Enchants with their production of "Aladdin, jr."

Carrollton, TX - April 30, 2008 --- High school students from The POPCS Performing Arts Department took audiences to a "whole new world" with their rendition of "Aladdin, Jr.," the stage adaptation of the Disney hit movie. Audiences enjoyed the many talents of the high school's drama and choir students in the roles of - Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and the Genie – with award-winning songs from the movie – "Arabian Nights", "A Whole New World" and "Prince Ali."

Direction for "Aladdin, Jr.," was provided by Lori Hill, Fine Arts chairman in collaboration with musical director and teacher, Jami Calatozzo, POPCS middle and high school choir. Performances by two alternating casts were held at the school's Fine Arts Studio - April 18 and 19. Parents, children and community members came for a night of enchantment, filled with mystery, music and magic carpet rides.

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Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, provides academic excellence from preschool through the twelfth grade in a caring, Christian environment.  Prince of Peace Christian School began as a pre-school in the fall of 1980 with an enrollment of 25 students.  Now 850 students strong, Prince of Peace Christian School celebrates its 27th year of providing the highest quality education within a 37.5 acre campus with over 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities.  Students are academically challenged in courses that include computer, music, foreign language and art, and they receive individual attention in a safe and nurturing environment where interactions with others are all Christian-based.  Each grade level’s average scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills are in the top 3 percent nationally. SAT and ACT scores exceed local, state and national averages. Prince of Peace is located at 4000 Midway Road, Carrollton, TX 75007. Call (972) 447-9887 or visit www.princeofpeace.org