At Trinity High School, brotherhood is very important and a key focus of students’ four years here. But for Nolan, Benjamin, and Graham Williams, that word is more literal than symbolic. All three siblings are currently walking the halls together as well as stepping onto the same stage in Trinity’s Department of Theatre Arts (DOTA). Graham is a freshman, Benjamin a junior, and Nolan a soon-to-be-graduating senior. Their shared journey has created a strong and visible bond within the Trinity community.

All three brothers have one thing in common: their passion for theatre. Nolan and Ben Williams have been in multiple plays through Trinity’s Department of Theatre Arts such as Murder on the Nile, Music Man, Dracula, and Newsies. While Graham has only just started his Trinity journey, he has already established himself within the Department of Theatre Arts through his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This show did not just host the three brothers as their youngest sister Genevieve also landed herself a role as Lily Potter Jr. while only a 3rd grader. The Williams brothers each play a large role in Trinity’s theatre department with Nolan as the Director of Recruitment and Ben Williams the current Vice President (who will become President his senior year).

Graham, the newest Shamrock, is still settling in as a freshman just beginning to explore extracurriculars. In addition to being a part of the Department of Theatre Arts, Graham is also a part of Trinity’s book club. For him, Trinity’s size is a welcome change. “There are a lot more kids and adults than at my previous school,” he said. “It gives me a chance to really extend myself into this community.” Theatre Producer and Director Ms. Reedy has known the Williams family for years and calls them “the Three Musketeers,” even if they don’t like it much. She says each brother is different and strong in his own way. Nolan is “very studious” and always makes sure things are solid and everyone is okay. Ben is “a little more laid back” and likes to “egg some people on,” bringing humor and calm to the room. Graham, the newest to Trinity, is “very assured of himself” and working to find his own place in the program. “They are all their own person, which I love,” Reedy said. “And it’s very clear that they would do anything for each other.”

For Trinity, a school founded on the idea of brotherhood, the Williams brothers show what that value looks like every day. They are building their futures side by side and supporting each other while leaving their mark on the school and the stage.