Musicians and Artists!
Well, not JUST to musicians and artists… The overwhelming majority of responses to our question, “What award are you most proud of in your life,” included achievements in music, arts or humanities.
Below are some musical/artistic highlights from the class of 2013:
Playing music for orphanages in Cusco, Peru
Playing at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Winning first place at state in Duet Acting
Singing at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C.
Many, many state, all state, and honor ensembles
Attending Interlochen Arts Camp
Winning the John Philip Sousa Band Award (at least 3 people listed this award)
Receiving the National Committee of Teachers of English Award
Completing a novel
Being a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Winning the Schubert Jazz Piano Competition
Appointed the senior teacher assistant in a freshman honors English class
Winning fourth prize in a county-wide poetry contest
Playing the part of Richard in Shakespeare’s King Richard II
Stay tuned for athletic and geographic achievements. In the meantime feel free to check out our departmental websites in music, theater, and English to discover ways that you can put your achievements and experiences to good use.