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Student of the Month

This SHO sponsored program recognizes outstanding high school performing arts students. SHO volunteers work with teachers and instructors to find deserving local students to receive this honored award. Students selected receive a small stipend to assist them in furthering their studies. They are are recognized in a SHOcase event. Award letters are sent to media outlets and school principals, and students receive $100 cash, two tickets to a performance at the Hult Center and their photo and biography featured in the SHO display case in the Hult Center lobby and the SHO website. Read more

 

Student of the Month Application. Please download, fill out, and return the nomination form no later than the 1st of the month preceding the month for which the student is to be considered.

 

April 2013

Rachel Zmolek
Rachel Zmolek
Springfield High School
Writer, Producer, Actress

Rachel Zmolek

The members of SHO are pleased to announce Rachel Zmolek as the recipient of the April 2013 Perfoming Arts Student of the Month award. Rachel will be honored at the SHOcase performance on Thursday, April 18th, at 11:15 a.m. in the Hult Center Lobby.

 

Rachel is talented in all genres of comedy, tragedy, and musical theater. Her versatility is astounding. She is a skilled writer and producer, and excels in motivating those around her. She has been on the Honor Roll at Springfield High School each year she has attended. She is taking Advanced Placement classes and carries a 4.0 g.p.a. Rachel plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis, MO to attain a Medical Degree with Performing Arts as her minor.


 


 

 

March 2013

Camille Morgenstern
Camille Morgenstern
Ballet Fantastique Academy
Dancer

Camille Morgenstern
The SHO volunteers are proud to announce Camille Morgenstern as the March Performing Arts Student of the Month. Camille will be a featured performer at the SHOcase concert sponsored by SHO in the Hult Center Lobby on Thursday, March 21st at 11:15 a.m.

Camille has been a dancer at the Academy of Ballet Fantastique since she was 4 years old. She has performed in dozens of productions with the professional Ballet Fantastique contemporary chamber company, including tours to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and throughout the Northwest. Camille is know for her skill and perseverance in her ballet career. She is studying at level V of the Kirov/Vaganova Syllabus, passing all the examinations with honors. She dances several hours a day, 6 days a week and maintains a 4.0 GPA as an honor student.

Cammille will attend the prestigious Kirov Academy Summer Intensive in Washington this summer.

 


February 2013

Dashaun Vegas
Dashaun Vegas
North Eugene High School
Vocalist, actor

Dashaun Vegas
The volunteers of SHO are proud to announce the selection of Dashaun Vegas as our February Performing Arts Student of the Month. He will be a featured performer at our SHOcase in the Hult Center’s Lobby on Thursday, February 21st, 2013.

 

He is currently a senior at North Eugene High School and has appeared in many productions, most notably, “Romeo and Juliet” and “Harvey.” He is a singer and actor. He will be attending a Fine Arts program, pursuing a degree in musical theater upon graduation. He has been honing his skills since middle school, and plans on becoming a professional actor. He is indeed a Renaissance man and enjoys reading, writing and cooking.

 


January 2013

Jennifer Fincher-Beard
Natalie Krosner
Thurston High School
Vocalist, Pianist

Natalie Krosner is a senior attending Thurston High School. She is a talented vocalist and is beginning piano studies as well. Natalie is planning to major in Music Education when she attends college next year. She is currently auditioning at several colleges including the University of Oregon.

 

Natalie is described by her music teacher as an industrious and energetic student. She has won many awards and has been selected for premier choirs throughout the Northwest and has toured many US cities as well as several countries in Europe.

 

SHO is proud to recognize Natalie Kronser for her dedication to the performing arts and her outstanding vocal abilities.

 



 

December 2012

Mikaela Jaquette
Mikaela Jacquette
Willamette High School
Musician

Mikaela Jaquette is home schooled and attends Willamette High School part time. She has had piano lessons since she was 8 years old with Melissa Thieme. She is also a singer and composer. Mikaela appeared in the Eugene Opera's production of Nixon in China and is an alternate for Dead Man Walking. After graduation Mikaela will be attending the University of Oregon to study piano and vocal performance.

 


2012-13 School Year

 

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Mikaela Jacquette
Willamette High School
Musician
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Jennifer Fincher-Beard
Jennifer Fincher-Beard
Creswell High School
Musician
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2010-11 School Year

 

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April Dimmick
April Dimmick
Oregon Connections Academy
Mezzo-soprano and pianist
India Lind
India Lind
Churchill High School
Actor, director, musician, dancer
Zoe Cina Sklar
Zoe Cina Sklar
South Eugene High School
Pianist, Clarinet
Taylor Boxburger
Taylor Boxberger
Cottage Grove High School
Pianist, vocalist

February

March

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May

Gavin P. Cunningham
Gavin P. Cunningham
Springfield High School
Filmmaking, actor, musician
Daniel Ayers
Daniel Ayers
Lane Community College
Pianist
Kelsay Gardiepy
Kelsay Gardiepy
Springfield High School
Actor, singer, director
Dylan Stasack
Dylan Stasack
South Eugene High School
Actor, singer, musical theater

 

 

2009-10 School Year

 

October

November

December

January

Hanna Shumate and Meghan Jordan
Hanna Shumate & Meghan Jordan
Creswell High School
Piano duo team
Alex Graham
Alex Graham
Springfield High School
Actor, singer, dancer, director
Lizzy Moore
Lizzy Monroe
South Eugene High School
Harpist, pianist
Lisa Ferschweiler
Lisa Ferschweiler
Academy of Arts and Academics
Actress, photographer, pianist, composer

February

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Andrya Spiry
Andrya Spiry
Springfield High School
Actress, musician, singer, dancer, director.
Ian Boyd
Ian Boyd
Springfield High School
Actor, performer, vocalist
Corbin Sessner
Corbin Sessner
Willamette High School
Jazz musician
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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