Despite the restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, our students continue to find outlets for singing and other creative activities. We wanted to take a moment to recognize some of those people for their brilliant work these past six months. There’s more going on this Summer, so look for another Shout Out post in a couple of months that includes all the Summer activities!
If we’ve missed anything from the Fall, Winter, or Spring, please let us know so we can update the post. You’re all so active in so many ways (debate and speech teams, plays, variety shows, etc.) that it can be difficult to keep track.
(Listed alphabetically by first name)
Claire G.
Performed as Schroeder in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
John Hersey High School; Arlington Heights, IL
Cleo F.
Supervised the filming and editing of her high school production of Freaky Friday. The production was recorded on-location at the school and then edited into a film for online performance.
James B. Conant High School; Hoffmann Estates, IL
Effie R.
Performed as Lavatch in All’s Well That Ends Well
Loyola University; Chicago, IL
Faith O.
Performed as a featured soloist in a singing competition with her high school A Cappella Choir.
Prospect High School; Mount Prospect, IL
Faith R.
Performed as Alice in Addam’s Family.
Warren Township High School; Gurnee, IL
Gwyneth P.
Featured Soloist in her church Nativity Play: “Noel” by Chris Tomlin (Sung by Lauren Daigle)
Also participated in the Hyde Park Middle School Virtual Talent Show
Also performed as the Chef and Ensemble in Hyde Park School’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Austin, TX
Jamie B.
Performed as LaFou in Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
UPS for DownS; Schaumburg, IL
Julie B.
Soloist: “Virgin Slumber Song” by Max Reger (English translation by Edward Teschemacher)
First United Methodist Church; Arlington Heights, IL
Katie K.
Performed as Katherine Blake in Freaky Friday
Elk Grove High School; Elk Grove, IL
Ken K.
Performed with the Allegro Community Chorus in their “Songs of Hope and Healing” concert and was a featured soloist on “Make Them Hear You” from Ragtime.
Allegro Community Chorus; Palatine, IL
Lia F.
Performed in the ensemble for her high school production of Freaky Friday.
James B. Conant High School; Hoffmann Estates, IL
Lily M.
Assistant Stage Manager for Among the Dead
Davidson College Theater; Davidson, NC
Maggie A.
Participated in a singing competition as part of her A Cappella Choir
Buffalo Grove, IL
Mayu T.
Second Place – Advanced Voice/Classical Category – San Francisco International Innovative Music Competition
Bay Area Music Association; Daly City, CA
Nick P.
Performed as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
UPS for DownS; Schaumburg, IL
Noelle J.
Performed as the Fairy Godmother in Disney’s Cinderella.
Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights, IL
Olivia K.
Performed as Violet and Ensemble in her high school production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
Competed in Florida Music Education Association Solo and Ensemble singing “Se tu m’ami.”
Jacksonville, FL
Tyler S.
Performed as Featured Soloist and Ensemble in his high school Variety Show.
Palatine High School; Palatine, IL
Valerie P.
Performed as the Witch, a Silly Girl and Ensemble in Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
Also performed as the Foreman and Ensemble in Les Miserables.
UPS for DownS; Schaumburg, IL
Vivi M.
Took advantage of the extra free time provided by the pandemic to boldly send hand-written letters to several artists who have inspired her and received a personal reply (including a photo) from Lin Manuel Miranda!
Palatine, IL
Zoe T.
Performed as Featured Soloist and Ensemble in her high school production of Working.
Performed “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera in her high school talent show.
Performed as a featured soloist in her high school choral concert.
Mundelein High School; Mundelein, IL
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