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Students honored for creativity in the arts
Students who far exceeded expectations in arts were honored at the 3rd Annual Creative Art Awards that were held Wednesday. April 18 at 7p.m. at Mountain Home High School.
Master of Ceremonies, Vice Principal James Gilbert, recognized the hard work and accomplishments of the creative art students. He spoke of the importance of art, and bragged about the five choirs all earning superior standings, and about bringing live theater to elementary students.
"The awards are given to those students outstanding in their area of art," Gilbert said as he introduced the first presenter for the evening.
Christy Morgan presented the fashion design awards to Mikaela Sedillo and Megan Rock, and the culinary arts awards went to Josh Payton and Anthony Mazel.
Jim Clark then presented the Glorious Goblet Award to Francis Raddatz, whose pottery artwork was displayed as center pieces on the guests tables. Clark said, "She has proven to be a master at the art of pottery and lending a hand to others to help them develop."
Then the Creative writing award was presented. Mr. Monnier said, "Creative writing is a really fun class to teach, and the recipient is rare in her ability. Her piece, 'I Ate the Moon' was written as a 15 minute warm-up exercise at the beginning of class." He then presented the creative writing award to Michelle Estrada, and she read "I Ate the Moon" to the guests.
When presenting the award for welding Larry Mullaley opened with his favorite joke, "I feel like a mosquito at a nudist colony. Meaning I don't know where to begin."
"The recipient has artistic flare and has the ability to do things, not without saying, but she just does it. She went to a skills competition against young men and what she did was phenomenal," he said.
The Rose Striker Award went to Brittany Mosley for her unique welding.
The Mountain Home Arts Council and Beta Zeta Civic Scholarships were then presented to Princess Young and Kylie Bermensolo by Bob Roberts and Laurice Bentz who said, "proceeds from the 11th Garden Tour allow us to present these scholarships."
The choir then entertained the guests with a wonderful performance. After the choir sang, Blake Olmstead presented the choir award to Nick Schilz. Schilz auditioned for the All Northwest Choir Program in the state of Oregon with over 3,500 others, and out of those who auditioned only 15 were chosen. And Nick was one of those chosen.
A brief intermission followed the choir award. There were many creative displays by faculty and students set up in the foyer. The displays ranged from culinary masterpieces of finger foods that were offered by Morgan's foods class to photography and fashion displays.
After the intermission the guests were welcomed back into the gymnasium with music from the Mountain Home High School Jazz Band. At this time the entertainment really kicked in with live performances. Spencer Smith sang and danced to Minnie the Moocher as the Jazz Band played it.
After Spencer's outstanding performance the second half of the award presentations began.
The Band Director, Jerry Tippets, presented Carlotta Vaughn with the John Phillip Sousa Award, and Michelle Wallior with the Woody Herman Award.
The photography and journalism awards were then presented. Sue Martin, journalism advisor, noted that "It's not very often that a student comes along with raw talent that puts me in awe. Talent, education and desire to learn far exceeds anyone at the high school level." Brian Cobos was then presented with the photography award for his outstanding photographs.
The journalism award went to Amber Wright for yearbook design. Martin added, "Her (Amber) goal is to be better than last year's book which took first in state."
Taunya Page presented multiple awards for drama. Lindsey Kellerman was presented with the first year drama student award. "She is just so focused," said Page. The best new artist of year award went to Spencer Smith. Page said, "He is very animated."
From the advance drama class, Karly Jenkins was presented with the Miss Congeniality award, and the sound design of the year award went to Eric Adamson. "He is driven, he is just amazing, sort of my right hand man," said Page. Eric was also presented with the theater student of the year award.
Samantha Goelze was also presented with a drama award. "She has given her all these last three years," said Page.
After the drama awards were presented, the drama class performed Act III from the Crucible. It is in this scene that the accusations erupt and John Proctor defends wife.
The Mountain Home High School Dance team then performed a dance to "Small" by Lamb that was choreographed by Katie Crawford.
After the dance performance, Kelsey Sands was presented with the dance award by Susan English.
English said, "She (Kelsey) came in without experience, but through hard work and determination she has become one of the best performers."
Doug Root then made his introduction by saying, "the group of seniors I've had this year have been amazing. They have done a great job."
He then presented the drafting technology award to Alyssa Saltzgaber who will be attending Rhode Island Institute of Art and Design. "I knew within about three weeks of the quarter she would far surpass my expectations," said Root.
Cary Haws was presented with the award for carpentry. He will be attending BSU and majoring in engineering.
The final award presentation was for art presented by Brenda Raub.
She presented Kylie Bermensolo with the Artopian of the year award. "The Artopian club reaches out to community to spread art and make everyone see how important it is in the world," said Raub.
Kyle Hall was presented with the Artist of the year award. "He (Kyle) really dives into everything he does. It takes him a bit to get motivated, but once he does it's 'BAM' and there it is," said Mrs. Raub.
"Putting on a show like this is a huge huge thing. I'm hoping that kids who got awards tonight see that they can make good things happen- teachers were once good students," added Raub.
Then Gilbert offered his closing remarks, "I'm very happy to see that the kids take this so seriously. I would like to congratulate all the students one more time. They are not only enriching our lives here, but making the world a beautiful place."