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The following students won first place in their categories in Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) High School Music Competition.

Solo Piano
Helaine Zhao (IM, ‘24) - "Allegro de Concierto" by Enrique Granados

Performer Composer (Instrumental)
Diego Legras (PM, ‘23) - "Improvisation #1" by Diego Legras

Solo Voice
Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24) - "Fair Robin I Love" by Kirke Mechem

Chamber Music
Christopher Cung (IM, ‘22) - "Trio in B Minor for Piano, Oboe and Clarinet, Movement I" by Edouard Destenay

Los siguientes estudiantes obtuvieron la máxima puntuación de 5 en sus exámenes de Colocación Avanzada (AP). También forman parte de la élite mundial de estudiantes que han obtenido una puntuación perfecta en un examen AP.

Melanie Huq (CW, '21) - Literatura y Composición Inglesa, Gobierno y Política de los Estados Unidos
Hadley Miller (MT, '22) - Investigación
Yaira Spitzer-Tilchin (MT, '22) - Investigación
Helaine Zhao (IM, '24) - Lengua y Cultura Chinas

John Walcutt, Director del Conservatorio de Interpretación de la Familia El-Erian, representó recientemente su espectáculo unipersonal, "The Mythology of Me", en el Margaret A. Webb Theatre.

Reese Gonzales (ACT, '19) ha sido elegida para interpretar a Dante Quintana en la adaptación cinematográfica de "Aristóteles y Dante descubren los secretos del universo". Para más información sobre la película, visite: https://bit.ly/3mlcrYH.

Ava Kuntz (CV, '21) fue seleccionada para participar en el concierto Young STARS of the Future de la South Coast Symphony.

Ava Gwendolyn Richards (CW, '25) publicó un libro, titulado "Training Wheels" (Ruedas de entrenamiento), ya disponible en Amazon.

Chloe Ness (MT, '24) obtuvo el primer puesto en las categorías de Música Comercial Contemporánea y Clásica en el Concurso VO-Cal 2021.

Jessica Hong (CW, ‘24) received the Judge’s Distinction Award in Category III (ages 13-15) of the Satori Strings Grand Prize Contest.

Jennifer Vu (IM, '26) ganó el Premio de Oro y un premio de 300 $ en la División de Música de Cámara (Dúo de Piano Juvenil) en el Concurso Internacional de Piano Kansas City Conero 2021.

Hazel Vuu (MI, 23 años) y Rachael Vu (MI, 24 años) obtuvieron el primer puesto en el Concurso Internacional Golden Classical Music Awards 2021. Fueron invitadas a interpretar su obra ganadora, "Variaciones sobre un tema de Paganini" para dos pianos de Witold Lutoslawski, en el Weill Recital Hall del Carnegie Hall de Nueva York.

Ella Jerrier (FTV, '25), como presidenta de GirlBoss Films, escribió, produjo, dirigió y protagonizó recientemente su propia película, "The Waiting Room". Su película se proyectó en el TCL Chinese Theatre y en el NoHo Cinefest de Hollywood, y también ha sido seleccionada para el Festival de Cine de Newport Beach.

Zach Willis (MT, '25) formó parte del reparto de la película "Dear Evan Hansen" e interpretó la canción "You Will Be Found" como miembro del conjunto.

Dahlia Sarmiento (CW, ‘24) was unanimously appointed to the City of Santa Ana Youth Commission by the Santa Ana City Council.

Melody Chang (IM, ‘22) won the prestigious 2021 Dragon Challenge from the Dragon Kim Foundation for her project “Let’s Learn about Public Health!” Her project entailed writing a book for children in grades 3-6, in an effort to educate them about modern concepts of public health. She also ran a community summer camp to deliver her curriculum to 120 children. Through the Dragon Kim Foundation, she was awarded $5,000 to translate her book into other languages, develop a curriculum to teach her book in elementary schools, and advocate at the state level for her book and curriculum to be taught in more school districts. To read more about Melody’s project, please visit https://bit.ly/3uIEpQx

Andy Choi's (CW, ‘22) debut novel, "Slow Hot," has been published by Schism Press. Set in a near-distant, near-dystopian world where everyone has alphanumeric names and chip implants are commonplace, "Slow Hot" explores the main character’s journey through an over-commercialized world and their longing to connect with a Korea of the past.

Sophia Kang (PD, ‘24) performed in the Arts & Learning Conservatory’s production of "Once on This Island Jr." in the lead role of Asaka, Mother of Earth. She also won first place at the 2021 Musical Arts Competition of Orange County in the Musical Theater category.

The following students performed in a Braver Players Musical Theater Foundation production of "Spring Awakening."

Sadie Braverman (ACT, ‘23)
Mya Gonzales (ACT, ‘23)
Collin Heinrich (ACT, ‘23)
Zach Hoffman (ACT, ‘22)
Lauren Williams (ACT, ‘22)

Sarah Parigela (IM, ‘23) and Shayna Kaplan (IM, ‘23) started a nonprofit organization, called Strike a Chord, to teach music to underserved children in Orange County. The organization aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to flourish through the power of music with performances and instrument donations.

Josh Wood, Director of the Creative Writing Conservatory, had his flash science fiction story, "Space & Aces," published in the online magazine 365 Tomorrows.

Haven Aram Hanson (PD, ‘23) was cast in the lead role of Seymour in Yorba Linda Spotlight Theater's production of "Little Shop of Horrors." He also provided wig and makeup design, in addition to creating specialty props for the show.

Creative Writing Instructor Tira Palmquist's newest play, "King Margaret," had an online reading with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

The following students from OCSA’s Eye Matter club hosted a national online summer camp for visually impaired children, utilizing a $5,000 grant from the Anekant Community Foundation. Over the course of five weeks, they focused on creating a supportive community and fostering a sense of belonging, all while combating ableism within the arts. To view their program highlights video, please click here: https://bit.ly/3uGuevU

Ritika Asher (BCD, ‘23)
Alex Breschini (CV, ‘22)
Cece Fanelli (PD, ‘22) - Vice President
Stella Goodman (CV, ‘23)
Anjal Jain (CV, ‘22) - President
Delaney Manna (PD, ‘23)
Finley Sasena (BCD, ‘23)
Hailey Somphone (CV, ‘22)

Wyatt Beckley (PM, ‘22) attended the Berklee College of Music’s Summer Aspire program and was selected as a guitarist in the All-Star Funk-Fusion Band.

Soren Almeida (FTV, '22) expuso y vendió su fotografía como estudiante artista en Art-A-Fair en Laguna Beach. Para obtener más información sobre el programa de estudiantes artistas, haga clic aquí: https://bit.ly/3a6Jhpe

Sonali Dhanidina (IA, ‘25) was chosen to perform her spoken word piece “Silent Colors” at Breaking Bias, the annual spotlight event for NewGround, which empowers Jewish and Muslim change-makers with the skills, resources, and relationships needed to improve Muslim-Jewish relations and strengthen cooperation on issues of shared concern.

Paige Oden, Directora del Conservatorio de Artes Visuales, ha sido nombrada Mujer del Año 2021 por el Congresista Lou Correa y el 46º Distrito Congresual de California. Este premio honra a mujeres destacadas que ejemplifican el liderazgo ético y el compromiso de tener un impacto positivo en la comunidad.

Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) ha sido clasificada por Niche como la #1 Mejor Escuela Secundaria Charter en California por tercer año consecutivo, ¡así como la #6 Mejor Escuela Secundaria Charter en América para 2022! Nos gustaría expresar nuestra gratitud a todos los estudiantes, profesores y personal que siguen haciendo OCSA una institución excepcional. Para ver todas las clasificaciones de OCSA, por favor visite: https://bit.ly/3D8R02u

The following students participated in the short film “Musical Theater Camp 3” produced by Braver Players Musical Theater Foundation.


Sadie Braverman (ACT, ‘23)
Colin Daniels (ACT, ‘22)
Mya Gonzales (ACT, ‘23)
Zach Hoffman (ACT, ‘22)
Jack Ireland (ACT, ‘25)
Chase Johnson (ACT, ‘26)
Caleb Malis (IA, ‘23)
Madeline Rosenberg (ACT, ‘26)
Leilani Steiner (ACT, ‘25)

Los siguientes estudiantes y ex alumnos, junto con los miembros de la facultad Briana y Kris Suakjian, fueron reconocidos por sus logros en los 2021 Embassy Ballroom Championships.

Jacqueline Artinian (BR, '22)
Gabriel Cho (BR, '24)
Presley Herthel (BR, '26)
Jack Hillebrecht (BR, '26)
Lucas McCollum-VanHoosear (BR, 22 años)
Aurelia Philmore (BR, 24 años)
Marina Pitt (BR, 26 años)
Isaac Reynoso (BR, 20 años)
Kaylee Tran (BR, 27 años)
Cynthia Zhang (BR, 27 años)

Emilia Djordjevic (IM, ‘23) won first place in the Piano Open Category in the Satori Summer Music Festival.

Ava Kuntz (CV, '21) obtuvo el primer puesto en el Concurso Nacional de Teatro Musical de la Asociación Nacional de Profesores de Canto (NATS). Su interpretación premiada fue "Me and the Sky" de Come From Away de Sankoff & Hein.

El trabajo de ilustración de Joy Baik (VA, 19) se publicó en el libro "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?", de Lisa Baker.

Keira Base (CV, '22) ha sido nombrada Joven Infante de Marina del Año de la 6ª División. En representación de ocho estados de la costa oeste, fue seleccionada para viajar a otras unidades de la división para liderar, motivar y servir de modelo a otros jóvenes marines.

Anirudh Kota (FTV, '22) fue uno de los tres ganadores del concurso de guiones Lockdown, patrocinado por Notre Dame High School y la Dr. Barbara Seniors Harkins Foundation.

Estella Sky Keyoung (CV, ‘25) was accepted into the Study of Exceptional Talent (SET) program at Johns Hopkins University. This selective program identifies and provides special services to gifted youth.

Aryan Simhadri (ACT, ‘24) booked the role of Walter in the new Broadway musical Trevor, scheduled to premiere on Stage 42 this fall.

Bianca Lozano (BF, '21), Fátima Oregón (BF), y Sammy Pérez (BF, '21) fueron parte de un equipo que ayudó a inspirar a los niños a través de la danza folclórica mexicana en Garden Grove Methodist Church. Enseñaron folklórico a más de 50 niños a través de su programa, titulado Sembrando Dalias, que fue posible gracias a la financiación de la Fundación Dragon Kim. Para leer más sobre su historia, visite: https://bit.ly/3uPS8Fl

Anjal Jain (CV, ‘22) won the National Talk and Mend Asian American Storytelling Competition. Anjal filmed, directed, and edited a short film depicting the struggles of the South Asian community in the United States. This film offered potential solutions to combating racial prejudice and bridged the gap between racial communities. Anjal also won the $2,000 Outstanding High School Project award in the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes’ Discovery Award competition for her project “From Asylums to Institutions: Samuel Gridley Howe's Unsung Perpetuation of Anti-Ableism.”

Ariyah Brown (ACT, ‘21) received second place in the inaugural OC Youth Poet Laureate competition. The OC Poet Laureate program celebrates and honors local poets who exhibit a commitment to not just artistic excellence, but also to civic engagement, youth leadership, and social justice.

Clara Choi (CMD, ‘25) was recognized as one of the top 30 finalists selected to compete in the Broadcom MASTERS competition. Broadcom MASTERS, the nation's premier STEM competition, seeks to inspire the young scientists, engineers, and innovators who will solve the complex challenges of the future. Clara will compete for over $100,000 in experiential awards and prizes.

Caitlyn Mason's (CW, ‘23) original play, Fluent Love, placed in the top eight entries in the Kennedy Center's Annual VSA Playwright Discovery Award Competition. The awards highlight the experiences of students with disabilities.

Sammie Gee (CAH, 24 años) recibió el reconocimiento a la excelencia culinaria, el arte, la presentación y el servicio por sus originales aperitivos artesanales en OC Wonderland.

Los siguientes estudiantes recibieron un total acumulado de 113 medallas de oro, plata y bronce en la categoría Dancesport en los Juegos Olímpicos Junior de la West Coast Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Algunos bailarines también representaron a la OCSA como Embajadores Olímpicos Junior.

Hannah Ayala (BR, '23)
Jude Camaya (BR, '23) - Embajador Olímpico Junior
Gabriel Cho (BR, '24) - Embajador Olímpico Junior
Presley Herthel (BR, '27)
Jack Hillebrecht (BR, '27)
Grace Kim (BR, '22) - Embajadora Olímpica Junior
Jared Lee (BR, '23) - Embajador Olímpico Junior
Natalia Lin (BR, '22) - Embajadora Olímpica Junior y Vocalista del Himno Nacional
Sophie Ma (BR, '23) - Embajadora Olímpica Junior
Colton McCann (BR, '22) - Embajador Olímpico Junior
Isabelle Miranda (BR, '21)
Samantha Okada-Lam (BR, '26)
Aurelia Philmore (BR, '24)
Marina Pitt (BR, '27)
Joshua Qin (BR, '23) - Embajador Olímpico Junior
Meghan Reardon (BR, '24)
Ambria Shields (BR, '27)
Brody Silva (BR, '25)
Sean Sulit (BR, 24)
Jeffrey Tadeo (BR, 22)
Jericho Tran-Faypon (BR, 22) - Embajador Olímpico Junior
Hana Uehara (BR, 23) - Embajadora Olímpica Junior
Celeste Valadez (BR, 24)
Alexander Vargas (BR, 24)
Melissa Yan (BR, 23)

Jacki Vellandi (ACT, '22) obtuvo el primer puesto en la categoría de dramaturgia en los International Thespian Excellence Awards por su obra "Reverie" y recibió la beca Grace Kelly.

Maya Alvarez-Coyne (CMD, ‘21) was crowned Miss California’s Outstanding Teen and received first place in both talent and interview categories.

Luna Zamora (CV, ‘24) was cast in the guest starring role of Gabby on the Nickelodeon show Blaze and the Monster Machines.

Former Director of the Popular Music Conservatory Rachel Kramer received the 2021 Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton Emerging Leader Award from Arts School Network (ASN) for elevating the conservatory to a new level of excellence and providing an exceptional learning environment for OCSA students. The Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton Emerging Leader Award is designed to recognize excellence and achievement among rising arts schools administrators and to highlight the innovative educational practices or programs of those leaders.

Zoe Hebbard (IA, ‘21) performed the lead role of Eva in South Coast Repertory's production of the play "Snow Angel."

West Mulholland (ACT, '23) fue elegido para el papel de Axel en la quinta temporada de "Animal Kingdom" en TNT.

Adrienne Amanda Morrow (MT, ‘25) was cast in the role of Freddy and as the understudy for the role of Katie in "School of Rock: The Musical" at Tuacahn Center for the Arts in St. George, Utah. The show features the first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on-stage.

Los siguientes estudiantes participaron en los Campeonatos Mundiales Fred Astaire y recibieron los siguientes premios.

Campeonato Amateur Juvenil Smooth
1er Puesto: Jacqueline Artinian (BR, '22) y Lucas McCollum Van Hoosear (BR, '22)
2º Puesto: Jude Camaya (BR, '23) y Meghan Reardon (BR, '24)

Beca Pro-Am Open Smooth
1er Puesto: Jacqueline Artinian (BR, 22 años)
2º puesto: Lucas McCollum Van Hoosear (BR, 22 años)

Youth Amateur Jr. Open Smooth Scholarship
1er puesto: Jude Camaya (BR, '23) y Meghan Reardon (BR, '24)

Zoe McCuen (DM, ‘19) illustrated the book Kid and the Magic Orb, which is now available on Amazon. Zoe was also featured in an article on the CalArts blog. To read the article, visit: https://bit.ly/3jfnYag

Elsa Chang (VA, 2006) participó en un panel de Comic-Con@Home por su trabajo en "The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse" y las atracciones Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway en Disneyland y Walt Disney World. Para ver el panel completo, visite: https://bit.ly/3gwDwVB

Matthew Garbacz (MT, ‘23) plays the role of John Deacon, bassist and backup singer, in The Kings of Queen, a professional Queen tribute band.

Syona McEligot (MT, ‘25) performed in an Arts and Learning Conservatory production of Once on This Island, Jr. She played the role of the narrator and danced in a majority of the numbers.

Garrett Wirth (CV, ‘26) received an honorable mention in Classical Voice and Theater from the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) San Diego Branch VOCE Competition.

Zabby Bagnol (PD, ‘24) was recognized by the Orange County Human Relations Commission’s To Know Better Contest for outstanding community arts efforts related to the rise in hate against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zabby was awarded $500 for her submission. Zabby also designed the costumes, makeup, and set at OC Steampunk Wonderland.

Los siguientes estudiantes obtuvieron un lugar en la Competencia de la Copa Prostart de la Fundación de Restaurantes de California y compitieron contra otras 27 escuelas secundarias y 194 estudiantes.

Culinaria:
Competencia Viste a tu Perro de Wienerschnitzel
1er lugar: Madison "Star" Lu (CAH, '22)
2º puesto: Naya Garg (CAH, '24)

Taco Throwdown
2º puesto: Naya Garg (CAH, 24 años)

Cupcake Bake-Off
2º puesto: Natalie Dixon (CAH, 22 años)

Gestión:
Create + Curate: Original Menu
1er puesto: Isabella Vegh (CAH, '21)

Branding Challenge: Logo + Marketing
1er puesto: Isabella Vegh (CAH, '21)
3er puesto: Madison "Star" Lu (CAH, 22 años)

Desafío de diseño: Plano + Decoración
1er puesto: Isabella Vegh (CAH, '21)
2º puesto: Madison "Star" Lu (CAH, 22 años)

The following students were awarded overall superior ratings in the 2021 State and International Thespian Festivals.

International Competition:
Acting Monologue
Jacki Vellandi (ACT, ‘22)

Playwriting
Bridget Phillips (MT, ‘22)

Solo Musical
Mia Geise (MT, ‘24)

State Competition:
Acting Duet
Hope Lee (ACT, ‘26) and Alexandra Sprague (ACT, ‘26)

Group Musical
Ana Sofia Gomez Garza (MT, ‘25)
Shayla Knihtila (ACT, ‘26)
Lana Lee (IA, ‘26)
Hope Lee (ACT, ‘26)
Hailey Perng (ACT, ‘26)
Alexandra Sprague (ACT, ‘26)
Erin Tardibuono (MT, ‘25)

Monologue
Bridget Phillips (MT, ‘22)
Erin Tardibuono (MT, ‘25)
Jacki Vellandi (ACT, ‘22)

Musical Solo
Meghan Barton (MT, ‘23)
Mia Geise (MT, ‘24)
Shayla Knihtila (ACT, ‘26)
Jacki Vellandi (ACT, ‘22)

James Yi (CW, ‘24) was offered a Scholastic Awards Summer (SAS) Scholarship to attend Writopia Lab’s Full-Day Camp.