Wye Mills, MD—Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) proudly collaborated with Chesapeake College to host its 1st Annual Senior Show at the 2nd Eastern Shore Arts Festival on April 13th, showcasing the remarkable talent of seniors from Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) and Kent Island High School (KIHS).
The event kicked off with free Contemporary Dance Classes at 9am, sponsored by The Carole Cascio Fund in collaboration with Executive Director Peter Pucci. The day featured captivating performances by CCBC and a local Dance Studio Showcase.
During the Senior Show student reception for visual artists at 4pm, Dr. Robert C. Thompson, Director of Arts at Chesapeake College, joined Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts for QACPS, to present seven students with ‘Chesapeake Choice Awards’, selected by Dr. Thompson’s team:
- Rain Diederichs, Helping Hands, KIHS
- Chelsea Beatty, Cosmetic Cruelty, KIHS
- Dayce Chambers, Alter for a Past Self, QACHS
- Cordelia Worth, BDay Dinn Dinn, QACHS
- Caden Crook, Scopophobia, KIHS
- Anne Marie Thomas, Unrecognizable, QACHS
- Anne Marie Thomas, Luminous Beings, QACHS
Additionally, three seniors received ‘Top 3’ awards from Chesapeake College:
- Dayce Chambers, Alter for a Past Self, QACHS
- Anne Marie Thomas, Luminous Beings, QACHS
- Rain Diederichs, Helping Hands, KIHS
The Carole Cascio Fund sponsored performances in collaboration with Chesapeake College and partners of the Eastern Shore Arts Festival. CCF teaching artist, Adrienne Klaus Latanishen, also conducted a workshop for dancers ages 12 and up.
View Highlights from the 2nd Annual Eastern Shore Arts Festival here.
Congratulations to all participants and special thanks to QACPS Art Department Chairs Stephanie Zeiler (QACHS) and Andrea Schulte (KIHS) for their outstanding leadership.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see their artwork and many others at ArtScene QACHS on April 23rd and ArtScene KIHS on April 25th, showcasing student artists K–12 from all QACPS schools. Both shows are FREE to the public from 5 – 8pm with awards given out to selected students, and National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremonies at both schools.