Happy Monday, NESA Family!
We have made it to our last full week of the school year. We are in full swing for semester exams and excited to celebrate banquet and graduation. It has truly been a fabulous year of performances, projects, and successes. We are so proud of all of our students and ready to launch the Class of 2023 with confidence. We know you are all destined for a bright future!
We are also celebrating two amazing members of our NESA Faculty. Dena Mabry, Director of Dance and Heidi Whitus, Director of Cinema will be retiring at the close of this school year. They have been extraordinary teachers and directors. We cannot say enough wonderful things about them both. Ms. Mabry and Mrs. Whitus, you are leaving a legacy of passion, excellence, and heart with NESA. Your impact and contribution know no limits. Thank you for your incredible service and dedication to the NESA Family and Arts Education. We love you and will miss you greatly!
NESA Summer School registration link is posted below. We will only be offering PE this summer due to staffing shortages. If your child is still in need of a Health credit, please consider registering for NEISD's summer school hosted by MacArthur HS. Your child must visit with their counselor for summer school approval.
Every year high schoolers involved in the performing arts from all over south Texas compete for a place as a finalist in the Las Casas Foundation’s 15th Annual Joci Awards at the Empire Theater. This year 17 of the 28 finalists selected were NESA students. Isabella Deleon was chosen as the overall winner of the entire contest and received an additional $10,000. Hannah Jenkins was chosen as best lead actress in a musical and will be competing in New York this summer at the National High School Musical Theater Awards also known as the Jimmys! Please join me in congratulating the following students!
Vocalist Category:
1st place- Sophia Luz Tellus, $6000
2nd place- Michelle Ko, $4000
4th place-Elliott Kehoe, $3000
Dance Category:
1st place-Isabella Deleon, $6000
2nd place-Abigail Wessa, $4000
3rd place-Megan Gault, $3000
4th place-Noelani De La Garza, $3000
Acting Category:
1st place-Ollie McCrary, $6000
4th place- Andres-Roman Wood, $3000
7th place-Jonathan Dullnig, $3000
Best Lead Actor in a Musical:
2nd place- Briggs Blume for Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, $4000
4th place- Christian Wood for Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, $3000
Best Lead Actress in a Musical:
1st place-Hannah Jenkins for Fanny in Funny Girl, $6000
2nd place-Arden Allmon for Ariel in The Little Mermaid, $4000
5th place- Laurel Seller for Ursula in The Little Mermaid, $3000
6th place- Azaria McCants for Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, $3000
7th place- Sophia Leune for Ariel in The Little Mermaid, $3000
The updated semester exam schedule can be found below.
Thank you for your constant support. Our future is bright!
Respectfully,
Lenida A. Evans
NESA Director
