FAC Weekly Update
January 13, 2022
Good afternoon, Fine Arts Center Family
We hope you had a wonderful week! Here is the latest from the halls of the Fine Arts Center...
This Week's Student Leadership Lesson
Don't Overreact
"There are times when people will say and do things that make no sense. There are times when things will not go the way you want. When this happens, good leaders remain levelheaded. Don’t get agitated. Keep your emotions in check. Take measured account of the situation. Keep your opinions to yourself as you analyze, logically, what is actually happening. Remember that anything you might say at the moment is based on incomplete and likely inaccurate information. Allow for the situation to unfold and for a more solid picture to appear before you speak up.”
Jocko Willink - Leadership Strategy and Tactics, A Field Manual; page 114.
No School January 14 and 17
FAC Chamber Strings - Region and All-State Musicians
Region Orchestra:
9-10 Ensemble
- Jessica Amos
- Evelyn Barrett
- Emma Davis
- Lola Jantz
- William Railey
- Carter Saccocio
- Emma Wise
11-12 Ensemble
- Chloe Arnold
- Bailey Ceurvorst
- Sarah Dixon
- Ali Jennings (principal bass)
- Charlotte Moore
- Charlie Sanderson (principal viola)
- Michelle West (assistant principal cello)
All-State Orchestra:
9-10 Ensemble
- William Railey
- Carter Saccocio
11-12 Ensemble
- Ali Jennings (principal bass)
- Charlie Sanderson (principal viola)
- Michelle West
FAC Winds and Percussion - All-State Callbacks
Clinic Band – Grades 9-10
- Samuel Bursch, percussion
- Charlie Hinson, Clarinet
- Buddy Miller, trombone
- Evan Smith, Alto Saxophone
- Eli Wilson, percussion
- Jonathan Wilson, percussion
Senior Band – Grades 11-12
- Tyler Bush, Tuba
- Thomas Carter, Tenor Saxophone
- Elija Hicks, Trumpet
- Allwyn Edwards, percussion
- Caleb Jiva, Clarinet
- Zachary Sanderson, Baritone Saxophone
- Morgan Scott, percussion
- Jacob Shum, percussion
- Preston Spisak, timpani
- Leonie Stolberg, flute
- Landon Taylor, Alto Saxophone
- Aidan Wilson, percussion
Reminder to Re-Apply to the FAC
The application to attend the Fine Arts Center for the 2022-2023 School Year is now open via the GCS Student Backpack account. THE APPLICATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. No extensions will be granted.
- All current FAC students must re-apply for next year - please take care of this now so that it does not fall off your radar.
- FAC students do not need to re-audition for their current program - we assess their qualifications through their daily class performance, on-time submission of assignments, and demonstration of progress via grades.
- Should a current FAC student wish to apply for a different area of study, they will need to go through the audition process for that program. A student who is in good standing with their current program does not need to worry about "losing their spot" if they audition for (and accept an offer from) a new program, as long as they make certain to re-apply for their current program.
FAC Merch for Sale!
Ryan Roth's Artwork on Exhibit
Slippers and Wingtips includes two installations; Janet Orselli’s Treading Lightly and Ryan Roth’s Seasonal Business.
Considering Seasonal Business, Roth says “Looking to explain the paths we take, my work explores the journey and not the destination, the drive to succeed or the path to failure rather than success or failure themselves.” He continues, “Under the guise of humor, the work exposes a deeper world of greed, influence, conflicts, loneliness, choices, successes, and failures…Ostentatious, in-your-face promotion, often overcompensating for a less than ideal product, is increasingly successful in today’s business world.”
Slippers and Wingtips is on view in Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus Galleries. The Benson Campus Galleries are operated by and for the faculty and students of the Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Technical College. The galleries are located at 2522 Locust Hill Road, and are open to the public Monday - Thursday, 8:00am to 7:00pm and Fridays, 8:00am to 2:00pm. Face coverings are required on campus.
For more information, contact:
Fleming Markel
Gallery Director
or
Patrick Owens
Gallery Assistant
864-250-3051
COLLEGE CORNER
Scholarship Opportunities
James F. Brynes Foundation
$4500 each year for four years. One or both parents must be deceased, South Carolina resident, pursue a bachelor’s degree, satisfactory academic record, need for financial assistance. www.byrnesscholars.org. Deadline: February 1, 2022.
Watson-Brown Foundation
Provides need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarships are renewable in amounts of $3000 and $5000. Details at www.watson-brown.org. Deadline: February 8, 2022.
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is once again offering the Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program. This annual program offers twelfth-grade students in public schools the opportunity to compete for a scholarship valued at approximately $2,000. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and recognize academic and artistic excellence. Scholarships are awarded and applicants may participate in one of the following discipline areas: creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts. The deadline is Monday, February 21, 2022.
Silver Pen Writing Competition
Hosted through Cascades Verdae and is open to high school seniors that attend school within a 25-mile radius of the Cascades Verdae. To apply, you must write a 1000 word essay on the assigned topic. silverpen-slc.com. Deadline: February 21, 2022.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
College Board Opportunity Scholarships are micro-scholarships that high school students can earn by taking steps on their path to college. https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
FAC STUDENTS PERFORMING IN THE COMMUNITY
Top Soil Kitchen - January 20
Is Your Child Performing in the Community? The FAC is happy to publicize public performances and art exhibitions that feature our students. Please email Mr. Popat with any details of current or upcoming performances so that we can get the word out to our FAC Family!
Important Dates/Upcoming Events
- January 14 - Student Holiday; Teacher Professional Development
- January 17 - No School - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 18 - Beginning of Quarter 3
- January 19 - SEL Advisory Session, FAC AM Students
- January 20 - Deadline to apply to the Fine Arts Center for the 2022-2023 School Year
- January 20 - Tri-M Music Honor Society Recital, 7:00 p.m., Sutherlin Recital Hall*
*Please note that we will have limited seating at performances to ensure adherence to social distancing expectations. Your child's Instructor will provide all information about performances. We plan to Live Stream all events so that those who cannot attend may still enjoy the performance and support our students from home.
From the FAC Parent Guild
Want to get involved at the FAC? Reach out to our Parent Guild to learn how you can help!
The contact information for the Board members of the Parent Guild is as follows:
- Events: Kristin Bailey, kristinbailey24@gmail.com, 864-421-3258
- Membership & Merchandise - Michele Turner, micheleturner@me.com, 864-968-5090
- Treasurer - Kathy Hennessy, kathy.hennessy@att.net, 864-346-0911
- Volunteers - Niki Peters, nikidpeters3@gmail.com, 864-444-6511
- Lisa Lyvers, momlyvers@aol.com, 662-466-1333
Fine Arts Center - Greenville County Schools
Preparing dedicated students for 21st-century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative learning community.
Core Values
Creativity
Respect
Grit
Identity
Connection
Email: vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.fineartscenter.net
Location: 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 355-2550
Twitter: @FACGreenville