PERFORMING ARTS
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1. Jets: Haley Pigman ’13 as Velma and Cody Jenkins ’11 as Riff 2. Sharks: Lalitha Kasal ’11 as Anita and Jonathan Hardin ’10 as Bernardo 3. James Sanders ’11 as Tony and Caroline Rodriquez ’11 as Maria 4. The full cast performs “Somewhere.”
West Side Story
5. Cody Jenkins ’11 and the Jets 6. Shark girls Victoria Bliss ’11 and Tate Hanchin ’12 dance to “America.”
Photos by Glen E. Ellman And the Buckley Award goes to… Paige Friedman ’10 for Best Female Ensemble Member in her role as Anybodys in West Side Story. Paige’s honor is the first Buckley acting award ever won by FWCD. The recently graduated senior was stunned by the recognition but gave a gracious and articulate acceptance speech, displaying her years of improv experience, befitting the occasion. Congratulations, Paige!
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The Tenth Annual Betty Lynn Buckley Awards were held May 20 at Casa Mañana. The awards honor excellence in high school musical theatre. FWCD was nominated in these additional categories: Paige Friedman ’10 won the first FWCD acting award at the Buckley Awards. Senior cast and crew members: Front row: Gregory Lehrmann, Rachel Jackson, Rashaun Sibley, Marquel Norton, Caroline Reyes, Paige Friedman, Colin Ford, Parker Nelson, Emily Boyle, Jennifer Lindsey Back row: James Ekstrom, Jonathan Hardin, Clinton Elledge, Grant Johnston, Karl Velasco-Lehmann, Jacob Pope, Edward Monreal
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James Sanders ’11 for Best Male Actor Jonathan Hardin ’10 for Best Supporting Male Actor Cody Jenkins ’11 for Best Supporting Male Actor Marquel Norton ’10 for Best Male Ensemble Member Caroline Reyes ’10 for Best Female Ensemble Member West Side Story for Best Musical All schools that received a Best Musical nomination performed during the awards ceremony. FWCD performed “Tonight” from West Side Story. fwcd.org
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