In The Studio | 2024-2025

IN THE STUDIO

2024 — 2025

THE DAVID R. HAYWORTH

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

Welcome Message From The Dean

2024-2025 was a banner year for the David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design in so many ways thanks to the support of the administration and friends like you. I am going to focus primarily on additions to the faculty. The Dance program, under the leadership of Lindsey Howie, has grown significantly in number of majors, minors, and students participating in our dance performances. After shouldering the responsibility as the only full-time faculty member, Howie will be joined by Christine Stevens, our new Instructor of Dance. Ms. Stevens has been an ardent adjunct for quite some time, and we are delighted to have her as a permanent member of our team. Oh, and did I mention the new dance studio at College Village?! This satellite studio will provide much needed space for our students to rehearse their routines for concerts and capstones.

Another faculty addition that is long overdue comes in the interior design program. Current faculty have worked tirelessly to cover the necessary courses in the major. This past spring we were able to hire Ms. Pamela Lindeback (MFA, Florida State University). She brings years of professional experience and a particular interest in design that helps those in crisis. She will join our other most recent new faculty member, Ms. Kathy Hedrich, whose career in kitchen and bath design and expertise in sustainability will be a welcome addition.

The third new faculty member is for the Department of Music. A structural reorganization at HPU shifted the Pep Band from Athletics to the School of Arts and Design. Under the leadership of Drs. Foster and Meixner, HPU launched a national search for a new Assistant Professor of Music / Director of Athletic Bands. Dr. Mark Whitfield (DMA, University of Southern Mississippi), a trombonist, was selected amongst an impressive pool of candidates from across the United States. We look forward to the energy and excitement he will bring to the music program.

There is much more to celebrate, but I will let you discover those in the pages of this, our fifth annual In the Studio magazine. I want to thank Alishah Aamir—one of our 2025 Studio: Graphic Design BFAs—for her exquisite design talents in laying out the entire issue as well as Hays T. and Neil W. Howard for their sponsorship.

Ph.D., FIDEC

John Turpin,

Dean John C. Turpin

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Fashion Merchandising Students Mentored by Alexander Julian

INTO the spotlight

High Point University expanded its all-star lineup of global leaders in the Access to Innovators Program by adding award-winning American design guru Alexander Julian. In March, Mr. Julian mentored fashion merchandising students in the Visual Merchandising Studio and Introduction to Fashion Merchandising class. After his presentation, “Personal Branding Through Adaptability”, a small group of students were treated to a lunch with Julian where they gained valuable insight into the fashion industries.

Julian, a distinguished member of The Fashion Hall of Fame, was its youngest inductee at the age of 33. He currently holds the title of emeritus director of both the Council of Fashion Designers of America and the International Design Conference. A six-time recipient of the American Menswear Designer of the Year Award, Julian has also been honored on the International Best Dressed List nine times.

Since the 2022-2023 season, High Point University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have proudly worn uniforms and warmups featuring Julian’s unique Pantherstooth designs. Notably, Julian is the first and only fashion designer to receive the American Society of Furniture Designers’ Pinnacle Award for his contributions to furniture design.

Art Students Inspired by World-Renowned Artist Monique Rollins

Internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Monique Rollins, presented a guest lecture and provided individual critiques to the Painting I and II students in October. Rollins has successfully combined her love of art, business acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit in the founding of the John William Gallery. There, she built an international roster of artists and created the Emerging Curator Platform that includes a ground-breaking partnership with the Delaware Art Museum and the Museum Studies Program at the University of Delaware. The initiative supports students from underrepresented communities in the museum field, highlights the role of curators, and showcases the work of artists from historically marginalized groups in exhibition and collection programs.

Dr. Day, a unique voice in the world of classical music, draws inspiration from romanticism, late 20th-century music, jazz fusion, and gospel. He has received numerous accolades, including the Copland House Residency Award, the MacDowell Fellowship for Music Composition, the BMI Composer Award, being a three-time ASCAP Morton Gould Finalist, a finalist for the ABA Sousa-Oswald Award, a twotime finalist for the NBA Revelli Award, and the 3rd Prize Winner of the 2020 New Classics International Competition for Young Composers at the Moscow Conservatory.

Kevin Day Pens New Symphony for HPU

“Bridging the gap between Shakespeare’s text and Musical Theatre texts in a context that we were familiar with was fantastic and brought so many eyeopening ideas that I had not thought of.

The comparison of the balcony scene and Maria from West Side Story was so cool.

American Pastorale

Thanks to the generous support of the Randall Johnson Guest Artist Endowment, the Department of Music had the honor of commissioning a composition titled American Pastorale for the HPU Wind Instrument Ensemble and Choir from award-winning composer, Kevin Day in celebration of HPU’s 100th anniversary. With text written by Kincaid Rabb, the composer and lyricist take the audience on an emotional journey as they train across America’s captivating landscapes. The world premiere on April 29 was met with thunderous applause and a standing ovation.

Seasoned Broadway

Actor Coaches Theater Students

Andrew Kober

During the spring semester, the casts of HPU’s Alice by Heart and Much Ado about Nothing were treated to a workshop with Andrew Kober who has appeared on Broadway in Beetlejuice, Les Miserables, School of Rock, and Hair, to name a few. Lee Mattoon, a rising sophomore double majoring in Theater Performance and Strategic Communications, was coached through “Maria” from West Side Story, as well as the balcony scene from Romeo & Juliet

ADVISORY BOARD

DISCUSSES A FUTURE WITH AI

In July 2024, the David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design convened its first Advisory Board meeting since the addition of the performing arts to the school’s roster. A new board was installed by Dean Turpin with alumni and community members representing the various majors. The purpose of the board is to advise the School’s leadership on matter’s impacting the creative arts industries and how they might inform educational programming. The first meeting focused on the impact of AI on each field and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Molly Mays NATIONAL ACCOUNT & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, UTTERMOST

Michaela Mucha SENIOR MANAGER FOR CREATIVE ADVERTISING & DESIGN, DISNEY+

Miriam Sheets ASSOCIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER, IA INTERIOR ARCHITECTS

Noah Sigsworth CHOIR CONDUCTOR, CORINTH HOLDERS HIGH SCHOOL

Elliot Strunk CHIEF CREATIVE STRATEGIST, HONESTLY

Christi Barbour FOUNDER, BARBOUR SPANGLE DESIGN GROUP

John Cariani TONY-NOMINATED ACTOR AND PLAYWRIGHT

Bailey King ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN MANAGER, RLA+D, RALPH LAUREN

Masha Maddux FORMER PRINCIPAL DANCER, MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY

Helen Barnett FREELANCE ARTIST

Bryan Ijames ASST. PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

Hannah Le UI/UX DESIGNER, UMBRAGE

Meredith Matsakis VISUAL MERCHANDISING ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, CARTIER

Justin Beard ACTOR, WALT DISNEY WORLD

INTERIOR DESIGN

FASHION MERCHDANDISING

Reilly Gallagher (Fashion Merchandising, 2026) was a Bridal Consultant Intern for Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City this past summer. During her internship, she had the opportunity to shadow experienced bridal consultants, learn the art of styling, as well as assist brides in finding their dream dresses. Additionally, she collaborated with the marketing team to create content for promotional videos and social media. In the spring Reilly completed her Fashion Design certificate from the Lorenzo de Medici Institute, a partner of High Point University’s Fashion Merchandising program.

SAY

YES

OPPORTUNITIES!

FROM RED CARPETS TO CLASSROOMS

Stuart Weitzman Inspires HPU Students to the

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Reilly Gallagher (Fashion Merchandising,

Stuart Weitzman, the renowned shoe designer whose creations have graced the red carpet at the Academy Awards, provided HPU students with a unique insight into the fashion industry through his personal journey. He emphasized the importance of innovation, taking risks, balancing function and style, mentorship, and human-centered design. Students from Fashion Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, and Business gathered in the Francis Auditorium in Phillips Hall to absorb his life lessons. Some even had the opportunity to model shoes worn by celebrities at the Oscars!

FROM CONCEPT TO INSTALLATION

ID STUDENTS PUT ON THE FINISHING TOUCHES

High Point University interior design students installed their designs inside the J.H. Adams Inn, a historic High Point hotel where a special community partnership offers students real-world experience. Morgan Botwinick, Luca Reich and Davis Price consulted with the J.H. Adams Inn staff and won a competition for their redesign of a guest room in a French Country design theme. The opportunity to install and set up the room provided an experience that is difficult to recreate in the classroom. The final result will be enjoyed by guests and families visiting High Point University and the surrounding area.

SIX SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO ATTEND BIENENSTOCK FUTURE DESIGNERS SUMMIT

The annual Bienenstock Future Designers Summit offers students an immersive three-day educational and networking experience “designed to create an experience that inspires innovation in interior, furniture, and product design.” Six HPU interior design students were offered scholarships to attend this one-of-a-kind event that included other participants from across the nation. During the summit, the students participated in a 1-hour charrette led by Dean Turpin to design three pieces of furniture inspired by the objects in the Phillips Collection.

As someone who deeply values building connections, this summit allowed me to network with new people and explore diverse career paths that stem from studying interior design. This unforgettable experience has not only broadened my perspective but also reinforced my passion for pursuing a career in this industry.

Brianna Rapaccioli (Interior Design, 2025)

Luca Reich (Interior Design,

Pictured from left interior design students Lilianna Allen, Arianna Repack, Brianna Rapaccioli, Anneliese Fullerton, Emily Hellberg and Mary Kate Hewitt.

SENIOR PUBLISHES FIRST ARTICLE

Shannon Spilman (Interior Design, 2025) moved her classroom knowledge onto the showroom floor and into magazines during the fall semester of her senior year. Spilman toured customers through the Arteriors showroom during the High Point Furniture Market, allowing her to expand her network of industry professionals and sales representatives she will soon be working with as a designer. Also during the fall, Coastal Style (September/ October issue) published an article by Spilman, “Essence of the Coast”, where she used her design skills and knowledge of home furnishings to provide readers with a beautiful selection of products characterized by warm colors and natural elements.

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I’m especially thankful to have had the opportunity to attend a university like HPU, where hands-on learning is a cornerstone of the experience. Having the High Point Furniture Market right in our backyard and being in the furniture capital of the world gave me access to incredible experiences that shaped my perspective as a designer.

Shannon Spilman

HPU seniors Paige Hoyt (Fashion Merchandising) and Mary Kate Hewitt (Interior Design) were recognized as Rising Stars by the International Furniture Design Association (IFDA) Carolinas Chapter on Nov. 21. Faculty in the Department of Interior Design, Furnishings, and Fashion Merchandising selected Hewitt and Hoyt who exemplify high levels of talent and dedication and have proven themselves to be among the top interior design and visual merchandising design majors. Students are recognized every year at IFDA’s Carolinas Chapter “Night of Luminaries and Rising Stars” event. Students represent colleges and universities from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

STARS SHINE BRIGHT AT HPU

These young women were named our Rising Stars for 2024 based on their academic work and their contributions to the discipline that they both have produced. Their enthusiasm for the home furnishings industry and their future potential to positively impact the profession is what makes them both Rising Stars.

Jane Nichols, Chair

SENIORS COLLABORATE ON COHOUSING COMMUNITIES

Each spring, interior design seniors embark on a multifaceted, complex capstone project that requires them to design a cohousing community in a specified city, complete with public and private interiors, and conceptual designs for the architecture and site plan. Due to the size of the project, we can only show the smallest of snapshots of this semester long project. Congratulations on the excellent work, ladies!

INTERIOR DESIGN

Macy Gatts, Katie McCarthy, Shelby Peace

Raegan Lowder, Mia Pepitone, Bri Rapaccioli

Reagan Baylog, Emma Lupo, Anderson Tracy, Kayla Turner (2)

Briana Jensen, Maddie Kline, Jenni Merther

Grace Bingham, Sadie Burghardt, Mary Kate Hewitt

Sara Lafontaine, Jaime Leon, Virginia Vincent

Lily Dedian, Chloe Hernandez, Ann Irvin

Taylor Chapman, Leann Keller, Shannon Spilman

Serenity Cordero, Karissa Decosse, Amanda Warren

MUSIC

SINGING FOR THE NATION

“Singing for a nationally broadcast Christmas special was a truly extraordinary opportunity. In my opinion, a choir’s goals should be to sing well, work hard, and spread a message. That is exactly what the Chamber Singers got to do and I was more than honored to be a part of it.

HPU Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Marc Foster, chair of the Department of Music, celebrated Christmas with the nation by performing carols on two separate broadcasts. Standing in front of the 70’ Christmas tree on the lawn of Roberts Hall, the Chamber Singers performed “Silent Night” during the “All-American Christmas Tree Lighting”. As Christmas drew near, families across the nation had the opportunity to watch A Serenade for Shepherds with programming that included HPU’s combined choirs.

Emma Longboat (Music, 2025)

Throughout the week I got to attend multiple different panels and presentations that expanded my knowledge as a future educator. I attended a presentation by Sean Neely about how to teach and accommodate students on the autism spectrum.

Finn Gilbert (Music and Psychology, 2026)

PERCUSSION STUDENTS COMPETE ON NATIONAL LEVEL

In November, Instructor Louis Raymond Kolker and students Aaron Jackson, Kelly Samz, Finn Gilbert, Marc Del Gallo and Joey Umina traveled to Indianapolis for the 2024 Percussive Arts Society International Convention. They competed with 29 other groups in the Concert Chamber Percussion Ensemble category. Additionally, the students enjoyed concerts, clinics, panels and presentations by artists from all over the world. Mr. Kolker expressed his joy in seeing the students’ excitement about percussion and introducing them to members of their percussion family tree, including several of his teachers, friends, and mentors.

Louis Kolker’s Fountainesque is inspired by HPU’s fountains, a perfect metaphor for an institution’s stability and change over time.

HPUCO PERFORMS FOR STATE’S MUSIC EDUCATORS

The High Point University Community Orchestra was honored to perform a featured concert at the 2024 North Carolina Music Educators Association conference in Winston-Salem. The performance honored HPU’s centennial with two works written in 2024 by HPU music faculty, Dr. Margaret Petty (Festina) and Mr. Louis Raymond-Kolker (Fountainesque). The concert closed with Ottorino Respighi’s “Pines of Rome”, written in 1924, the year HPU was founded.

Margaret Petty’s Festina is a reflection of a student’s learning journey in three movements; make haste slowly, sit and ponder, joyful forward!

Marc Del Gallo, Aaron Jackson, Joey Umina

MELODIES ACROSS BORDERS: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH EUROPE

Faculty and students from the Instrumental Division toured Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic – performing concerts in Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague. The students experienced life on the road as a touring musician in an international setting. Further south, the HPU Choir toured Italy and performed concerts in Rome, Sorento, and Naples to sold-out audiences. They were in Italy when the Roman Catholic conclave voted to elevate Cardinal Robert Prevost to the papacy as Pope Leo XIV, the first United States-born pope in history. Both groups visited historical landmarks of cultural significance. The tour had great impact on the student’s education and provided lifelong memories. A lot of fun for all involved!

We were immersed in places where Beethoven, Mozart and others created their masterpieces. Being in their homeland gave me a rich perspective of their genius, seeing the world through their eyes.

Christopher Robinson (Music-Trumpet, 2026)

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I

can add international performing to my resume!

Aaron Jackson (Music minor – Percussion, 2025)

SOPHOMORE JOEY UMINA SOARS!

Sophomore percussionist Joey Umina (Music Business, 2027) had a successful year, beginning with a 4-mallet marimba solo titled “Sunrise, on Canvas” at a UNCSA masterclass led by Professor Ji Hye Jung of Vanderbilt University, one of the world’s top marimba players. Later, Umina was accepted as a Composition-Performance Fellow for the 2025 Nief-Norf Summer Festival, a two-week event at UT-Knoxville focused on new and experimental music. As a Fellow, he will compose a piece to be premiered by other Performance Fellows and perform the world premiere of music by other Fellows. Additionally, he secured a Work-Study Fellow position, which is reserved for individuals with unique and proven experience in arts administration, technology, social media, and other relevant fields, and covers partial tuition.

THEATER & DANCE

2024-2025 Theater & Dance Season: A Reflection

The Department of Theater & Dance celebrates an exceptional 2024-2025 season that showcased the company’s artistic range and dedication. The Fall 2024 semester began with the emotional depth of “Steel Magnolias,” followed by our thought-provoking Fall Dance concert “Looking Back/Moving Forward,” and concluded with the heartwarming holiday tradition of “A Christmas Carol.” Spring 2025 continued our artistic journey with the inspirational “Milestones & Momentum” Spring Dance concert, the innovative musical adaptation “Alice by Heart,” and Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” Throughout both semesters, our students, faculty, and staff demonstrated remarkable talent, creativity, and growth while audiences experienced the transformative power of live performance. This season’s balance of classical and contemporary works reflects our department’s commitment to honoring theatrical traditions while embracing fresh artistic perspectives.

WONDER, & LAUGHTER

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Directed by Emily Rieder

In recognition of the university’s centennial, the dance faculty decided to revisit, rework, and restage previous works. The most ambitious piece, Structures of Power by Lindsey Howie, premiered in 2017. The 20-minute piece interprets where power comes from, who exercises power, and how power tends to affect individuals and groups of people. The work served as both a connection to the dance program’s artistic past and a demonstration of its continued evolution. The restaging proved that powerful choreographic works can find new life and meaning when revisited with fresh eyes and collaborative spirits.

Elijah Motley served as the guest choreographer for the Fall Dance Concert. His work, See the Light delves into how individuals interpret events experienced collectively. Motley explains, “The dancers in my cast were challenged to learn and perform various street dance forms (house, hip hop, and breaking), be vocal on stage, and partner with dancers they have never met prior to rehearsals.” Drawing from his extensive performance background across the United States and the United Kingdom, Motley’s choreographic approach challenged dancers to blend street dance forms with theatrical elements.

2078 (They Would Not Listen, They Did Not Know How) Choreographed by Christine Stevens

Structures of Power Choreographed by Lindsey Howie

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Directed by Doug Brown

SAUDADE

BOUND BY THE RING

Choreographed by Devlin

WAITING SEASON

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Choreographed by Elizabeth

ECHOES OF DEPENDENCY

FLOW

Choreographed by Catherine Gallagher

LIVING WITH THE RIBBON

Choreographed by Giana Marielli

Devine

Choreographed by Kendall McDowell

Choreographed by Jordyn Perez

INNER DIALOGUE

Choreographed by Monica Kepins

Turner

Choreographed by Emily Precopio

Original music, “Ocean’s Abyss” by Christopher Robinson (Music, 2026)

ALICE BY HEART

Directed by Jesse Galas

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Directed by Jay Putnam Choreography by Emily Crofford

“These moments have pushed me to consider design as a deeper part of my career path, and I now feel more empowered to step into leadership roles and pursue opportunities where I can make a real impact both artistically and collaboratively.

Jalen Bynum (Theater, 2025)

Bringing the Magic to Life

Technical Theater majors have many opportunities to expand their skills in stage management, scenic design, and lighting and sound design. Two of our graduating seniors took full advantage of these opportunities. Isabella Siegel (Theater, 2025) fell in love with the technical side of theatre as well as performing. She used her skills as a stage manager during her internships at Stagedoor Manor. “Leading a group of people to create art is thrilling. Stage Management gives me the knowledge to run any show big or small and deepened my love for theatre.” Jalen Bynum (Theater, 2025) assisted with the production of the set for Much Ado About Nothing learning numerous painting techniques, and designed the lighting for one of the dance concerts. “When designing the lighting, I focused on accentuating each movement and making sure the light supported and enhanced the narrative the choreographer envisioned. My goal was to ensure the lighting wasn’t just a backdrop, but an active part of telling the story through movement.”

Growth Creative through Expression

The dance capstone projects at High Point University represent significant milestones for graduating dance majors, providing them with transformative experiences that bridge academic training with professional artistry. These self-chosen projects challenge our students to develop their artistic voices and professional skills while preparing them for careers in dance. They learned to communicate effectively, manage complex projects, lead diverse teams, and adapt to unexpected circumstances. For most students, the capstone represented their first opportunity to have complete creative control over a dance production. Ultimately, these capstone projects facilitated profound personal and artistic growth. They walk away from these experiences with a deeper understanding of themselves.

Caitlin Black used her capstone to research professional dance opportunities with NBA and NFL teams, interviewing current dancers and attending audition prep clinics. Black states that she “Gained confidence, improved choreography retention and adaptability, and learned more about what it’s like to be on a professional dance team.”

Nicole Amorocho Unbroken: Through the Fractures, We Heal

Caroline Cubas Through My Eyes

Sophie LeBron Path of the Heart

Caitlin Black Research

Cierra Mahoney Contradictions of Life

Mary Gomez Scars in Motion

CENTERSTAGE DANCE MAJORS TAKE

Three dance majors had their choreographed works selected for presentation at prestigious venues. The Still Inspired Future Artists program provides young choreographers with a platform to explore the intersection of movement and visual art. Mary Gomez (Dance, 2025) collaborated with Kinsey Gebhart (Art, 2025), drawing inspiration from Gebhart’s sculptures for her final composition Metamorphosis. Caroline Cubas (Dance, 2025) created True North, which paid homage to her sister’s painting titled “Aurora.” Gomez and Cubas were among 17 choreographers chosen nationwide.

Monica Kepins (Dance, 2026) choreographed “Timelapse” during a challenging period in her life when she was struggling to balance college, work, and personal responsibilities. This experience led her to explore how our perception of time can vary depending on our life circumstances, even though time itself remains constant. Kepins aimed to have every movement mimic clockwork mechanics while experimenting with symmetrical spatial patterns. The American College Dance Association (ACDA) selected “Timelapse” for presentation. Although initially intimidated, Kepins gained valuable insights, not just for her piece, but also for future works.

Metamorphosis

Choreographed by Mary Gomez

True North

Choreographed by Caroline Cubas

Timelapse

Choreographed by Monica Kepins

ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN

CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS CURATORIAL

Presented in the Sechrest Gallery in early 2025, A Reassurance of Repetition featured ceramics and drawings by North Carolina artist and educator Will Hinton curated and installed by upper-level Museum Studies students that provided them an important opportunity to engage in hands-on, experiential learning. The work of seniors Abi Craig, Darius Cummings, Lila Davis, and Lindsey Conway brought Hinton’s pieces to life in the Sechrest Gallery, showcasing not only the artist’s deep connection to repetition and the natural world but also the students’ dedication and creativity. This project, sparked by conversations with artist-in-residence Monique Rollins, offered students a chance to develop essential curatorial skills and gain firsthand experience in producing a professional exhibition.

Will Hinton North Carolina Artist and Educator

CREATIVE MINDS IN ACTION

Everything I learned in the program applied to all aspects of my life: my confidence and interpersonal skills flourished with classroom critiques, and I worked hard to explore every single design opportunity presented to me.

With a passion for sports, Aidan Dietrick, a member of HPU’s first class (2024) of BFA: Studio (Graphic Design) graduates, forged her career path in the sports industry having interned with Charlotte FC and the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was no surprise that she landed her dream job with the New York Islanders as one of their Graphic Designers. Several of our 2025 graduates are following in her footsteps having identified the exciting opportunities sports teams can offer.

Aidan Dietrick (GDS, 2024) Graphic Designer for NY Islanders

Alishah Aamir (GDS, 2025) Carolina Core FC internship

Kayla Robinson (GDS, 2025) HPU Men’s Basketball

Mauren Vaughn (GDS, 2025) HPU Intercollegiate Club Ice Hockey

Katie Daniels (GDS, 2025) High Point Rockers internship

Aidan Dietrick (GDS, 2024)

Teagan Brown (DSN, 2026) Albany Firebirds internship

Art Students Exhibit at Bellwethers

Students in High Point University’s Art program had works accepted into the Bellwethers 2024 show at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Bellwethers is a regional juried exhibition of collegiate student art held annually. Senior Art major Katy Chisholm exhibited Rooster a large format linoleum cut print that she completed in Professor Raynor’s Printmaking II course. Senior Art major Samantha Purdon exhibited her oil painting titled Still Life with Fruit.

“Having my work accepted into the juried exhibition was incredibly meaningful for me. This was a challenging large-scale print to create and to have my hard work recognized by the jurors makes me proud.

Katy Chisholm (Art, 2025)

New Kappa Pi Initiates

High Point University’s Department of Art and Graphic Design is proud to be home to the Theta Nu chapter of Kappa Pi, the International Art Honor Society. The 2025 class of initiates represents an outstanding group of students who earned this recognition through their academic performance and the submission of professional portfolios, reviewed by a faculty panel. To maintain membership, these students must uphold a GPA above 3.0 and remain active, engaged contributors to the department’s community. In addition to the honor of induction, members gain access to scholarships, grants, and a robust alumni network that spans more than 250 colleges and universities. Congratulations to the 2025 initiates!

Samantha Purdon Still Life with Fruit

FRONT ROW (L to R): Benita Van Winkle (Faculty, Chapter Co-sponsor), Jillian Pandiscia (2025), Skylar Varner (2027), Mia Salzman (2027), Sierra Basara (2025), Leah Ridge (2026), Nelli Guzman (2025), Katy Chisholm (2025), Janis Dougherty (Faculty)

MIDDLE ROW (L to R): Scott Raynor (Faculty), Kaitlyn Montgomery (2027), Riley Mason (2027), Alexandra Martter ( 2027), Kyler Koning (2025), Avery Good (2028), Emily Gerhold (Faculty, Chapter Co-sponsor)

BACK ROW (L to R): Cory Gurley (Faculty), Bruce Shores (Faculty), Mark Brown (Faculty)

Senior Works

Each year the art and graphic design seniors exhibit their capstone work in the Sechrest Gallery. Convergent the title of the exhibit, celebrates their 4-year journey and culminates in creative and inspiring works showcasing each student’s unique perspective and artistic voice. Congratulations, seniors!

Abi Craig Paranoia

Alishah Aamir, Chaos and Order

Annabelli Finelli, New Faces

Christian Gill, Liminality

Avery Seldin, The Dark Side Of Fame

Esther Bowman, The Everyday Wonders of Creation

Hunter Wideman, From the Collection of Galahad Copperwell

Jillian Pandiscia, Fusion Faces

Katy Chisholm, Apologies

Katie Daniels, Serendipity

Kyler Koning, Reflection

Mauren Vaughn Winning

Rosa Beretich The Scramble

Noah Franks Nostalgia

Ruby Palmer, Her Unfinished Thread

Shawn Meyer, Scenz

Sierra Basara Finding Home

Sam Purdon, A Bit of Me - The Art of Vulnerability and Growth

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

The School of Arts and Design continues its record of faculty recognitions. Mr. Brandon Jones received the Randy Moser Memorial Faculty Excellence Award, one of only four given annually. Each recipient is selected by the Student Government Association Class Officers, with one faculty member chosen by each class year. He was recognized for exemplifying the spirit of mentorship and unwavering support for his students. Congratulations to Mr. Brandon Jones!

Jones Receives Top Honors from Students

Congratulations to our new Associate Professors and Senior Instructor

Dr. Emily Gerhold

Associate Professor of Art History

Lindsey Howie

Associate Professor of Dance

Dr. Wei Jiao

Associate Professor of Music

Katy Brandt

Senior Instructor of Interior Design

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Faculty Research Highlights

Recently retired music professor, Dr. Candice Burrows, has edited a book titled The History of American Music: An Exploration of Music From 1700s Through The 20th Century (Cognella). The text also comes with a workbook and exercises to enhance student learning.

Dance faculty members Lindsey Howie and Michele Trumble presented their research at the National Dance Education Conference in Seattle in the Fall of 2024. Their session titled “Teaching Through Trauma: Roadblocks and Bridges” addressed critical gaps in dance education discourse. The research aims to reduce shame, examine vulnerability boundaries with students, highlight ways to find joy in the classroom despite difficulties, and share practical tools for maintaining student engagement when instructors face physical limitations.

Ms. Benita VanWinkle, Associate Professor of Art, received Honorable Mention for her photograph New York City Sidewalk, 11/2023, exhibited by New York City for Photographic Art, New York City, NY. The juror noted VanWinkle’s skill in composition and timing that made this an award-winning photo.

Visual Arts

Brown, Mark E. acknowledging the corn. Decision ’24: National Juried Exhibition. Charles Adams Gallery, Lubbock, TX. Juror: Brandon Zech, arts writer and critic. 2024.

VanWinkle, Benita. Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA, 3/2013. St. Augustine Art Association, St. Augustine, FL. Jurors Daniel Biferie, Professor Emeritus, Daytona State College and Alise Sheppard, photographer. 2024.

VanWinkle, Benita. Moonlight Theatre, Abington, VA, 5/2013. PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT. Juror Paula Tognarelli, retired Executive Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography. 2024.

VanWinkle, Benita. NorthPark Theatre, Buffalo, NY 6/2024 New York City for Photographic Art, New York City, NY. Juror Laura Noble, Director, L.A. Noble Gallery, London. 2024

VanWinkle, Benita. “Please Remain Standing: The Disappearance of The Hometown Movie Theater in the U.S.” Thresholds 52: Disappearance 52 (April 2024): 126-135.

Performing Arts

Burrows, Candice. Vocal Recital for Mezzo-Soprano. “An Evening of Song” for the Absolute Music Series. East Lansing, MI. November 22, 2024.

Meixner, Brian, conductor. “A Century in Concert.” High Point University Community Orchestra featured performance at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference. WinstonSalem, NC. Invited. November 11, 2024.

Meixner, Brian, conductor. North Carolina Brass Band featured performance at the United States Army Band Tuba/Euphonium Workshop. Arlington, VA. Invited. February 1, 2025.

Petty, Margaret Cording. Festina, three-movement symphonic work for full orchestra, for the Centennial of High Point University. Premiered at North Carolina Music Educators Association, November 11, 2024, performed by the High Point University and Community Orchestra.

Raymond-Kolker, Louis. Fountainesque for Orchestra. World premiere performance at North Carolina Music Educators Association. Winston-Salem, NC. November 11, 2024.

Raymond-Kolker, Louis. Summer Springs: Concertino for Double Seconds and Orchestra (composer and soloist). Performance with Atlanta Contemporary Music Collective’s “Con-Cer-3”. Atlanta, GA. March 8, 2025.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

THE GOLDEN LAUREL AWARD

The Golden Laurel Medal of the Arts was created in 2023 as a means of recognizing an exceptional graduating senior from the School of Arts and Design who demonstrates a commitment of advocacy and excellence to the arts based on their achievements while at HPU. Alishah Aamir is the 2025 recipient of the David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design Golden Laurel Medal of the Arts. Her extraordinary portfolio of works has led to a variety of positions while at HPU: including Creative Art Director for the 2024 Apogee Magazine, Creative Art Director for the Hype Agency, Multimedia Specialist for the Center of Community Engagement, Graphic Designer for the City of High Point Community & Neighborhood Development Division (CNDD), and Graphic Design Intern for Carolina Core FC.

Mary Gomez (Dance, 2025) Finalist

Emma Longboat (Music, 2025) Finalist

Alishah Aamir (Graphic Design, 2025)

Golden Laurel Medal of the Arts Recipient

Mary Kate Hewitt (Interior Design, 2025) Finalist

Alishah Aamir (Graphic Design, 2025)

Golden Laurel Medal of the Arts Outstanding Senior in Graphic Design

Ciara Alicea (Fashion Merchandising, 2025) Outstanding Senior in Fashion Merchandising

Samantha Cramer (Fashion Merchandising, 2025)

Growth Mindset in Fashion Merchandising

Macy Gatts (Interior Design, 2025)

Growth Mindset in Interior Design

Nicole Amorocho (Dance, 2025) Excellence in Dance Performance

Caitlin Black (Dance, 2025)

Extraordinary Student Leader (2024)

Jalen Bynum (Technical Theater, 2025) Excellence in Technical Theater

Caroline Cubas (Dance, 2025) Academic Achievement Award

Kinsey Gebhart (Art, 2025)

Outstanding Senior in Studio Art

Mary Gomez (Dance, 2025)

Excellence in Dance

Monica Kepins (Dance, 2026)

Excellence in Choreography

Emma Longboat (Music-mezzo-soprano, 2025)

Student Concerto Competition Winner

Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix (1877), from “Samson and Delilah”

Outstanding Senior Recital

Outstanding Graduating Senior Music Major Award

Austin Nokakovich (Theater Performance, 2025)

Excellence in Theater Performance

Kayla Robinson (Graphic Design, 2025)

Outstanding Body of Work in Graphic Design

IP TO

Thomas Owens (Technical Theater, 2025)

Excellence in Technical Theater

Isabella Siegel (Theater Performance, 2025) Spotlight Award

Isabella Paulino (Theater Performance, 2025) Excellence in Theater Performance

Brianna Rapaccioli (Interior Design, 2025) Outstanding Senior in Interior Design

Amanda Warren (Interior Design, 2025) Haverty Cup

Reid Wheeler (English, 2026) Major Minor Award

Christopher Robinson (Music-trumpet, 2026),

Student Concerto Competition Winner Concerto for Trumpet, 1st Movement (1803) by John Nepomuk Hummel

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

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GRAD SCHOOL BOUND!

Few students know that they are going to pursue graduate degrees once they start college. At HPU, the faculty expose students to a wide range of experiences to help them identify their passion. Whether it be a specific lecture, an opportunity to work in the Sechrest Gallery or at the High Point Market, or a study abroad experience, these moments can, and do, change the lives of students, thrusting them on a trajectory that is fueled by a once hidden passion.

“In the department, I was given the opportunities to work in a professional museum space in the Sechrest. Syracuse was also very interested in my Graphic Design background.”

“I discovered my passion for healthcare design early at HPU, drawn to its blend of creativity and problem-solving. With parents in the medical field and my own experience with cancer at 15, I see it as a powerful way to give back through purposeful design.”

Sierra Basara (ART)

Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University, Master of Counseling and Art Therapy

Mary Gomez (DNC) Drexel University, Master of Dance Movement Therapy and Counseling

Isabella Siegel (THE) High Point University, Master of Communication and Business Leadership

Kinsey Gebhart (ART)

Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Arts Management

Ruby Palmer (ART)

George Washington University, Master of Art Therapy and Counseling

want to use my degree in art therapy to help children with hardships and trauma.”

Emma Longboat (MUS) Virginia Tech, Master of Choral Music Education

Brianna Rapaccioli (INT) Pratt Institute, Master of Architecture

Abi Craig (GDS) Syracuse University, Masters in Museum Exhibition Design.

Mary Kate Hewitt (INT) University of Virginia, Master of Architecture

Noah Franks (GDS) Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Art History

Chloe Hernandez (INT) High Point University, Master of Business Administration

Ann Irvin (INT) High Point University, Master of Communication and Business Leadership

Aaron Jackson (MUS minor) Eastern Tennessee State University, pursuing Masters of Percussion Performance

Jenni Merther (INT) High Point University, Master of Communication and Business Leadership Taylor Chapman (INT)

Point University,

ALUMNI UPDATES

Christiana Engert (INT, 2014)

Simone DeSantis (INT, 2015), owner and designer at Willow + West Textiles, fused her passion for art and sustainability to create a made-to-order collection of textiles. She works with ethically sourced linen and her printing process uses organic inks and doesn’t waste an ounce of water. In addition to being sustainable, the fabrics are original paintings and handdyed Shibori, transformed into distinctive pieces for the home.

FORGING FUTURES OF SUCCESS

“I’ve realized success isn’t about following the old rules, it’s about figuring out how to make your vision happen.”

Simone DeSantis (INT, 2015)

Christiana Engert (INT, 2014), owner of Frond and Fern Design in Sarasota, FL was featured in LUXE Interiors + Design. Her residential project for a pair of Chicago transplants was aptly described as “bold, contemporary, and deeply personal.” This home allowed her to showcase the client’s art collection and explore bold, playful design elements.

Lauren Engler (ART and THE, 2013) is the full-time production manager for the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, one of the top Shakespeare companies in the country.

Simone DeSantis (INT,

Simone DeSantis (INT, 2015)

Christiana Engert (INT, 2014)

Lauren Engler (ART and THE, 2013)

Amy King (MUS, 2019), Founder and Online Music Educator of Girl in Blue Music, is pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy in Music Theory and Cognition at Northwestern University. The institution has also asked her to be the instructor of record for first-year aural skills.

Kenzie Ulrich (GDS 2021, MA-CBL 2022)

Just three years after graduating with a BA in Design Studies and a Masters in Communication and Business Leadership, Kenzie Ulrich (2021, 2022) lands her dream job as Production Artist at NIKE.

Amy King (MUS, 2019)

Madelyn Mudd (THE and COM, 2024) combined her love for theater and public relations in her current position as Marketing Coordinator at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro, NC. In the fall, she hosted a tour of the Center for Guildford County Schools theater students where they learned about all aspects of running a performing arts venue.

Tiara Jasmine Fielding (MUS, 2022) joined The Gersh Agency, the fourth largest talent and literary agency in the world, as Assistant to the Head of Global Branding, Endorsement, and Conventions.

Tiara Jasmine Fielding (MUS, 2022)

Rebecca Sands (ART, 2019) took her first ceramics class from Professor Mark Brown, and after that she “never looked back”. Since then, she has created a thriving business, Simply Sands Ceramics, and is living out her dream in her New Hampshire studio.

Rebecca Sands (ART, 2019)

Madelyn Mudd (THE and COM, 2024)

ALUMNI UPDATES

Design) (2024+)

1975

Bucky Williams-Hooker (THE) – President and CEO, SPIRITSrising Theological Seminary and Counseling Center, Pickens, SC

1976

Richard Fulks (THE) – Director, General Services, Newseum, Washington DC

James Shover (THE) – Theatre Arts Instructor, Penn Griffin School for the Arts, High Point, NC

1977

Margaret F. Campbell, MD (THE) – Retired Internist, Belmont, NC

1978

Sylvia Greeson (THE) – Manager of Real Estate and Facilities, Labcorp, Burlington, NC

Ricky Hines (THE) – Retired

1979

Myra Montgomery (THE) – Marketing Communications & Event Specialist, Evonik Stockhausen, Greensboro, NC

1987

Stephen McPherson (HFS) – Owner, Triad Building & Renovations, High Point, NC

1990

Jay Amernick (THE) – Screenwriter, Hashtag Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV

Angelique Perrin (THE) – Broadcaster/Producer/Voice Actor, Los Angeles, CA

1991

Baird Little (ART) – Vice President, DGL Group LLC, Edison, NJ

1992

Roger Predmore (THE) – Technical Director, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Reed Valentine (THE) – Service Delivery Manager, Astreya, New York, NY

Lori Woods (HFS) – Technical Sales Representative, Altec Industries, Youngsville, NC

1993

Michael Price (HFS) – Home Furnishings and Market Specialist, Altizer & Co, High Point, NC

1995

Rivka Skidmore (THE) – Business Information Security Manager, Truist, Asheville, NC

1997

Chase Law (THE) – President and CEO, The Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, NC

1998

Lauren Vitkovsky (THE) – Procurement Manager, Transport Products Inc., Warwick, NY

Christopher Holmes (THE) –Manager-Process Optimization, J.M. Smucker Co, Lenexa, KS

Virginia Provencher (THE) – Senior Scenic Stylist, HSN, St. Petersburg, FL

2002

Christy Day (INT) – Owner and Interior Designer, Christy Day Designs,

2005

Katie (Estler) Horney (THE) – Coordinator of Volunteers, The New Local, Boulder, CO

2006

Mary Gulino (INT) – Interior Designer, Arhaus, Baltimore, MD

2007

Jordan Googe (THE) – Principal/Broker, Goodge Realty Advisors, Winston-Salem, NC. Congratulations on winning the D. June Dinkins Political Affairs Award for 2024!

Christina Holleran (THE) – 1st Assistant Director/Associate Producer, Night Owls Productions, Los Angeles, CA

2008

Brooke Hall (ART) – Director of Consumer and Associate Experience, Canteen North America, Charlotte, NC

2009

Bart Fox (INT) – Manager, Julian’s, Chapel Hill, NC

Emma (Neidert) Legg (INT) – Co-Founder + Designer, Kindred Interior Studios, Greensboro, NC

2010

Diana Dau David (ART) – Outreach Specialist, USDA-Agricultural Marketing Service, Washington DC

Stephanie Houston (ART) – Graphic Designer, Freelance, Richlands, NC

Emily Stoltman (ART) – Human Resources Generalist, Emergent Software, Austin, TX

Rankin Willard (ART and THE) – Freelance artist, Chairish, NC

2011

Jennifer Arnold (THE) – AEA Actress/Singer, Fiddlehead Theatre Company, Boston, MA

Anna-Parsons (Charles) Nobles (THE) – Co-Founder, Come Away Ministries, High Point, NC

Ben Hensley (THE) – Lead Pastor, Lakewood United Methodist Church, CO

Jeffrey (Max) Flicker (THE) – Project Manager at Revolution Event Design and Production, Glen Burnie, MD

Nathan Ruffin (THE) – Founder/CEO of Hammerhead Design Build, Winston-Salem NC

Cody Russell (THE) – Actor and Apprentice Company Member, Aurora Theatre, Atlanta, GA

Kayla (Zeiters) Newton () – Interior Designer, US Courts of Appeals, Richmond, VA

2012

Courtney (Bedgood) Blume (THE) – Costuming Area Manager at Magic Kingdom Parades and Shows, Orlando, FL

Anne Michelle (Beuker) Trinklein (INT) – Interior Designer, Anne Michelle Design, Madison, WI

Rebecca Donald (THE) – Events Manager for Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center in Woonsocket, RI

Brittany Faircloth (INT) – Market Strategy Director – Healthcare, Skanska, Nashville, TN

Sarah (Hudak) Roberts (INT) – Director of Product Management, Baker Interiors Group, Hickory, NC

Bryan Ijames (MUS) – Asst. Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

Aly (Kihm) LeonGuerrero (INT) – Interior Designer, BHDG Architects, Nashville, TN

Daniel “Dan” Moldovan (THE) – Disability Resource Coordinator, Jawonio, NYC

Dana (Moore) Byrd (GDS) – Art Director, Bojangles’ Restaurants, Denver, CO

Lauren Pivirotto (THE) – Freelance Costumer/Wardrobe Supervisor for film & television, NYC

Nikki Swafford (GDS) – Graphic and Production Designer, FASTSIGNS, Asheville, NC

Chantal Warmoth (INT) – Co-Founder and Interior Designer, Knot + Tide Interiors, Naples, FL

2013

Julie Barton (GDS) – Creative Director, Alpha Capital Funds, Milford, CT

Brandon Browning (THE) – Senior Partner Marketing Manager, Alloy, Atlanta, GA

Joslynn Buchanan (INT) – Senior Designer, Keystone Millworks, Atlanta, GA

Emily (Bell) Valentine (INT) – Assistant Professor of Teaching, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Brandon Lee Browning (THE) – Senior Partner Marketing Manager, Alloy, Atlanta, GA

Margaux Caldwell (INT) – Gallery Designer, Restoration Hardware, Short Hills, NJ

Bryelle (Dafeldecker) Benzing (THE) – Marketing Manager, Florida Repertory Theater, Fort Myers, FL

Rebecca Eastwood (INT) – Interior Designer II, LS3P Associates LTD, Raleigh, NC

Virginia Ellis (INT) – Interior Designer, Anderson Moore Kitchen & Bath, Winston-Salem, NC

Skyler Hampel (ART) – Digital Marketing Director, Girl on the Roof, Winston-Salem, NC

Callie (Homan) Sims (GDS) - Sr. Trend & Style Analyst, Lowe’s

Samantha Izzo (INT) – Showroom Manager, Green Art Plumbing Supply, Southampton, NY

Caitlyn Jackson (THE) – Owner, Adaria Designs Costume Replicas, Clayton, NC

Mary Beth Jones (GDS) – creative work exhibited at “The Breath and the Clay” in Winston-Salem, NC

Robin (Levine) Schenk (INT) – Director of Visual Merchandising and Assistant Buyer, Babette’s Furniture & Home, Leesburg, FL

Carolyn Lotfian (INT) – Kitchen and Closet Designer, Porcelanosa, North Bethesda, MD

William Lyon (INT) – Principal, William Lyon Designs, Stamford, CT

Carli Mancini (INT) – Textile Sales Representative, Holly Hunt, Chicago, IL

Alexander Mathis (THE) – Scenic Carpenter, Studio Theater, Jacksonville, FL

Brandy (Matthews) McGuire (INT) – Project Manager, Decca Hospitality Furnishings, Cumming, GA

Courtney Miller (INT) – Design Consultant, Frontgate, Marietta, GA

Cori Moore (INT) – Interior Designer, Chic Surroundings, Ocean City, MD

Emma Newell (INT) – Owner + Designer, Emree Collective, Charlotte, NC

Christine Olivieri (INT) – Retail Merchandising Manager – Global, Natuzzi, Apulia, Italy

Daniela Sawyer (THE) – Account Executive and Sales, New Generation Benefits, Stamford, CT

Danielle Schepler (GDS) – Customer Relations, AlphaGraphics, Charlotte, NC

Rachel Schmitt (GDS) – Account Managerking, Advancement Communications, University of Buffalo, NY

David Vidri (GDS) – Creative Manager, MasterWord, Houston, TX

2014

Justin Beard (THE) – Lead Actor, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL

Karin Burcak (INT) – Senior Designer, Glavé & Holmes Architecture, Richmond, VA

Ashton Camp (INT) – Visual Merchandising Coordinator, Bassett Furniture Industries, Bassett, VA

Ashley (Chisholm) Sussman (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, New South Home, Charlotte, NC

Charles “Chaz” Duffy (THE) – Sales Development Representative, Foundation Group, Nashville, TN

Courtney (Feiman) Beard (THE) – Voice Over Artist, Frederick, MD

Laura (Fleming) Schaberg (ART HIS and HFS) – Sales Enablement Lead, Kentwood Office Furniture, Grand Rapids, MI

Jillian Gagnon (INT) – President, Haus of Harmony, West Hartford, CT

Caroline Goree (INT) – Project Leader, BOWA – Design Build Experts, McLean, VA

Abigail (Hines) Miller (INT 2014) – Managing Partner, The Agency Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Jennifer (Iorio) Di Stasi (INT) – Senior Designer, Campbell House, NYC

Sarah Kakol (HFS 2014) – Interior Designer, Coastal Accents & Design, Poplar Branch, NC

Kayla (Kucerik) Cobren (INT) – Associate Interior Designer, Sroka Design, Washington, DC

Sarah Lampazzi (INT) – Founder and CEO, Lampazzi & Co., Washington,DC

Mia LeNoir (INT 2014) – Interior Designer, Beth Haley Design LLC, Greater Nashville area, TN

Betsy Luke (INT 2014) – Senior Designer, Zoe Feldman Design, Bethesda, MD

Alexandra MacDonald (INT) – Interior Designer, William F. Collins, NYC

Samantha Mason (INT) – Intermediate Interior Designer, Louis Duncan-He Designs, Calgary, Alberta

Molly Mays (INT 2014) – National Account & Development Manager, UTTERMOST, Charlotte, NC

Elizabeth (Medvidik) Sleigher (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, Meyer, Philadelphia, PA

David Mikulay (THE 2014) – Video Editor and Videographer, Renaissance Creative, Los Angeles

Liliana O’Donnell-Bredice (GDS) – Senior Designer, EverCommerce, Denver, CO

Alex (Palmer) Sullivan (THE) - Professional Staff Member for Senator Cardin’s Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Briana Perkins (INT) – City Planner, City of Mebane, NC

Cassandra Pulos – Founder, Interior Designs by CP, Fairfield County, CT

Catherine (Ruvolo) Murphy (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, Linda Ruderman Interiors, NYC

Ashley Shubert (INT) – Designer, Kristin Peake Interiors, Rockville, MD

Kelsey (Somers) Betsill (INT) – Senior Designer, MOI, Baltimore, MD

Scott Staffi (INT) – Account Executive, EvensonBest LLC, Washington, DC

Tara Tiano (INT) – Interior Designer, KCCT, Washington DC

Ally -Catherine Trenary (INT) – Owner, June St. George, High Point, NC

Lauren Twomey (INT) – Interior Designer, LS3P Associates LTD, Charleston, SC

Christiana (Walker) Engert (INT) – Principal Designer and Owner, Frond & Fern Design, Sarasota, FL

2015

Mackenzie Allred (GDS) – Owner, Printology Press, High Point, NÇ

Alyssa (Adinolfi) Baumgartner (INT) – Senior Interior Design Project Manager, LPL Financial, Fort Mill, SC

Becky Ball (THE) – Elementary Teacher and Choreographer for HS musicals, DE

Mackenzie Barrett (INT) – Technical Designer, Nelson Worldwide, Atlanta, GA

Martin Bell (MUS) - IT Support, Naval Air Base, Patuxent River, MD

Lauren Canney (INT) – Senior Designer, Henricksen, Washington DC

Meredith Dann (INT) – Design Consultant, The Tile Shop, Raleigh, NC

Callie DeLuca (INT) – Owner, DeLuca and Company, Austin, TX

Simone DeSantis – Owner and Designer, Willow + West Textiles, CO

Kelsey (de Wall) DeFelice (INT) – Interior Designer/FF&E Coordinator, Kelly Behun Studio, NYC. Work for The Whiteley London published in Wallpaper*.

Laura Dailey (INT) – NCIDQ certificate holder, Junior Architect at Fowler Architects, Washington, DC

Claire Denny (THE) – Academic Advisor, Radford University, Blacksburg, VA

Caroline Durkee (GDS) – Senior Graphic Designer, Lord + Taylor, NYC

Alecia (Enriquez) Boyd (INT) – Senior Designer, Hirsch Bedner Associates, San Francisco, CA

Lorena Fernandez (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, Widell+Boschetti, Philadelphia, PA

Jacklyn Galbraith (INT) – Interior Designer, Carla Royder Designs & Co, San Antonio, TX

Kylie Gillard (INT) – Interior Designer III/Assistant Project Manager, Interplan, Vienna, VA

Alexandra Glasure (INT) – Project Designer, Innovative Commercial Environments, San Diego, CA

Allyson Gronewoller (GDS) – Asst. Director, Marketing and Communication – Graphic Design, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Jennifer (Harris) Flannigan (INT) – Interior Designer and Owner, Studio JC, Raleigh, NC

Jill Hollis (HFS) – Visual Design Manager, American Furniture Warehouse, Katy, TX

Brandon Hubschman (GDS) – Head of Design, Selkirk, Boca Raton, FL

Brittany Hubschman (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Intersport, Boca Raton, FL

Sarah E. T. Jackson (THE) – Theatrical Stage Manager, Freelance

Ellen Kebabian (INT) – Designer, Gray Organschi Architecture, New Haven, CT

Sarah Lampazzi (INT) – Founder and CEO, Lampazzi & Co., Washington, DC

Ashley Luke (INT) – Instructor, Heritage School of Interior Design, Denver, CO

Matt McKone (THE) – Production Manager, Patchogue Theatre, Long Island, NY

Alicia Miller (ART) – Spanish Teacher, Teach for America, Miami-Dade County, FL

Megan Miller (INT) – Demand Planning Manager, cocokind, East Greenwich, RI

Megan Muir (INT) – Senior Retail Designer, American Eagle Outfitters, Philadelphia, PA

Brianna (Murphy) VanPortfliet (INT 2015) – Designer, Ki3 Design, Natick, MA

Daniel Nicolelis (GDS) – Art Director, Fleishman Hillard, Washington DC

Lauren O’Shaughnessy (INT) – Senior Visual Merchandising Associate, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Pittsburgh, PA

Jaylan Oakes (INT) – Photographer and Interior Photo Stylist, Greensboro, NC

Kelsey Orton (INT) – Owner/Designer, Tennyson Studio, Savannah, GA

Erin Raleigh (INT) – Construction Project Manager, Charles Schwab, NYC

Meaghan Reney (MUS and HUM REL) - Listing agent, Christina Valkanoff Realty Group

Jenna (Robinson) Grenfell – Interior Designer, Walter Parks Architects, Richmond, VA

Luke Rogers (MUS) - Physician, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, Largo, FL

Amanda Santora (INT) – Interior Designer and Project Manager, Karen B. Wolf Interiors, East Hanover, NJ

Sarah Schneider (GDS) – Creative Director, Albert, Los Angeles, CA

Ashley Siebeneichen (MUS) - Neonatal nurse, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Lauren Wagner (GDS) – Design Director, Momentum Worldwide, New York, NY

Melissa Ammermuller (ART) – Commercial Photographer, Mel Imagery, NY, NY

Amanda (Bantham) Ibanez (GDS) – Digital Marketing Manager, The Social HQ, Londonberry, NH

Nathan Barrick (MUS and COM) - Video and Motion Producer, Drexel University Online College of Arts & Sciences

Katelyn (Betchley) Chiedi (GDS) – Senior Graphic Designer, Gartner, Washington, DC

Kayla Bogasky (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Horvath & Tremblay, Boston, MA

Anthony Boucher (MUS and COM) – BIC & Sales Manager, Avencia Homes, Rock Hill, SC

Seth Burleson (MUS) - Software Developer, T-Mobile, Greensboro, NC

Jay Card III (MUS) - Professional golfer and featured on the PGA channel as “The Singing Golfer”

Danielle Criss (THE) – Cultural Arts Educator, NYC

Shelby Deskin (INT) – Interior Designer, DAS Architects, Philadelphia, PA

Katelyn Finley (GDS) – Senior Paid Media Manager, Beyond Trust, Austin, TX

Taylor Finke (INT) – Designer, Bulthaup, New York, NY

David Friedman (ART) – IT Systems Administrator, Heritage Design + Supply, Morrisville, NC

Alexis Gerson (INT/THE) – Co-Founder, Enrapture Entertainment LLC, NY, NY

Kim (Greve) Palmer (INT) – Owner & Principal Designer – Kimberly Palmer Interiors, New York, NY

Ashley (Hengerer) Ackerman (GDS) – Senior Art Director, MRM, Hillsborough, NJ

Jessica Hoey (INT) – Interior Designer, Donna Mancini Interiors and Flooring, Ponte Vedra, FL

Summer Kiesel (THE) – Co-Founder, Blend Reading, Tampa, FL

Amy King (MUS and LIT) – Founder and Online Music Educator, Girl in Blue Music, Evanston, IL

Katie Knecht (GDS) – Web Producer, Duke University, Raleigh, NC

Cara Kramer (THE) – Advancement & Communications Coordinator, Brunswick School, Greenwich, CT

Braxton Kubasko (MUS and COM 2016) - Associate Pastor, Washington Baptist Church, Greer, SC

Marina (Kyte) Grant (INT) – Associate Interior Designer, Cline Design Associates, Charlotte, NC

Tyler Lee (GDS) – Art Director and Creative Lead, Yext, Los Angeles, CA

Thomas Lyons (MUS) - Director of Music and Worship Arts, St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

Mackie Mikulay (THE) – Creative Director for Color More Lines, Global Amazon Management Agency, Los Angeles, CA

Katie (Mulholland) Sabilia (INT) – is now an NCIDQ Certificate Holder; Senior Designer, RHJ Associates, Philadelphia, PA

Jenna Myer (GDS) – Executive Vice President, NYONair, New York, NY

Mitchell Operchuck (GDS) – Project Manager, Arena Graphics, Gaithersburg, MD

Elizabeth Palermo (INT) – Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Greenville, SC

Michelle (Palombi) Mormile (INT) – is now an NCIDQ certificate holder! OEI Designer/Space Planner at KI, Washington, DC

Blake Parsekian (INT) – Digital CX Manager, Apple, Los Angeles, CA

Lynde Pepper (INT) – Product Line Site Planning Manager, Philips, Nashville, TN

Nick Pierle (MUS) – pursuing Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Music, University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne

Nicholas Reese (GDS) – Art Director, Bradley and Montgomery (BaM), Indianapolis, IN

Amanda (Shuford) Holmes (INT) – Account Manager and Senior Designer, Alfred Williams & Company, Raleigh, NC

Kaitlin Singh (HFS) – Senior Account Manager, Stone & Leigh Furniture

Deanna (Smith) Harris (INT)– Senior Interior Designer, HLG Studio, Inc., Alpharetta, GA

Kristin Stazzone (ART) – Director of Partnerships, One River School of Art + Design, Clark, NJ

Claire Tibma (INT) – Interior Designer, Tineke Triggs, San Francisco, CA

Maggie Tonkinson (INT) – Senior Designer, Henricksen, Philadelphia, PA

Rachel Townsend (INT) – Design Projects Manager, Choice Hotels International, Rockville, MD

Melanie Vaughn (INT) – Design Assistant, Stephanie Molster Interiors, Charleston, SC

Leah Vitrano (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, Mindy Gayer Design Co, Orange County, CA

Jonica Watrous (MUS and COM) – Director of Event Partnerships, iHeartMedia, NYC

Nina Yasick (THE) – Artistic Casting Coordinator, Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, NV

2017

Jennifer (Armstrong) Barrick (INT) – Designer/Project Manager, Corporate Interiors, Wayne, PA

Nick Bellamy (VMD) – Buyer for Décor + Furniture, Thuma, San Francisco, CA

Gianna Carrabotta (INT) – Senior Designer, 360 Creative Visual Solutions, Boston, MA

Hayley Clarke (INT) – Solution Representative, Power Design, Tampa Bay, FL

Haley Daber (INT) – Senior Design Consultant, Refine Tile & Design Showroom, Wilmington, NC

Lillian Dear (GDS) – Special Event Coordintor, Show Biz Productions, Naples, FL

Kristina Della Pello (VMD) – Studio Artist, Precision AQ, New York, NY

Taryn Duran (VMD) – Field Merchandise Coordinator, Serena & Lily, Winchester, MA

Mary Eaton (INT) – Lead Designer, COUPAR, San Francisco, CA

Madison Evans (GDS) – Associate Director of Media Planning, Monks, NYC

Charlotte Fernlund (INT) – Principal Designer and Founder, Emilyn Design Studio, Naples, FL

Casey (Garr) Taylor (ART) – Senior Medical Animator, Swarm Interactive, Chapel Hill, NC

Hannah Grau (INT) – Design Director, Southwick Architecture + Interiors, Huntersville, NC

Brianna Hoy (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Sandals Resorts International, Miami, FL

Laura Hutchins (MUS) – Adjunct Music Instructor, Midlands Technical College and Benedict College, Columbia, SC

Alyssa (Karim) Kotek (GDS) – Director of North America Marketing, Western Global, Charlotte, NC

Emily Krol (MUS and GAM) - Gaming Marketing Manager - Creators, Exports and Cloud Gaming, Logitech, GA

Grace (Manser) Bush (GDS) – Assistant Marketing Director, Make Creative Studio, Richmond, VA

Meredith Matsakis (VMD) – Visual Merchandising Assistant Project Manager, Cartier, NYC – 2024 Cartier Value Award, for developing the visual merchandising department’s first recycling program. Seven employees across the entire company (globally) awarded annually.

Anna (McAuley) Hurley (INT) – Associate Designer, RH, New York, NY

Trevor McWilliams (GDS) – Senior Graphic Designer, Lumeris, Summerville, SC

Kelly Molinario (INT) – Interior Designer, Design West, Naples, FL

Lindsay Molinario (INT) – Interior Designer, Gulfshore Interior Design, Bonita Springs, FL

Hannah Nisula (VMD) – Designer, Blu Interiors, Sarasota, FL

Tyler Petrich (GDS) – Senior Graphic Designer, Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa, FL

Abigail Phalen (GDS) – Executive Communications Manager, The Walt Disney Company, Windermere, FL

Alexis [Lex] Poolos (GDS and MUS) – Senior Graphic Designer, City of Charlotte Government, Charlotte, NC

Nicole (Poolos) Wallace (VMD) – Lead Designer, Sara Lynn Brennan, Charlotte, NC

Aria (Real) Marlowe – (INT) – Associate Interior Designer, LS3P Associates Ltd, Raleigh, NC

Heather Rossi-Price (THE) – Clinical Recruiter, Geode Health, Chicago, IL

Alex Rugato (THE) – Assistant Electrician, Marvel Universe Live, Feld Entertainment

Ashley Russell (MUS) – Executive Assistant and Marketing, Harmony House Foods, Fletcher, NC

José Andrés San Miguel (GDS) – Studio Manager, flowCORPS, Durham, NC

Daniella Santo (INT) – Interior Designer, MARKZEFF, NYC

Jamie Sitro (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, J. Patryce Design & Company, Hoboken, NJ

Scarlett Stone (INT) – Visual Project Manager, LAGOS, Philadelphia, PA

Carly Sutton (INT) – Associate Manager of Customer Experience, Sixpenny, Miami, FL

Stuart Swinford (VMD) – Sales and Marketing Specialist, Signature Waste Systems, Charlotte, NC

Andrea Tishman (GDS) – General Manager, UNVEILED Club, Brooklyn, NY

Jaclyn Tozlosky (VMD) – Trade Marketing Executive, De Beers, Stamford, CT

Karla Villarreal (INT) – Owner and Designer, KEVA Solutions, Greensboro, NC

Gabriel Wagner (GDS) – Graphic Designer and Production Manager, Fast Sings, Longmont, CO

Kaili Weaver (INT) – Interior Designer, Schrader Design Inc., Charlotte, NC

Miriam (Webster) Sheets (INT) – named Top 30 under 30 Interior Designer in Charlotte, NC; Associate Designer, IA Interior Architects.

Kaylee Williams (VMD) – Sales Assistant, Design Within Reach, Charlotte, NC

Emily Wirth (VMD) – Administrative Manager, Onsite Solar, Marietta, NY

Danielle Wolf (ART/VMD) – Visual Merchandiser, O’Neill, Philadelphia, PA

2018

Eleanor Albert (VMD) – Stakes Coordinator, Maryland Jockey Club, Baltimore, MD

Megan (Buczynski) Mann (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Heather Waters Design, Melbourne, FL

Brian Bufton (GDS) – Graphic Production Manager, Marquis Exhibits, Las Vegas, NV

Kirstin Canner (ART) – Special Events Manager, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC

Cody Clark (THE) – Program Coordinator, University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Maureen Coleman (INT) – Art Educator, East Syracuse Minoa Central Schools, East Syracuse, NY

Alexandra Cote (VMD) – Style Amabassador, Chanel, Short Hills, NJ

Jordan Dallam (THE) – Brand Ambassador, Mustard Lane, NYC

Victoria (Dixon) Marshall (THE) – Production Stage Manager, North Country Center for the Arts, Plymouth, NH

Meghan Donaldson (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Smile Doctors, Washington DC

Kaitlyn Doshier (VMD) – Junior Designer, IBB Design Fine Furnishings, Firsco, TX

Noelle Farmer (INT) – Senior Project Designer, Mitsch Design, Marietta, GA

Mackenzie Fisher (MUS and COM) - Chief Operations Officer, DCPV360, San Diego, CA

Lauren Fitch (MUS and ENG) – Technical Writer, Koniag Government Services, Baltimore, MD

Jessica Fleisher (VMD) – Asst. Project Manager, Stantec, Winston-Salem, NC

Kayla Gigandet (GDS) – Lead Designer-Interactive Design, Boston University, Boston, MA

Paul Green (GDS) – Art Director - Ecommerce, Doing Things, Los Angeles, CA

Matthew Hollis (THE) – Performer, Feld Entertainment, New York, NY

Shannon Howard (MUS) - Teacher, Montessori Children’s House, Denver, CO

Jessie Hull (THE) – Seasonal Stage Manager, Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts, Charlotte, NC

Gretchen Inman (VMD) – Director of Operations, Lexington Betty Foods, Chicago, IL

Alana Isbell (VMD) – Customer Experience Lead, Victoria’s Secret & Co., NYC, NY

Jennifer Joblove (INT) – Owner, Lived In, Miami, FL

Emily Judson (ART) – Advanced Associate, Indian Creek School, Baltimore, MD

Robert Kratz (THE) – Production and Facility Assistant Manager, RJ Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC

Emily Kurek (VMD) – Senior Analyst - Store Operations, Victoria’s Secret, NYC

Ceili Lang (THE) – Studio Manager, Wigmore Studio, Los Angeles, CA

Jared Lindsay (THE) – Copywriter/Editor, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, CA

Ashley Mapley-Brittle (THE) – Theater Director, Alexandria, VA

Marybeth McAllister (GDS) – Graphic Content Producer, Compass Digital, Charlotte, NC

Samantha McCann (VMD) – Senior Manager-Digital Media, NEST New York, NYC

Brittney Meadors (MUS) – Public Affairs Specialist, US National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC

Michaela Mucha (GDS) – Senior Manager for Creative Advertising and Design, The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles, CA

Jillian Perdos (GDS) – Graphic Designer for TeamPeople, International Monetary Fund, Arlington, VA

Courtney Perillo (INT) – Owner and Principal Designer, Courtney Perillo, Charleston, SC

Christopher Putnam (MUS and PSY) – Co-Founder, Estatehub, Kernersville, NC

Kasey Ronan (GDS) – Marketing Director, Pave America, Warrenton, VA

Molly Rothenberg (INT) – Interior Designer/Project Manager, McKeithan Design Studio, Nashville, TN

Jamie Skiff (INT) – Lead Kitchen and Bath Designer, Coakley Home and Hardware, Canton, NY

Carly Sutton (INT) – Associate Manager, Sixpenny, Miami, FL

Maddie Travell (GDS) – Global Studio Team Lead, IWD Retail Software, New York City

Julianna Thiel (INT) – Interior Designer, Vineyard Decorators, Oak Bluffs, MA

Andie Thompson (GDS) - Senior Graphic Designer, Circle K, Charlotte, NC.

Bailey Van Cleave, (ART) - Licensed Professional Counselor, Austin City Counseling, Austin, TX

Lucy Warren (INT) – Associate Designer, Carrie Brigham Design, Naples, FL

Mara Wedekind (GDS) – Wellness Manager, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, Emigrant, MT

Lauren Yoder (INT) – Director of College Advising Communication & Curriculum, 7EDU Impact Academy, Cupertino, CA

2019

Jenna Adams (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Limitless Walls, Greensboro, NC

Hayley Albrecht (GDS) – Multimedia Specialist, Mark Thomas Media, Wake Forest, NC

Mackenzie (Allen) Trigg (INT) – Project Manager, James Michael Howard INC, Jacksonville, FL

Maggie Andrulis (GDS) – Partnership Manager, Cartwhell, Cambridge, MA

Conley Brown (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Newmark, Charlotte, NC

Emily Bunch (HFS) – AutoCAD Specialist, Robb & Stucky, Sarasota, FL

Lauren Collette (INT) – Interior Designer, Design MACS, Oakland, NJ

Maggie Collier (MUS) – Business Development Coordinator, Bohan Advertising, Nashville, TN

Anna Conklin (INT) – Communications Specialist, MedCenter Air, Whitsett, NC

Elisa Crane (GDS) – Graphic designer, Lucky Brand, NYC

Michael Crowley (GDS) – Senior Art Director, RSM (Retail Sports Marketing), Charlotte, NC

Emma Dimaio (MUS and COM) – Booking Manager, The Road Company, NYC

Charles Dobbins (INT) – Business Development Manager, Martin Brudnizki Design Studio Limited, NYC

Carley Downs (INT) – Emerging Professional, LS3P Associates Ltd., Columbia, SC

Gina Figliozzi (ART) - Walt Disney Company, Asst. Manager for Marvel/Lucas North America Brand Commercialization

Kyla George (MUS and SOC) - ESL Teacher, Putnam County School System, Cookeville, TN

Elisabeth Gunshenan (INT) – Design Consultant, Wayfair, Charlotte, NC

Grant Healey (ART) - Grant Healy Pottery Studio, Wilmington, NC.

Madison Hill (INT) – Director of Design, Colwell Group, Braintree, MA

Krista Lamprey (INT) – Interior Designer (NCIDQ), Carrie Moore Interior Design, Durham, NC

Molly Livingston (GDS) – Marketing Team Lead, Everlight Solar, Sun Prairie, WI

Carly Miller (VMD) – Designer, Rafanelli Events, Boston, MA

Hannah Patrick (INT) – Lead Designer, DiFabion Remodeling, Charlotte, NC

Kendra Perley (VMD) – National Trade Representative, L & JG Stickley, Spokane, WA

DeeDee Querolo (VMD) – Realtor, Samson Properties, Reston, VA

Morgan Reid (INT) – Interior Designer, Fazio Architects, Austin, TX

Brianna Reis (INT) – Farm Crew, Featherbed Lane Farm, Hoosick Falls, NY

Ashley Russell (MUS) – Executive Assistant and Marketing, Harmony House Foods, Fletcher, NC

Alisha (Sarkar) Cohan (GDS) – Analyst, Blake Wilson Group, LLC, New York, NY

Brianna Scordato (INT) – Executive Personal Assistant, Pine Ridge Advisers, Greenwich, CT

Clarice (Sigsworth) Gallagher (MUS) – Library Services Coordinator, Salem College, Winston-Salem, NC

Savannah Stone (INT) – Interior Architectural Designer and Project Manager, Pursley Dixon Ford Interior Design, Charlotte, NC

Paxton Taylor (GDS) – Owner/Designer, Pax Studio, Thomasville, NC

Darby McGee Tye (VMD) – Associate Designer, Delphinium Design, Charlotte, NC

Katharine Watts (INT) – Interior Designer, CBK – Centerbrook Architects and Planners, Centerbrook, CT

Erica Wycoff (VMD) – Sales Manager, K Kane LLC, New York, NY

2020

Maelee Arnold (INT) – Interior Designer, Albion Associates, High Point, NC

Mara Alvarado (ART) – Assistant Head of Photography, Eldred’s Fine Art and Antiques Auctioneers, East Dennis, MA

Charlotte Ayers (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Kimley-Horn, Raleigh, NC

Sophia (Brown) Jordan (FMD) – Merchandising Manager, Shutterfly.com, Fort Mill, SC

Jonathon Cardona (INT) – Inflight Supervisor, United Airlines, San Francisco, CA

Adam Cunningham (MUS and MTH) – Contract Analyst II, ICON plc, Raleigh, NC

Gabriella Festa (INT) – Interior Designer, Dream House Studios, Severna, MD

Gina Figliozzi (ART) – Assistant Manager for North America Brand Commercialization, the Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL

Amy Fleener (INT) – Junior Designer, Marika Meyer Interiors, Bethesda, MD

Priscilla Frasier (GDS) – Junior E-Commerce Graphic Designer, Cato Corporation, Charlotte, NC

Allison Gagnon (GDS) – Creative Services Director, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC

Abigail Hackenberg (THE) – Pursuing Master’s in Counseling in Addictions, East Carolina University

Jennifer Hahn (INT) – Sales Design Consultant, The Tile Shop, Edison, NJ

Hannah Kline (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Sailun Tire Americas, Toronto, Ontario

Reid Knox (INT) – Project Designer, Ross Tarrant Architects, Lexington, KY

Olivia Krodel (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Gannett- USA Today Network, Pittsburgh, PA

Hannah Le (VMD) – Associate Product Designer, Umbrage, Houston, TX

Olivia Leenhouts (THE) – Apprentice, MAD Creative Fabrication, Orlando, FL

Jess LeVasseur (ART) – Physician Scheduling Coordinator, MaineHealth, Westbrook, ME

Eleanor Lloyd (INT) – Style Advisor, Aritzia, Bloomington, MN

Michele Marotta (ART) – Therapist, Ellie Mental Health, Winston-Salem, NC

Morganlee McGrath (VMD) – Specification Sales, Smart Lighting Solutions – Georgia, Atlanta, GA

Sarah Noxwell (GDS) – UX/UI Designer, Cadre5, Knoxville, TN

Mikaela Olmsted (MUS and BUS 2020; MA BL 2021) - Admissions Counselor, High Point University, High Point, NC

Johnele Paton (INT) – Interior Designer II, Nelson Worldwide, Philadelphia, PA

Robyn Pitt (GDS) - Graphic Designer, Digital Marketing Director, Greater Fayetteville Chamber, NC; named one of Fayetteville’s 40 Under 40

Zariyah Rhynehardt (INT) – Project Manager, Decca Hospitality Furnishings, High Point, NC

Robyn (Royal) Pitt (GDS) – Marketing and Communications Director, Greater Fayetteville Chamber, Fayetteville, NC

Morgan Sandberg (INT) – Designer, Arcadis, Washington, DC

Lindsay Schmidtmann (INT) – Project Coordinator, EAC Interior Design, Frederick, MD

Riley Short (VMD) – Designer – In Home Sales, Closets by Design, Tampa, FL

Christine Watt (THE) – Senior Editorial Administrator, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL

Bridget Anderson (INT) – Interior Designer, Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design, Basalt, CO

Tabitha Brandel (MUS) – Assistant Artist Manager, Primo Artists, NYC

Gabrielle Bryce (GDS) – Email Marketing and Social Media Specialist, Spillover Software Group, Winston-Salem, NC

Mikayla Burmeister (INT) – Interior Construction Design Manager, CBI, Charlotte, NC

Hailey Conrad (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Vineyard Vines, Stamford, CT

Megan Ditaranto (ART) – Digital Marketing Specialist, Madison Capital Group, Charlotte, NC

Lauren Geiger (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Mabley Handler Interior Design, Water Mill, NY

Natalie Geriot (GDS) – Entertainment Coordinator, NBCUniversal, Los Angeles, CA

William Hoffman (GDS) – Graphic Designer, HomeSource Systems, Marlton, NJ

Ragan Keefer (THE) – Admissions Officer/Interviewer, Planet Education Networks, London, UK

Bailey King (VMD) – Architecture & Design Manager, Ralph Lauren A+D Studio, NYC

Cassie King (ART) – Completed Master’s of Science in Research in Clinical; Psychology Research Assistant, University of Hertfordshire

Abigail Klein (ART) – Business Development Representative, The RealReal, Los Angeles, CA

Megan Kuras (GDS) - Graphic Designer, Washington Nationals, Washington DC

Grace Ann Letzinger (DNC) – Regional Director for Little People’s Creative Workshop and Company Manager for RPM Dance

Ashlyne McComb (INT) – Interior Designer, STG Design, Austin, TX

Ally Myers (GDS) - Graphic Designer, Furnitureland South, Jamestown, NC

Kristen Pinsky (ART) – Internal Communications Specialist, MyEyeDr, Wilmington, NC

Nina Rizzo (GDS) - Graphic Design and Marketing Associate, Cast Nylons Limited, Willoughby, OH

Emma Russell (THE) – Senior Recruiter, AMN Healthcare, Sarasota, FL

Laney (Sellinger) Sheeks (INT) – Junior Designer, Stephanie Ervin Interiors, Nashville, TN

Noah Sigsworth (MUS) - Music Teacher ,Corinth Holders High School, Wendell, NC; Minister of Music, Saint Giles Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC

Sydney Stallings (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty, Mount Pleasant, SC

Candyce Sturgeon (ART) – pursuing Masters of Art History, Criticism, and Conservation at University of Louisville Hite Art Institute, Louisville, KY

Adrianna Tingley (INT) – Designer, CPG Architects, Stamford, CT

Kenzie Ulrich (GDS) – Production Artist I, NIKE, Beaverton, OR

Alannah Van Horn (INT) – Interior Designer, Kelli Nemer Art + Design, Owings Mills, Maryland

2022

Lauren Barsa (INT) – Interior Designer, Plan Architecture, NYC

Madison Baylock (GDS) - Graphic Designer, Spectrum, Charlotte, NC

Samantha Bloom (GDS) – UX/UI Designer, Carters Inc., Atlanta, GA

Chloe Castelli (GDS) –

Gabrielle Causey (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Name & Number, Raleigh, NC

Kaitlyn Conroy (GDS) – Social Media Specialist, Margaritaville, Orlando, FL

Emmie D’Amico (THE) – Entertainer at Crazy Science Corp, NYC

Charlotte Dorn (FMD) – Assistant Event Planner, 828 Venue Management Company, Charlotte, NC

Emma Farley (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, TriVistaUSA Design + Build, Arlington, VA

Olivia Farone (INT) – Design Assistant, Sapphire Pear, Willoughby, OH

Ava Farraher (INT) – Interior Designer, Honey Collins Interiors, Saugus, MA

Tiara Fielding (MUS) - Audience Development Manager, Terrapinn, NYC

Tatiana Goldberg (INT) – Owner and Principal, Slate Home Interiors, Fort Myers, FL

Kristen Gurganus (INT) – Associate Designer, RH, Charlotte, NC

Lauren Heilig (GDS) – Graphic Designer and Creative Projects Coordinator, High Point University, High Point, NC

Henry Heydinger (MUS) - completed Master’s degree in Choral Conducting, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY; Graduate Assistant for Choral Conducting, EKU

Jerry Hurley (MUS) - Pursuing Master’s degree in Voice Performance, North Colorado University.

JD Hurst (THE) – Electrician/Stagehand at the Hylton Performing Arts Center at George Mason University

Ashton Kajcienski (GDS) – Operations Manager for The Ritz Raleigh, Live Nation Entertainment, Raleigh, NC

Thais Karol (FMD) – Buyer, Visual Merchandiser, Lead Events Coordinator, South Street Gardens, Morristown, NJ

Becca Korn (THE) – Solutions Engineer Analyst, Deloitte, Rockville, MD

Megan Kuras (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Washington Nationals, Washington DC

Anna Lomax (INT) – Junior Interior Designer II, Hartman Design Group, Rockville, MD

Cayla Lowrey (INT) – Interior Designer, CJMW Architecture, Winston-Salem, NC

Emma Lynch (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Corey Damen Jenkins & Assoc, NYC

Faye Lynch (FMD) – Wholesale Coordinator, Marie Oliver, Greensboro, NC

Jessica Marley (INT) – Marketing Coordinator – Furniture, KUKA HOME, Las Vegas, NV

Roman Meilinger (INT) – Interior Designer, Alfred Williams & Company, Charlotte, NC

Gabriela Metaras (MUS) – completed a Master of Education from Hofstra University; Educator, Lane Elementary School, Bethpage, NY

Anna Mongeluzo (FMD) – Professional Makeup Artist, Beverly Hills, CA

Amanda Pennucci (MUS): Pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Counseling, Liberty University

Hannah Sowers (INT) – pursuing Masters of Architecture, North Carolina State University

Samantha Spurr (INT) – Interior Designer and Owner, SNS Interiors LLC, NJ

Stephanie Stone (MUS) – Production Assistant, Metropolitan Opera, NY, NY

America Toledo (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Michael Graves, Winston-Salem, NC; Passed the NCIDQ!!

Kayla (Wattenbarger) Underwood (INT) – Associate Design Project Manager, CBI, Charlotte, NC

Melissa Wetherbee (INT) – Associate Interior Designer, AmTab, Morrisville, NC

Caroline Zogheb (INT) –Interior Designer, Pembrooke & Ives, New York, NY

2023

Sophia Alary (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Limitless Walls, Rural Hall, NC

Freddie Allen III (GDS) – Junior Graphic Designer, Get Engaged, Atlanta, GA

Reyna Alston (MUS) – pursuing a Doctor of Music Arts in Conducting and Composition at University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Kennedy Anderson (INT) – Design Advisor, Serena & Lily, Haverford, PA

Emily Bargy (INT) – Interior Designer, Redline Design Group, Raleigh, NC

Allison (Berg) Dysle (INT) - Designer, OTJ Architects, Washington, D.C.

Sabine Blattner (INT) – Design Consultant, Haverty’s Furniture, Charlotte, NC

Sydney Brett (FMD) – Beauty Account Coordinator, Kaplow, NY, NY

Ja’Karia Burdett (INT) – Designer, Office Environments, Charlotte, NC

Sophia Carosella (GDS) – completed MPS in Fashion Management, Parsons School of Design

Ava Carter (INT) – Design Assistant, Erica Burns Interiors, Washington, D.C.

Sarah Clancy (INT) – Project Manager, Karen Thomas Associates, NYC

Peyton Conner (THE) – Marketing Manager, The Wall Printer, Roanoke, VA

Kendall Logan Cooney (FMD) – Director of Social Media Marketing, Delaware Valley Plastic Surgery, Cherry Hill, NJ

Rebekah Crawford (ART) – Art educator, Triad Baptist Christian Academy, Kernersville, NC

Helen de Weissenbruch (INT) – Sales and Design Specialist, Design Within Reach, Charlotte, NC

Allison (Berg) Dysle (INT) – Affiliate Designer, OTJ Architects, Washington, DC

Ann Claire Edwards (GDS) – Art Director, Crobar Creative Leverage, Greensboro, NC

Emma Eustace (INT) – Interior Designer, Hartman Design Group, Rockville, MD

Haley Frazier (INT) – Interior Designer, Kelli Nemer Art + Design, Owings Mills, MD

Hillary (Geary) Caudill (GDS) – Advertisement Designer, The N2 Company, Cleves, OH

Ivy Gelhaus (INT) – Interior Designer, Michelle Miller Design, St. Petersburg, FL

Hanna (George) Beverly (INT) – Interior Designer, Pearce Design Group, Pleasant Beach, NJ

Hannah Goode (DSN) – Graphic Designer, Vestique, Charlotte, NC

Alexis Haas (INT) – Interior Designer, Bonae Interiors, Pottstown, PA

Lucy Hartman (INT) – Interior Design Assistant, True Design, Durham, NC

Kayla Horne (GDS) – Graphic Design Consultant, CINSYR Creative Group, Syracuse, NY

Chase Hutchings (GDS) – Keyholder, Free People, Atlanta, GA

Juliana Maniscalco (INT) – Project Designer, elite|studio e, Farmingdale, NY

Shannon Martin (INT) – Senior Interior Designer, Saybrook Home, Old Saybrook, CT

Macy McFerren (ART) – Studio Tech and Instructor, The Vessel, Madison, AL

Jaclyn McGhee (THE) – Real Estate Agent, Coldwell Banker, Raleigh, NC

Katlyn McNamara (FMD) – Beauty Advisor, Sephora

Alexis Miller (INT) – pursuing Masters of Architecture, Clemson University

Joey Moretti (GDS) – Design Assistant, Rhone, Stamford, CT

Garett Motsko (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Custom Sock Lab, Charlotte, NC

Alivia Mountford (INT) – Artist/Designer, ALIV, West Hartford, CT

Emery Murphy (INT) – Interior Designer, The Perfect Vignette, Boston, MA

Abigail Peterson (INT) – Interior Design Assistant, Meredith Ellis Design, Dallas, TX

Sidney Potts (INT) – Customer Coordinator, Sedgewick Homes, Salisbury, NC

Ashley Pratt (GDS) – Association Manager, CM Services, Inc., Huntersville, NC

Connie Quagliata (DNC) – Instructor, Spotlight Dance Studio, Butner, NC

Angelina Riehl (INT) – Interior Designer, Pursley Dixon Architecture, Charlotte, NC

Lauren Riley (GDS) – Museum Volunteer Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA, High Point, NC

Hannah Robertson (INT) – Designer, Jennifer Stoner Interiors, Richmond, VA

Emma Rolfe (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Altar’d State, Knoxville, TN

Angela Romano (GDS) – Marketing Design Coordinator, Truly Good Foods, Charlotte, NC

Brian Russo (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Oliver James Interiors, Boston, MA

Talia Scheyer (INT) – Interior Designer, Vanessa DeLeon Associates, Edgewater, NJ

Elizabeth Schroeder (DNC) – Account Manager of Membership Services, Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte, NC

Savannah Shockley (THE) – Attending Cosmetology school at Aveda Institute, Chapel Hill, NC

Julia Staffin (THE) – Office Manager, Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, NYC

Sophie Stebbins (GDS) – Graphic and Multimedia Designer, Airlines Reporting Corporation, Arlington, VA

Caroline Sykes (MUS) – completed Masters of Music, Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University; Administrative Assistant, Annapolis Opera, Annapolis, MD

Grace Talbott (GDS) – pursuing Masters of Counselor Education, Longwood University

Krystina Tanner (FMD) – Assistant Manager, Veronic Beard, Royal Palm Beach, FL

Katie Taylor (INT) – Sales and Design Consultant, Casual Furniture World, Greensboro, NC

Madyson Tippett (ART) – Art Teacher, Randolph County Schools, NC

Cleonice Troy (FMD) – Allocator, DTLR, Inc., Baltimore, MD

Holland Turner (GDS) – Graphic Design Specialist, High Point University

Skylar U’Glay (GDS) – Communications and Marketing Manager, School of Arts and Design at High Point University, High Point, NC

Emily Voight (INT) – Assistant Interior Designer, Emerald & Oak, Charlotte, NC

Kathryn Wainright (FMD) – Coordinator, Marie Oliver, Greensboro, NC

Lila Walter (FMD) – Beauty Intern, Factory PR, NYC

Rachel Watson (INT) – Design Consultant, RH, Raleigh, NC

Hannah Wells (THE) – Actor, Piedmont Players Theatre, Salisbury, NC

Deveis Wooten (INT) – Sales Associate, Lovesac, Charlotte, NC

Keri Wright (FMD) – Luxury Sales Stylist-Fine/Fashion Jewelry, Saks Fifth Avenue

Marecia Wright (GDS) – Neighborhood Engagement, AmeriCorps VISTA, High Point, NC

Lindsey Wynne (INT) – Creative Coordinator, Hickory Chair Co., Hickory, NC

2024

Anastasia Avlonitis (INT) – Junior Designer, Alchemy Studio, NYC

Spencer Baron (GDS) – Co-Founder & Director of Creative Services, LifestyleDAO LLC

Brookelynn Berry-Wagner (GDS) –Graphic Designer, Ashley Furniture Industries, Arcadia, WI

Morgan Botwinik (INT) – Senior Asst. Store Designer, Spencer’s, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Haley Bracci (INT) – pursuing Masters of Communication and Business Leadership at High Point University

Lizzie Brown (INT) – identified as a “Rising Star” by Space magazine

Gracie Buckles (FMD) – Store Operations Associate, Sid & Ann Mashburn, Washington DC

Garrett Burger (DSN) – Social Media Specialist and Promotional Product Outsourcing, D&D Companies, Clarksville, TN

Madeline Bycoff (FMD) – Executive Assistant, Marie Oliver, Needham, MA

Mia Ciccarelli (FMD) – completed a masters of Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management, LIM College, NYC

Azriel Crank (INT) – Design Project Manager, CBI, Charlotte, NC

Chelsea DeLapp (MUS) – pursuing a master of Industrial Organizational Psychology at East Carolina University

Aidan Dietrick (GDS) – Graphic Designer, New York Islanders, Floral Park, NY

Tierra Dukes (INT) – junior store planning coordinator, Bassett Furniture Industries, Greensboro, NC

Ariel Escobar (GDS) – UI Design Specialist, New Bananas LLC, High Point, NC

Keelin Gallagaher (INT) – Home Stager, Bella Staging & Design, Charlotte, NC

Ella Gutenstein (GDS) – Associate Graphic Designer, Velas Hispanola, Mount Pleasant, SC

Anna Hankins (INT) – Account Manager, Moore & Giles, Lynchburg, VA

Jade Harloff (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Demi Ryan, Chapel Hill, NC

Ragan Heifferon (ART/DSN) – Marketing Intern, Cogent Analytics, Greensboro, NC

Alexia Kallaur (INT) – Designer/Project Manager, Interior Elements, Raleigh, NC

Madison Kiessling (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Dream House Studios, Annapolis, MD

Kaylin LaFleche (INT) – Interior Designer, Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects, Severna Park, MD

Kari Lambert (INT) – Interior Designer, Firm Ground Architects, Minneapolis, MN

Gabrielle Lozon (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, CRAFT architecture + interiors, Wilmington, NC

Mia Miller (FMD) – Procurement Coordinator, Red Ventures, Fort Mill, SC

Emma Molne (INT) – pursing Masters of Communication and Business Leadership, High Point University

Madelyn Mudd (THE) – Marketing Coordinator, Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts, Greensboro, NC

Chloe Murnane (FMD) – Social Media Marketing & Management Assistant, Hochman Marketing, Hamptons, NY

Taylor Ann O’Connor (GDS) – Social Media Manager, Lexington Home Brands, Thomasville, NC

Carmella Petruccelli (MUS) - pursuing Masters of Communication and Business Leadership, High Point University, High Point, NC

Lainey Polmateer (BFA) – Marketing Associate, The First Financial Group, Washington DC

Ariana Ranieri (DSN) – Graphic Designer, Monkee’s Franchising LLC, Greensboro, NC

Luca Reich (INT) – Interior Designer, Karen Asprea Interiors, New York, NY

Olivia Salas (FMD) – pursuing Masters of Communication and Business Leadership, High Point University, High Point, NC

Anna Sanders (INT) – GSA Specialist Project Designer, Darran Furniture, High Point, NC

James Sandoval (MUS) – pursuing a Master of Music, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, Australia

Taylor Shelah (GDS) – Junior Graphic Designer, Warschawski, Baltimore, MD

Halldora Thorsdottir (INT) –Interior Designer, Megan Molten, Charleston, SC

Nina Volpe (DSN) – pursuing a MFA in Graphic Design, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD

2025

Alishah Aamir (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Crobar, Greensboro, NC

Nicole Amorocho (DNC) – Dance Instructor, Kernersville Dance Company, Kernersville, NC

Sierra Basara (ART) – pursuing a Master of Counseling and Art Therapy, Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University

Jalen Bynum (THE) – Disney College Program Participant, Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL

Taylor Chapman (INT) – pursing a Master of Communication and Business Leadership, High Point University

Abi Craig (GDS) – pursuing a Master of Museum Exhibition Design, Syracuse University

Lilian Dedeian (INT) – Assistant Designer, Luma Interior Design, Hoboken, NJ

Bethany Elias (FMD) – Brand Associate, Abercrombie & Fitch, Natick, MA

Noah Franks (GDS) – pursuing a master of Art History at Virginia Commonwealth University

Macy Gatts (INT) – Interior Designer, CBB Design Firm, Morganton, NC

Kinsey Gebhart (ART) – pursuing a Master of Arts Management, Carnegie Mellon University

Christian Gill (GDS) – Illustrator, SATO America (internship), Charlotte, NC

Mary Gomez (DNC) – pursuing a Master of Dance Movement Therapy and Counseling, Drexel University

Chloe Hernandez (INT) – pursing a Master of Business Administration, High Point University

Mary Kate Hewitt (INT) – pursing a Master of Architecture, University of Virginia

Ann Irvin (INT) – pursing a Master of Communication and Business Leadership, High Point University

Aaron Jackson (MUS) – pursuing Masters of Percussion Performance, Eastern Tennessee State University

Madeline Kline (INT) – Interior Designer, Renée Gaddis Interiors, Naples, FL

Kyler Koning (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Java House, Carmel, IN

Sara Lafontaine (INT) – Design Coordinator, Shea Homes, Charlotte, NC

Emma Lally (FMD) – Co-owner, Fearless Angel Boutique, Norwell, MA

Emma Longboat (MUS) – pursuing a Master of Choral Music Education at Virginia Tech

Raegan Lowder (INT) – Interior Design Consultant, Restoration Hardware, Charlotte, NC

Callie Rose Marion (THE) – Concierge, High Point University, High Point, NC

Jenni Merther (INT) – pursing a Master of Communication and Business Leadership, High Point University

Ruby Palmer (ART) – pursing a Master of Art Therapy and Counseling, George Washington University

Jillian Pandiscia (GDS) – Graphic Designer, Worldwide Golf, Pittsboro, NC

Shelby Peace (INT) – Asst. Interior Designer, Stanley’s Home Center, Pittsboro, NC

Mia Pepitone (INT) – Merchandise Coordinator, Braxton Culler, Sophia, NC

Brianna Rapaccioli (INT) – pursuing a Master of Architecture at Pratt Institute

Kayla Turner (INT) – Interior Design Coordinator, Stantec

Viginia Vincent (INT) – Junior Interior Designer, Pye Interiors, Charlottesville, VA

Amanda Warren (INT) – Interior Designer, Baskerville, Charlotte, NC

DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

Dr. John C. Turpin, Dean

Ms. Martha Ashley, Administrative Assistant

SOAD@highpoint.edu

336 841 9514

STUDIO ARTS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

Mr. Mark Brown

mabrown@highpoint.edu

336 841 9596

INTERIOR DESIGN AND FASHION MERCHANDISING

Dr. Jane Nichols

jnichols@highpoint.edu

336 841 9565

SUPPORT THE DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

The David R. Hayworth School of Arts and Design houses all of the visual and performing arts majors at High Point University. You may choose to support the arts and our students by donating to the School or associated programs. Funds will be used to support student scholarships, productions, guest artists series, outreach programs, and the many opportunities that make HPU ARTS extraordinary. Those who generously make annual leadership gifts of $1,924 or more will be listed in the University’s President’s Circle Honor Roll of Donors.

To make a donation please visit: engage.highpoint.edu/arts-design

MUSIC

Dr. Marc Foster

mfoster@highpoint.edu

336 841 4551

THEATER AND DANCE

Mr. Doug Brown

dbrown@highpoint.edu

336 841 4525

SUPPORT THE DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

Each day, our Admissions team assists future HPU students and parents in their journey to find their perfect college. Our students come from 50 states and 43 countries, but they have at least one thing in common: the desire to be extraordinary! At HPU, our commitment to being The Premier Life Skills University is rooted in a powerful combination of fast-paced innovation and strong values. We have a healthy obsession for connecting the foundation-building liberal arts education with career-focused outcomes.

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