▸ Clayton High student Sarah Fuccello has had a robust high school experience and is making the most of her senior year.
Versatile student commands the spotlight Submitted by JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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LAYTON — Clayton High senior Sarah Fuccello is comfortable being in the spotlight. She sings, acts and is president of the Interact Club, just to name a few of her activities. She has performed in productions with Clayton High Performing Arts including “Into The Woods,” “Rumors,” “Chicago,” and, most recently, “Peter and The Starcatcher.” Fuccello was also named to the 2022 N.C. Honors Chorus. Out of approximately 800 students that auditioned, she was one of just 179 students that earned a spot. She recently performed with the other students from around the state in Winston-Salem. She, as well as the other students from across the state, worked on and learned eight songs for the event. Then they all came together to work on them, and ultimately
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performed the songs at the end of the weekend. “It’s so strong when everyone sings together,” Fuccello said. The thing Fuccello loves the most about the performing arts is watching the show or concert come together. She enjoys the process and the way everyone works so hard to make the magic happen. “It’s always a good experience,” she said. She was also recently named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Fuccello is one of approximately 34,000 students who received letters of commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named based on a nationally applied selection index score, and some of these students do become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.