2021 Magnificat Dance Concert Program: Bloom

MAGNIFICAT PERFORMING ARTS

From the President

Dear Friends of Magnificat:

Welcome to the 2021 Dance Concert! Tonight, you will witness another example of the Magnificat community’s resilience as the members of the Magnificat High School Dance Team and the Magnificat Dance Training Company triumphantly (and safely) return to the stage in the Magnificat Center for the Performing Arts.

As you know, the 2020-2021 school year has been one of challenge, but it has also been a year that showed our students the power of creativity and determination. Magnificat’s dancers adapted to the ever-changing COVID landscape in many ways from a new audition process last spring and employing safety protocols in the dance studio to performing at competitions with limited audiences and competing at Nationals by video as opposed to in person. Their flexibility in the face of uncertainty is admirable.

You will notice that a number of the dances were choreographed by students themselves. Their talent, creativity, and leadership are evident in these performances as they extend their dance training.

Thank you for your support of the Dance program and the Performing Arts at Magnificat. Enjoy the show!

In the Spirit of Mary’s Magnificat,

Moira Clark ’77 President

From the Director of Dance

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”

Ecclesiastes 3:13 Perspective is everything. The things in life that make us tick, that get under our skin, or that make our spirits soar add vibrant emotion to our lives…or not. It’s all in the perspective. Like every other year, our program begins with a theme; a thought that helps us appreciate the opportunity, persevere through the challenges, find energy in the exhaustion, joy in the blessings and humility in the successes. Our theme drives our intent. And our perspective changes everything.

This season, we adopted the theme Bloom. When we started in June, the uncertainty of the season even happening amidst the pandemic was overwhelming. We quickly learned that we might not know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds tomorrow. We planted that uncertainty in the hands of God, our Father, from whom all blessings flow. Our hope was the seed, rooted in faith, and nourished by resilience, gratitude, joy, and cherishing every moment as if it were our last.

Sometimes, in order to become exactly who God intended you to be, you have to grow in ways you’ve never imagined. This season we placed seeds in places that ached the most, and learned to accept that what comes next may not be easy, but it will be worth it. Dancers, I pray that wherever life plants you – lean into your growth and trust God’s path set before you. This year you learned to weather the storm.

You learned that you need the light and the dark in order to bloom.

You are the flowers that have come from this rain. I am beyond inspired by your resilience and beauty. You are God’s proof of His beautiful handiwork that no one could fathom – beginning to end.

As you are entertained by compelling artistry and athleticism tonight, may your heart be filled with the hope of a seedling, and the faith of a blossom. Thank you for your continued support of the entire Performing Arts Department at Magnificat.

God’s richest blessings, Jill Haller Director of Dance

Bloom

MAGNIFICAT DANCE CONCERT 2021 ORDER OF PERFORMANCE ACT I: Knock on Wood...................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Kayla Bucci, Mairead Cochran, Kate

Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Clare Fox, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Katie Grundel, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Hailey Irwin, Ava Izzo, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Keagan McCarty, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff, Sofia Zagore Choreographer: Alyssa Brutlag and Jessica Brutlag 2nd Place in Division – CoC 1st Place in Division, 3rd Overall Production – HV 1st Overall Production – TIA 1st Place in Division, 1st Overall Production – WCDE

Rescue Me....................................Magnificat Dance Training Company

Taylor Coyne, Shekinah Crawford, Lauren Ellis, Ellerie

Heinzmann, Ellie Hill, Amelia Lamb, Clare Martin, Hallie McLaughlin, Marta Minarik, Lauren Prusak, Lindsey Smits, Sara Tenerowicz, Calista Zajac Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

Sweet Caroline............................................Varsity Dancer: Kate Crisafi Choreographer: Payton St. John ’18

JV Pom............................................................Magnificat JV Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Mairead Cochran, Clare Fox, Katie

Grundel, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Ava Izzo, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Keagan McCarty, Grace Richter, Caroline Wolff, Sofia Zagore Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15 2nd Place in Division – CoC

Losing You...........................................................................Varsity Dancers

Anna Curtis, Hailey Irwin, Giavanna Pietrocola, Allyson Skuderin,

Megan Walsh

Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 8th Overall Senior Small Group – AD 2nd Place in Division – CoC 3rd Place in Division – HV 1st Place in Division, Passion and Power Award - WCDE

Natural Woman...........................................Varsity Dancer: Kayla Bucci Choreographer: Kayla Bucci 2nd Place in Division, 4th Overall Senior Solo – HV 1st Overall Senior Solo, Commitment Award, Overall Competition High Score – TIA Director’s Choice, Artistic Excellence Award-Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Canyon Moon............................................JV Dancer: Mairead Cochran Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

Wannabe Like Me...............................................Magnificat Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis,

Sienna D’Agostino, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Hailey Irwin, Luciana Marniella, Aaria Patel, Grace Richter, Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Molly Stanton ’16 2nd Place in Division – HV

Stand in the Light...................................Varsity Dancer: Megan Walsh Choreographer: Cathi Feeny 8th Overall Senior Solo – TIA

Lookalike......................................................................................JV Dancers

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Mairead Cochran, Catherine Hustey,

Ava Izzo, Sophia Maiorana, Keagan McCarty, Caroline Wolff, Sofia Zagore

Choreographer: Logan Spellacy ’19 2nd Place in Division – CoC 3rd Place in Division - WCDE

Missing You........................................................................................Dancers

Beatrice Ghosn, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Sara Iacano, Isabella Jonke, Luciana Marniella, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens

Featured Student Choreographer: Anna Curtis Director’s Choice - Art in Motion Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department Dedicated to all those who have lost their battle with mental health. They will forever be in our hearts.

How It Ends..................................................Varsity Dancer: Anna Curtis Choreographer: Alexandra Grabowski National Champion, America’s Choice Award – CoC 4th Overall Senior Solo – TIA Director’s Choice – Technical Excellence Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Pop.........................................................................................Varsity Dancers

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Alyssa Pietrocola

Choreographer: Payton St. John ’18 9th Overall Senior Small Group – AD 2nd Place in Division – CoC 2nd Place in Division – WCDE

Can’t Touch This..............................................JV Dancer: Katie Grundel Choreographer: Tori Muellauer McKinney ’11

Sky Full of Song....................................................JV Dancer: Grace Richter Choreographer: Payton St. John ’18

Lizards.......................................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass,

Clare Hoban, Isabella Jonke, Luciana Marniella, Aaria Patel, Giavanna Pietrocola, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff

Choreographer: Payton St. John ’18 National Champion in Division, 2nd Overall Open Category, Choreography Excellence Award – CoC

Never Let Me Go.....................................Varsity Dancer: Allyson Skuderin Choreographer: Cathi Feeny 7th Overall Senior Solo – TIA

Bruises..........................................................Varsity Dancer: Madisyn Payne Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

Nebraska Jones.................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Clare Fox, Sydney Geise,

Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Isabella Jonke, Maura Martin, Aaria Patel, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff

Choreographer: Alyssa Brutlag National Champion – CoC 2nd Place in Division, Judge’s Choice Award – HV

Don’t Rain on My Parade........Magnificat Dance Training Company Member: Amelia Lamb Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

A New Day Has Come.....................................................Varsity Dancers

Hailey Irwin, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens Choreographer: Cathi Feeny 6th Overall Teen Trio – AD 2nd Place in Division – HV 9th Overall Trios – TIA 1st Place in Division – WCDE

Better Now................................................Varsity Dancer: Maddie Glass Choreographer: Payton St. John ’18 6th Overall Senior Solo – TIA Director’s Choice – Artistic Excellence Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Hold On.................................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis,

Clare Fox, Sydney Geise, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Madisyn Payne, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 5th in Division – CoC 3rd in Division – WCDE

Dem Beats.................Magnificat Dance Training Company Member: Shekinah Crawford Choreographer: Shekinah Crawford

Varsity Pom.........................................Magnificat Varsity Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Sydney

Geise, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Hailey Irwin, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15 National Champion – CoC

Peer Pressure...................................................JV Dancer: Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

Weightless............................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Kate Crisafi, Bella Jonke, Aaria Patel Choreographer: Alexandra Grabowski 5th Place Overall Trios – TIA

Cosmic Love........................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Sydney Geise, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Hailey Irwin, Sophia Maiorana, Keagan McCarty, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh, Sofia Zagore Choreographer: Alyssa Brutlag 3rd Overall Senior Large Group, Best of Show Award – AD 3rd Overall Teen Large Group – TIA

Sugar Plum Fairy..................Magnificat Featured Dancer: Eva Miller Choreographer: Melanie Scuzs

Whispering Jesse..............................................................Varsity Dancers

Sienna D’Agostino, Sydney Geise, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne,

Ella Stephens

Choreographer: Mary Grace Geise ’19 National Champion – CoC 2nd Place in Division – WCDE

Hypnosis..............................................................................Varsity Dancers

Anna Curtis, Clare Hoban, Megan Walsh Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 7th Overall Senior Trio – AD 4th Place in Division – CoC 3rd Place in Division, 3rd Place Overall Senior Trios – HV 2nd Place Overall Trios, Flawless Award – TIA 2nd Place in Division – WCDE

Sort Of..........................................Magnificat Dance Training Company

Taylor Coyne, Shekinah Crawford, Lauren Ellis, Ellerie

Heinzmann, Ellie Hill, Amelia Lamb, Clare Martin, Hallie McLaughlin, Marta Minarik, Lauren Prusak, Lindsey Smits, Sara Tenerowicz, Calista Zajac Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

Every Teardrop is a Waterfall.................Magnificat JV Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Mairead Cochran, Clare Fox, Katie Grundel, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Ava Izzo, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Keagan McCarty, Grace Richter, Caroline Wolff, Sofia Zagore Choreographer: Cathi Feeny 2nd Place in Division – CoC 1st Place in Division – HV 3rd Place in Division – WCDE

Islands....................................................Magnificat Varsity Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Sydney

Geise, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Hailey Irwin, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh

Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 2nd Place in Division, 3rd Overall Contemporary Category – CoC 1st Overall Senior Large Groups – TIA

ACT II: Diamonds.............................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Clare Fox, Katie Grundel, Clare

Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Ava Izzo, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Keagan McCarty, Aaria Patel, Megan Walsh

Choreographer: Lauren Burns National Champion in Division, 3rd Overall Novelty Category CoC 1st Place in Division, 5th Overall Senior Large Groups – HV 1st Overall Teen Large Group – TIA

Check On It..................................Magnificat Dance Training Company

Taylor Coyne, Shekinah Crawford, Lauren Ellis, Ellerie

Heinzmann, Ellie Hill, Amelia Lamb, Clare Martin, Hallie McLaughlin, Marta Minarik, Lauren Prusak, Lindsey Smits, Sara Tenerowicz, Calista Zajac Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15

Starlit Afternoon.........................................Magnificat JV Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Mairead Cochran, Clare Fox, Katie

Grundel, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Ava Izzo, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Keagan McCarty, Grace Richter, Caroline Wolff, Sofia Zagore

Choreographer: Lauren Burns 2nd Place in Division – CoC 5th Overall Teen Large Groups – TIA 3rd Place in Division – WCDE

Crying...................................................................................Varsity Dancers

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sydney Geise, Madisyn

Payne, Alyssa Pietrocola, Allyson Skuderin, Megan Walsh

Choreographer: Sean Howe 2nd Place in Division, Choreography Excellence – CoC 2nd Overall Teen Large Groups – TIA 3rd Place in Division – WCDE Director’s Choice – Collaborative Artistry Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Thinking.......................................................Varsity Dancer: Clare Hoban Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 5th Overall Senior Solo – TIA

Overthinker.......................................................................................Dancers

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Sienna D’Agostino, Sara Iacano, Hailey

Irwin, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana Marniella, Keagan McCarty,

Aaria Patel, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Caroline Wolff

Featured Student Choreographer: Megan Walsh Director’s Choice – Innovative Choreography Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Disneyland........................................Vocal Performance: Calista Zajac 1st Overall Teen Vocal Solo, Future Broadway Star Award - TIA

I Gotcha................................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis,

Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Madisyn Payne, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Alexandra Grabowski 5th Place Overall Senior Large Group – AD National Champion – CoC

Dangerous Thing........................................Varsity Dancer: Aaria Patel Featured Student Choreographer: Aaria Patel, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban

Coastline...............................Junior Varsity Dancer: Catherine Hustey Choreographer: Kelly Walsh ’15

Hopelessly Devoted........................................................................Dancers

Sienna D’Agostino, Clare Fox, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Pilar

Lee, Marta Minarik, Grace Richter

Featured Student Choreographer: Kayla Bucci Director’s Choice – Creative Genius Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Mama............................Magnificat Featured Dancer: Beatrice Ghosn Choreographer: Ashley Barr

Don’t Touch..........................................Magnificat Varsity Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Sydney

Geise, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Hailey Irwin, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 4th Place in Division – CoC 2nd Place Overall Senior Large Groups – TIA 3rd Place in Division – HV

Phenomenal Woman.................................................................JV Dancers

Clare Fox, Katie Grundel, Sara Iacano, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Grace Richter Choreographer: Alyssa Brutlag 3rd Place in Division – WCDE 4th Place in Division – CoC

Trust In Me...........................................................Magnificat Dance Team

Sienna D’Agostino, Catherine Hustey, Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Alyssa Brutlag 8th Place Overall Trios – TIA

Lost.................................................................Varsity Dancer: Hailey Irwin Choreographer: Natalie Minns 10th Place in Division – CoC 4th Overall Teen Solo – TIA

You Know Me Well..............................................Magnificat Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Kayla Bucci, Mairead Cochran, Kate

Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Katie Grundel, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Isabella Jonke, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne, Giavanna Pietrocola, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Alexandra Grabowski National Champion – CoC 1st Overall Line – TIA 1st in Division, 1st Overall Line – HV

20th Century Fox Mambo........Magnificat Dance Training Company

Taylor Coyne, Shekinah Crawford, Lauren Ellis, Ellerie

Heinzmann, Ellie Hill, Amelia Lamb, Clare Martin, Hallie McLaughlin, Marta Minarik, Lauren Prusak, Lindsey Smits, Sara Tenerowicz, Calista Zajac Choreographer: Cathi Feeny

Someone In the Crowd..................................JV Dancer: Maura Martin Choreographer: Kelly Walsh ’15

Falling Like the Stars................Varsity Dancer: Giavanna Pietrocola Choreographer: Paige St. John ’15 10th Overall Senior Solo – TIA

Thistle and Weeds.............................................Magnificat Dance Team

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sydney Geise, Maddie

Glass, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Hailey Irwin, Keagan McCarty, Alyssa Pietrocola, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff Choreographer: Sean Howe 6th Overall Senior Large Group – AD 4th in Division – CoC 3rd Overall Senior Large Groups – TIA 2nd Place in Division, 3rd Overall Senior Large Group – HV

Faith...................................................................JV Dancer: Isabella Jonke Choreographer: Mary Grace Geise ’19

Belief.....................................................................................Varsity Dancers

Sienna D’Agostino, Maddie Glass, Clare Hoban, Hailey Irwin,

Aaria Patel, Giavanna Pietrocola, Ella Stephens

Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 2nd Place in Division – WCDE National Champion in Division, 2nd Overall Lyrical Category – CoC 5th Overall Teen Small Groups – TIA 2nd Place in Division, Judge’s Choice Award – HV

Last..............................................................Varsity Dancer: Sydney Geise Choreographer: Douglas Burkhardt 3rd Overall Senior Solo – TIA Director’s Choice – Technical Excellence Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

The Place We Were Made.....Magnificat Dance Team, Class of 2021

Kayla Bucci, Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Isabella Jonke, Megan Walsh

Choreographer: Kelly Walsh ’15 3rd Place Overall Senior Small Groups – TIA 1st Place in Division – HV

Beautiful Thing......................Magnificat Dance Team, Class of 2024

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Ava Izzo, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana

Marniella, Keagan McCarty, Alyssa Pietrocola Choreographer: Kelly Walsh ’15 Judge’s Choice Award – HV

The Greatest Show.........................Magnificat Dance Team Alumnae

Tori Muellauer McKinney ’11, Rebecca Muellauer ’13, Paige St. John ’15, Molly Stanton ’16, Molly Walsh ’18, Trisha Feighan ’18,

Logan Spellacy ’19, Alyssa George ’14, Mary Grace Geise ’19,

Sophia Wahib ’18, Olivia Patton ’14, Tess Larchian ’13, Gwen Wojtkun ’20, Sydney Haylor ’20, Emmaline Jenne ’20 Choreographer: Tori Muellauer McKinney ’11

Claire de Lune....................................................................Varsity Dancers

Kayla Bucci, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass Choreographer: Sean Howe 1st Place in Division – WCDE 4th Overall Senior Trio – AD 5th Place in Division – CoC 1st Overall Trios – TIA 4th Overall Senior Trios – HV Director’s Choice – Collaborative Artistry Award, Magnificat Performing Arts Department

Bloom (What a Wonderful World)…...............Magnificat Dance Team

Mary Kate Barchanowicz, Kayla Bucci, Mairead Cochran,Kate Crisafi, Anna Curtis, Sienna D’Agostino, Clare Fox, Sydney Geise, Maddie Glass, Katie Grundel, Clare Hoban, Catherine Hustey, Sara Iacano, Hailey Irwin, Ava Izzo, Isabella Jonke, Pilar Lee, Sophia Maiorana, Luciana Marniella, Maura Martin, Keagan McCarty, Aaria Patel, Madisyn Payne, Alyssa Pietrocola, Giavanna Pietrocola, Grace Richter, Allyson Skuderin, Ella Stephens, Megan Walsh, Caroline Wolff, Sofia Zagore Choreographer: Jill Haller and Paige St. John ’15

Bloom KEY: AD = Adrenaline Dance Convention and Competition CoC= Contest of Champions High School Dance Team Nationals HV = Hollywood Vibe Convention and Competition TIA = Turn It Around Dance Competition WCDE = West Coast Dance Explosion Convention and Competition

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Mary Kate Barchanowicz Kayla Bucci Mairead Cochran Kate Crisafi Anna Curtis Sienna D’Agostino Clare Fox Sydney Geise Maddie Glass Katie Grundel Clare Hoban Catherine Hustey Sara Iacano Hailey Irwin Ava Izzo Bella Jonke Pilar Lee Sophia Maiorana Luciana Marniella Maura Martin Keagan McCarty Aaria Patel Madisyn Payne Alyssa Pietrocola Giavanna Pietrocola Grace Richter Allyson Skuderin Ella Stephens Megan Walsh Caroline Wolff Sofia Zagore

Taylor Coyne Shekinah Crawford Lauren Ellis Ellerie Heinzmann Ellie Hill Amelia Lamb Clare Martin Hallie McLaughlin Marta Minarik Lauren Prusak Lindsey Smits Sara Tenerowicz Calista Zajac

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Production Staff

Magnificat Director of Dance/ Dance Team Head Coach: Mrs. Jill Haller Dance Teacher/ Dance Team Coach: Mrs. Kim Worden Summers ’98

Costume Design and Construction: Mrs. Mary Cachat Papa ’79, Mrs. Jill Haller, and Lauryn Papa ’09

Dance Team Coach: Mrs. Tori Muellauer McKinney ’11

Run Crew: Katie Lawlor ’21 Lauren Ellis ’21 Maggie Erickson ’23

MDTC Coordinator/Dance Team Coach: Miss Paige St. John ’15

Camera Operations: Nadia Hernandez ’23 Ashley Raffin ’23

Barre/Conditioning Coach: Mrs. Colleen Haddad

Box Office: Mr. Dale VanNiel

Director of Performing Arts: Mr. Dale VanNiel

Program Design: Mrs. Elizabeth Day

Performing Arts Coordinator: Mrs. Mary Cachat Papa ’79 Technical Director: Mr. Joe Hnat Stage Manager: Paige Rogosinski ’16 Lighting Design: Mr. Steve Shack Student Lighting Assistant: Paige Erickson ’22 Sound Design: Mr. Joe Hnat Student Sound Assistant: Lauren Jakyma ’23

Senior Spotlight

KAYLA BUCCI: Kayla is a four-year member and a senior captain of the Magnificat varsity dance team. She is extremely honored and grateful to have spent the past four years growing as both a person and dancer on MHSDT. She has loved every second, from working with amazing choreographers to long days of nationals preparation. She began dancing at the age of three and has not stopped since. Kayla’s passion for dance and performance led her to participate as a cast member in Magnificat’s productions of Cats, Footloose, and Matilda, the Musical. This year she had the unique opportunity to showcase choreography and perform in the Quarantine Cabaret, and she also had the amazing opportunity to choreograph her solo and a debut piece in “Bloom.” Kayla would like to thank Mrs. Haller, Mrs. Summers, Miss Tori, Miss Paige, and Miss Colleen for their constant support, guidance, and encouragement. She would also like to thank Mrs. Papa, Mr. Van Neil, Mr. Hnat, and Lauryn Papa for all of their dedication to the Performing Arts Department. Also, a special thanks goes to her incredibly supportive parents and the rest of her family for attending every recital, competition, show, and always being there for her no matter what. Finally, Kayla would like to express gratitude for her MHSDT sisters past and present that have always inspired her and loved her. Kayla would especially like to thank her team for making her senior year so special and memorable, even with the given circumstances. Kayla will greatly miss the Magnificat performing arts family next year as she continues her studies at the University of Notre Dame, and they will forever hold a special place in her heart.

SHEKINAH CRAWFORD: Shekinah was a member of the first ever MDTC team last year and she is so glad to be able to continue with the team in her senior year. Prior to joining the team, she has been involved in every dance concert since her freshman year with her self-choreographed solos. In addition to this, Shekinah is one of the gymnastics team captains, as well as a Peace and Justice, Equity group, and French Club leader. Shekinah started her dancing career as a liturgical dancer in her church at the age of four and plans on continuing this throughout and after college. She plans on attending Baldwin Wallace University for Political Science in the fall.

Shekinah would like to give a special thank you to her coach, Miss Paige St. John, for all the love and support she gives to her and her teammates.

Shekinah would also like to thank her teammates, who have become more than just teammates to her, for every moment they have spent together and for making this one of the best parts of her final year here at Magnificat. Shekinah would like to take this time to honor the crew and all of the work they do backstage to make the dance concert such an

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amazing production. Shekinah would like to acknowledge Katie Lawlor for all the work she does backstage with the crew and for being one of her best friends both inside and outside of school. Finally, Shekinah would like to dedicate her last moments on stage to her parents Prince and Natasha Crawford and her brother John who have always gone out of their way to support her in everything she has done and for being at every event that she has been a part of throughout her life.

KATE CRISAFI: Kate has been a part of the Magnificat Dance Team for the past three years. Kate is not only a member of NHS, but has also been an active representative in school clubs like Outreach, Ambassadors, Students in Medicine, Campus Ministry, and also took action to establish her own club: Magnificat Students for Life. Kate has been dancing since she was 3 years old, and is grateful to be a part of the dance team as it has shown her opportunities to work harder, and also has given her friendships for a lifetime. In the fall, Kate will attend the College of Charleston in South Carolina, and is going in undecided. Kate would like to thank her coaches: Mrs. Jill Haller, Mrs. Kim Summers, Mrs. Tori Muellauer McKinney, and Ms. Paige St. John for being such role models to her. She would like to thank them for teaching her dedication, perseverance and allowing her to feel supported and inspired even when there is doubt. Kate would also like to thank all of her teammates for being so fun, and for being genuine people she could call her friends. Lastly, Kate wants to say thank you to her parents, for being the most loving, and for encouraging her to bloom.

ANNA CURTIS: Anna has been a part of the Magnificat Dance Team for three years and is currently one of the Varsity Captains. In addition to being a member of the Varsity Dance Team, Anna has been an active member in Outreach, the Ambassador Leadership Team, National Honors Society, and La Société Honoraire de Français. In the fall, Anna plans to further her education at Miami University where she will be studying kinesiology on the Physical Therapy track. Anna found her love for dance at the age of 3 at The Dance Centre by Heidi Glynias. She danced there for 12 years, joining the competition team in the second grade. She would like to thank Heidi Glynias and all the amazing teachers there who helped her to grow into the dancer she is now, and she knows that she could not be at the place she is now if it weren’t for them. As a sophomore at Magnificat High School, Anna joined the Magnificat Dance Team and has enjoyed every second since!

Anna would like to thank her mom, Mary Kay, dad, Henry, brothers, Henry and Will, and sister, Abby, for showing constant support throughout her 15 years of dancing. She would also like to thank her tremendous coaches,

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Mrs. Haller, Mrs. Summers, Paige St. John, Tori McKinney, Colleen Haddad, Mrs. Papa, and Lauryn Papa for being there for her every day over the past three years. Anna would like to thank Cathi Feeny, Douglas Burkhardt, Sean Howe, Payton St. John, Alexandra Grabowski, and so many more choreographers who inspired her and helped her to find a deeper love for dance. Lastly, Anna would like to thank all of her teammates. The bond she has created with her sisters on the team is one that she will never forget!

LAUREN ELLIS: Lauren is so excited to participate in her third and final dance concert. This is her second year on MDTC and she’s so thankful that dance concert was a possibility this year. Lauren has also worked on costume crew since her freshman year for shows like CATS, The Diary of Anne Frank, Footloose, Our Town, Sense & Sensibility, and the annual dance concert. She was a costumer’s assistant for Magnificat’s production of Matilda, the Musical. She also participated in groups like show choir, music ministry, Outreach, and NHS. Although she is deeply sad that she will no longer have a musical debut in Legally Blonde, she is happy that she still has the opportunity to dance. This fall she plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in fashion design. She’d like to thank Mrs. Papa for teaching her how to sew and for helping her realize her desired career in life. She would also like to thank Coach Paige St. John for taking a chance on her junior year and for helping her become a stronger and more confident dancer. She is so thankful for all the friendships and lasting memories that she has created because of the Performing Arts Department.

ELLERIE HEINZMANN: Ellerie has been a member of MDTC for the past two years. She has appreciated the many opportunities that MDTC has offered her and also allowed her to be a multi-sport athlete in cross country and track. She has been dancing since she was seven years old, and her love for dance has only grown since she joined the Magnificat dance family. Next year, she will continue her education at Bellarmine University where she will study biology and will also be a member of the cross country and track teams. Ellerie would like to thank her parents, teammates, Miss Paige St. John who is the most supportive coach, Mrs. Kim Summers who reinspired Ellerie’s love for dance, and Mrs. Jill Haller who is a dedicated leader, for supporting her through her dance journey.

She would also like to thank her sisters who danced with her through the first six years of her journey.

Senior Spotlight

ISABELLA JONKE: Isabella has been a part of the Magnificat High School Dance Team for four years now and is currently Junior Varsity Captain. In addition to being a part of the dance team, Isabella is president of International Pen Pals, a student leader for Ambassadors, an active member of Student Outreach, Campus ministry, and a part of other clubs on campus. Isabella has been in training for dance since the age of three starting at Metta Rose’s Dance Academy. Isabella will continue her academic studies at The Ohio State University where she will study digital marketing and computer science. Isabella would like to thank her mom Rochelle, her dad Cory, her two brothers Dakota and Weston, her sister Rosie, all of her friends and family, her coaches, Mrs.Haller, Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Tori, Miss Paige, Mrs. Papa, Lauryn, all of our choreographers, and the rest of the faculty here at Magnificat. Isabella would also like to thank her teammates past and present for pushing her and sharing her passion for dance through Mary’s Magnificat. Isabella is grateful and appreciative of the opportunities Magnificat and Dance Team have given her and she will continue to live through Mary’s Magnificat as she heads to her next chapter in life.

KATIE LAWLOR: Katie is incredibly excited to return as a crew member for Bloom, her final production at Magnificat. She has spent all four years at Magnificat as part of costume crew for various shows–including, but not limited to–Cats, Footloose, the Diary of Anne Frank, and Our Town. Katie most recently worked as Costumer’s Assistant for Matilda, the Musical in fall of her junior year; while she is saddened that this year’s musical did not work out, she is still so grateful for the Performing Arts staff who worked tirelessly to make Dance Concert possible. She would like to thank Mrs. Papa and past Costumer’s Assistants for teaching her all things relating to costume design and sewing, her parents and brothers for their continued love and support for all of her artistic endeavors, and the wonderful friends she’s made throughout her four years here. She would like to give a special thanks to Anna Hatgas, who so kindly reminded her of the introductory crew meeting in the fall of freshman year after she had missed the advisory announcement. Without her reminder, Katie would have most certainly missed out on an incredible four years of cherished memories and lasting friendships. While the ending of this chapter is bittersweet for her, Katie is looking forward to what the future has in store as she begins at the University of Dayton this fall.

Senior Spotlight HALLE MCLAUGHLIN: Hallie joined Magnificat Dance Training Company this year, it was one of the best decisions she has made at her time at Magnificat. She is excited to perform in her first dance concert. She is incredibly thankful for this opportunity to dance and be on this team.

Hallie will be attending Mercyhurst University and plans to study Social Work in the fall. Hallie would like to thank her coach, Miss Paige St. John for giving her this opportunity. She would also like to thank her teammates for making this year memorable. And lastly, she would like to say thank you to her amazing and supportive parents.

MEGAN WALSH: Megan has been a part of the Magnificat Varsity Dance Team for four years and is currently one of the varsity captains. Megan began dancing at Miss Kristin’s Dance Studio at age three and competing there at age 8. In addition to being a member of the Dance Team, Megan has been a part of Footloose, Matilda, the Musical, and was the intended choreography assistant for Legally Blonde. Megan also has been an active member of Campus Ministry, Feminism Club, Peace and Justice, Students in Sustainability, National Honor Society, and an Ambassador Leader. In the fall, Megan is planning to attend The University of Wisconsin-Madison to study Wildlife Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation. She hopes to continue dancing some way in college! Megan would like to thank her parents, Jenny and Brian, her sisters, Kelly and Molly, Mrs. Haller, Paige St. John, Tori McKinney, Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Papa, Lauryn Papa, and Colleen Haddad for all of their love and support over the past four years. As well as her fellow seniors; Anna, Kayla, Kate and Bella for being her best friends, and the rest of the girls on the team for their constant love and friendship.

Megan is so grateful for the choreographers; Mr. Sean Howe, Mr. Douglas Burkhardt, Ms. Cathi Feeny, and many more that have pushed her to grow as a dancer during high school. She cannot wait to see the future of the Magnificat Dance Team and feels so lucky to have been a part of such a special program and group of people.

Special Thanks

Mrs. Moira Clark ’77 President

Mr. Joe Hnat Nationals Videographer

Ms. Marilyn Arundel ’76 Dean of Faculty & Academics

The Senior Parents of the Magnificat Dance Team Nationals Gala Crew

Mrs. Kerry Bugala Capka ’88 Vice President of Operations Mrs. Debbie Durbin ’81 Vice President of Advancement Mrs. Julie Sims Gibbons ’80 Vice President of Enrollment & Marketing Ms. Katie Higgins ’99 Vice President of Mission Mrs. Julie Reines Dean of Student Life & Formation Sr. Helen Jean Novy, HM Vice President of Mission Emerita Mrs. Elizabeth Day The Performing Arts Department The Faculty and Staff of Magnificat High School Mrs. Mary Cachat Papa ’79 Wonder Woman Miss Lauryn Papa ’09 Wonder Assistant Mrs. Colleen Haddad Barre Belle

Mrs. Jennie Geise Lunch Lady Mrs. Sherri Arterburn and Mrs. Sherry St. John Costume Assistants Mr. Douglas Burkhardt Miss Kelly Walsh and Miss Molly Stanton Rehearsal Assistants Footsteps Dancewear, for their support of our entire Dance Program The Parents of the Magnificat Dance Team The Alumnae and their Parents of the Magnificat Dance Team, for their continued support and generous giving of time and talents The Spouses and Children of these creative (and wildly busy) dance teachers

Magnificat High School, a girls’ Catholic, college-preparatory high school, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, calls young women to live Mary’s Magnificat in the world.

Mission We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.