2023-24 Ravenscroft Fine Arts Booklet

FINE ARTS 2023—2024

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Doreen C. Kelly Head of School

WELCOME to the 2023-24 season of Fine Arts at Ravenscroft

Ever since the days when Ravenscroft was a small primary school in downtown Raleigh, we’ve provided unparalleled opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and excel in curricular and co-curricular offerings in the Arts. We could not be more proud of the many ways Ravens of all ages immerse themselves — and nurture and support one another in — the joyous exploration of the artistic spirit.

Lower School students enjoy a full Fine Arts curriculum, from visual arts and general music beginning in PreK, and strings instruction beginning in Kindergarten, to private lessons and the opportunity to participate in drama productions, visual art, band, choir, and string ensembles across our three divisions.

Throughout our Ravens’ time here, they enjoy classes and co-curricular opportunities designed to inspire creativity, facilitate teamwork, and ignite both a passion for self-expression and an appreciation of the work of others.

We recognize and value the support and involvement of members of our school community who help make it all possible — every concert, every visual art exhibit, every play and musical, every competition. Thank you for all you do to help us make Fine Arts such an integral part of the Ravenscroft experience.

We hope you enjoy our 2023-24 season.

Cover artwork by: Josephine Robbins ‘31 Colors of Space

Doreen C. Kelly Head of School

Mixed Media

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David McChesney Director of Fine Arts

WELCOME to the 2023-24 season of Fine Arts at Ravenscroft

We are so pleased to offer full curricular programming in the Arts on campus. In addition to our full slate of concerts, drama performances, and art exhibits, we are delighted to offer three co-curricular productions this season, as well: “The Curious Savage,” “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition.”

We are incredibly excited for members of our Upper School ensembles to travel to Prague, Czech Republic in March for the International Festival for Young Musicians. This opportunity will allow our band, choir, and string students to interact with musicians from around the world, and perform in three different venues in a city historically known for the Arts.

In late spring, our Lower and Middle School students will travel to Carowinds and Kings Dominion to perform for critique and grading, while enjoying a day of fellowship and fun. In addition, our Lower School grades will offer educational and entertaining sharings of work mastered in the comprehensive general music program, and many private lessons piano students will perform on our Steinway grand piano.

I invite you to visit the Pugh Family Lobby Art Gallery throughout the year to enjoy the rotating exhibits shown by our Pre-K-12th grade visual arts students. Get a preview of what to expect on pages 36-41 in this booklet, where you’ll learn about visiting artists and the exhibit schedule.

I hope you enjoy this year in the Arts at Ravenscroft.

David McChesney Director of Fine Arts

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Ravenscroft Parents WELCOME Fellow and Guardians As President of the Fine Arts Association (FAA), I would like to welcome you to what promises to be another wonderful year for Fine Arts and the FAA at Ravenscroft.

Our department continues to trailblaze as a leader in Fine Arts education. Last year was a rebuilding year, bringing families back to the excellence of Ravenscroft Fine Arts education, and our students were enthusiastic and highly accomplished.

The department successfully performed “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “Footloose,” and “Newsies, Jr.” This was in addition to concerts for band, choir, and strings, additional class drama performances, and gallery exhibits for visual arts. Our faculty led an amazing curriculum this past year and allowed our students to shine in all areas! Other schools even visited the department to understand the magical formula we have here at Ravenscroft.

As we forge ahead into 2023-24, we are thrilled to see what new heights our children will achieve under these amazing faculty in Fine Arts. For returning families, welcome back — we are excited to have you in our community! For those joining the Ravenscroft family for the first time, it is my joy and privilege to introduce you to some of the diverse and wonderful opportunities that await you and your children.

The FAA is a vibrant group of volunteers supporting the activities of the department. All families are invited to volunteer and support our artistic Ravens! There are many roles for parents and guardians to play, from feeding hungry Ravens before performances and ushering in the theater, to cultivating spirit and supporting us on campus or from home. There’s a place for everyone!

If you would like to learn more about the Fine Arts Association, please join us at our monthly meetings or contact me or any of our officers with questions, or how to find the right role for you this year. See page 53 for details.

Kind regards, Amelia Warner (856) 912-4648 amelia.warner0118@gmail.com

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The Fine Arts Season

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEP 2023

Gallery Exhibition: All Faculty / Staff Art

20

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

27-28

All-Day

Fine Arts Photos

OCT 2023

Gallery Exhibition: Renzo Ortega, Visiting Artist

11

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

17

7:00-8:30

US Drama Class Sharing

18

6:30-8:00

All Bands Concert

27-28

7:00-9:30

Performances of The Curious Savage

30

7:00-8:00

MS & US Choir Concert

NOV 2023

Gallery Exhibition: Juried Student Art

8

6:30-8:00

All Strings Concert

10

3:30-4:30

Private Lessons Recital

15

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

30

8:30-9:30

3rd Grade Performance for LS

6:30-7:30

3rd Grade Performance for Families

DEC 2023

Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography

4

7:00-8:30

US Chamber Concert

6

7:00-8:30

6th Grade Drama & MS StageTech Sharing Showcase

8

3:30-4:30

Private Lessons Recital

13

6:30-7:30

LS Raving Ravens Choir, LS String Orchestra,

and 5th Grade Band Concert

15

TBD

6th Grade & MS Ensembles Perform for MS

JAN 2024

Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Photography

8

7:00-9:00

US Drama Class Sharing

17

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

26

3:30-4:30

Private Lessons Recital

FEB 2024

Gallery Exhibition: Upper School Art

9-10

7:00-9:30

US Performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

11

2:00-4:30

US Performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

14

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

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MAR 2024

Gallery Exhibition: Lower School Art

4

7:00-8:30

US Concert Choir, String Symphony, and Wind Ensemble Concert

6

7:00-8:30

6th & MS Bands, Choirs, and Strings Concert

14

8:30-9:30

2nd & 4th Grade Performance for LS

6:30-7:30

2nd & 4th Grade Performance for Families

15

3:30-4:30

Private Lessons Recital

19-24

All Day

US Ensembles Performance Festival Trip to Prague

20

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

APR 2024

Gallery Exhibition: Advanced Placement Art and Photography

12-13

7:00-8:30

MS Musical Performances of

The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition 15

7:00-9:00

Honors Drama One Acts

16

7:00-9:30

Senior Recital

17

8:15-9:15

Fine Arts Association Meeting

6:30-8:00

All Bands Concert

21

4:00-5:30

All Choirs Concert

6:30-8:00

All Strings Concert

26

All Day

LS Ensembles to Performance Festival

3:30-4:30

Private Lessons Recital

MAY 2024

Gallery Exhibition: Middle School Art

1

TBD

5th Grade Performance for LS

6:30-7:30

5th Grade Performance for Families

3

All Day

MS Ensembles to Performance Festival

7

TBD

4th & 5th Grade Private Lessons Recital

8

TBD

2nd & 3rd Grade Private Lessons Recital

9

7:00-8:30

6th Grade Drama Class Performance

16

TBD

1st Grade Performance for LS

6:30-7:30

1st Grade Performance for Families

17

7:00-9:00

MS StageTech One Acts

Please check the school website or parent portal on Veracross for complete and current calendar information.

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AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE We're so glad you're here and we kindly ask that you follow these simple guidelines: •

Please silence all electronic devices.

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No food, beverages, or chewing gum inside the theatre.

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If you arrive late or have to leave, please wait until there is a pause between selections or scenes; then enter or exit quietly.

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Please take small children on bathroom breaks before the performance begins.

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Small children unable to stay silent should be accompanied to the lobby until they are ready to return.

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Avoid taking photos and videos with cell phones, cameras, or tablets, since they create a visual distraction for audience members and performers.

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Stay seated until intermission or the end of the performance.

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Hold your applause until the end of a musical selection.

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Restrict conversations with those around you during performances so as to not distract others in the audience.

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Recycle unwanted programs and booklets into baskets provided when exiting the theatre.

THANK YOU!

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Lower School

RAVING RAVENS CHOIR Co-Directors: Mrs. Mary Royall Hight, Mrs. Katie O'Neill Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley

Hadley Ahmadieh

Jack Harbert

Addy Pellicciotti

Charlie Baldwin

Madison Hughes

Sophia Pereira

Jozi Brandon

Avery Lam

Ellie Prugh

Haley Clifford

Tatum Layton

Suhavee Sethi

Gigi Donelan

Ariel Liu

Kate Stone

Rowan English

Cece Maiurano

Evan Strickland

Austin Freeman

Olivia Marlowe

Mia Vassallo

Brooks Glover

Alex McClary

Kingston Wall

Carmen Gomez

Lucy Mills

Nyla Ward

Leah Goodrich

Olivia Morano

Jaidyn White

Becket Goss

Matthew Murray

May Wright

Colin Gregory

Mimi Nelson

Smith Zola

Suri Gupta

Parker Noble

Penny Hall

Benjamin Pacca

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Lower School

STRING ORCHESTRA Director: Mrs. Tasi Matthews

Associate Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley

Violin

Joey Robbins

Cello

Maya Abraham

Taylor Saunders

Jaxson Banctel

Hadley Ahmadieh

Clara Scruggs

Teddy Hauck

Charlie Baldwin

Blair Tayrose

Avery Lam

Emma Baldwin

Mia Vassallo

William Lloyd

Chloe Fofaria

Alex McClary

Gianna Gogoi-Meshram

Viola

Alexander Miller

Carmen Gomez

Ellie Coats

Mimi Nelson

Emma Hanna

Hayes Gerber

Benjamin Remke

Liam Hanna

Alexander Jackson

Zayan Sandhu

Olivia Hykal

Andrew Meier

Dao Tan

Cameron Keister

Henry Meier

Gabriel Williams

Joaquin Lambert

Isla Patterson

Eva Modi

Preston Reives

Bass

Ananti Patel

Asali Smith

William Meier

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Lower School

FIFTH GRADE BAND

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

Flute

Clarinet

Trombone

Joaquin Lambert

Maegan Collins

Grady Sheehan

Vivian Musante

Autumn Leeder Percussion

Sameera RamannaJones Blair Tayrose

Alto Saxophone

Riley Tapner

Ariel Liu

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Middle School

SIXTH GRADE & BEGINNING STRINGS Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

Violin

Azeem Khan

Cello

Avery Carter

Mischa Kheterpal

Bentley Santacaterina

Sophia Dong

Daragh Lawlor

Grayer English

Isabella McKee

Mahum Farooqui

Maggie Minsley

Lukas Hessler

Eloise Pyle

Genevieve Holman

Christopher Wilson

Rafi Hykal

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Middle School

SIXTH GRADE BAND

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

Flute

Tenor Saxophone

Euphonium

Alia Siddiqi

Benny Maynard

Elliot Parr

Baritone Saxophone

Percussion

Basil Westbrook

Daniel Campos

Charlotte Wang Emily Zeng Clarinet

Amaya Crichlow

Pranay Amarnathan

Trumpet

Jack de la Salle

Caleb Blonk

Raj Burbage

Vincent Hewitt

Ross Foster

Liv Clifford

Benson Jordan

Charlie Nelson

Ollie Wood

William Mills

Brian Zotter

Henry Phillips-Shaban

Alto Saxophone Justin Crenshaw

Trombone

Robbie Ge

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Middle School

SIXTH GRADE DRAMA Director: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell

John Alley

Carolyn Hu

Will Rosowski

Joey Bekerman

Juliana Hunt

Max Senter

Henry Brock

Amory Martin

Moriah Shields

Madeleine Catalahana

Lilly Grace Matthews

Maximilian Solomon

Ethan Cates

Lily Meeks

Emma Grace Stansell

Audriana Gaught

Madison Mikel

Mia Sylvester

Weezie Gibbons

Rosie Norland

Delaney Walsh

Carley Hanson

Carter Rankin

Sydney Westbrook

Declan Harmer

Michael Renna

Gretchen Woelffer

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Middle School

SIXTH GRADE CHOIR Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt

Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley

Soprano

Alto

Ella James Bever

Keller Bucy

Leena El-Assi

Evelyn Canavan

Lilly Grace Matthews

Emma Driscoll

Amelia McDonie

Robert Newton

Brynner Sinnett

Jeremy Shirak

Sydney Westbrook

Rowyn Wright

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Middle School

STRING ENSEMBLE Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly

Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

Violin

Kingston Reives

Cello

Sam Campos

Dorian Robbins

Tecumseh Ash

Jackson Glover

Anna-Belle Shaw

Xavier Rivera

Carson Hatefi

Liliana Viera

Will Stringer

Christopher Jackson

Logan Warren

Janice Jeong

Katya Wilfret

Bass

Eve Munford

Liam Yelle

Alexander Hopkins

Ziqi Qiu

James Robbins

Grace Parker

Viola

Irah Raju

Kaia Petty

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Middle School

BAND

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

Flute

Tenor Saxophone

Trombone

Carter Manning

Brandon Pacca

Alex Bulgin

Olina Ouyang

Andrew Nunalee

Harsha Saranga

Bassoon

Madison Young

Reiley Rigsbee

Euphonium Rishi Kamma

Clarinet

Trumpet

Stella Heberlein

Donovan Bennett

Tuba

Ari Patel

Lukas Delphin

Riley Sheehan

Chase Freeman Alto Saxophone

Sarvagya Gupta

Percussion

Cameron Gordon

Sachin Mahadevan

Jackson Burgess

Hudson Harrell

Roman Santacaterina

Isaac McGlown

Henry Spilker

Cooper Robbins French Horn

Graham Sundstrom

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Middle School

CHOIR

Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley

Soprano

Alto

Baritone

Sophie Boram Allen

Rumaisa Khan

Tucker Layton

Kaida Kostern

Anika Le Cheminant

Hudson Perdue

Grace Parker

Siena Lowman

Reed Shuma

Leah Rivers

Quinn Parker

Arison Wells

Mila Sharkady

Dorian Robbins

Cameron Wolborsky

Liliana Viera

Emily Roth Sophia Slotnik

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Middle School

STAGETECH Teacher: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell

Mary Evans Baccus

Blake Hoggard

Avery Parrish

Madelyn Bekerman

Maddie Jelovsek

Lucy Shaw

Lena Brathwaite

Nanaki Kainth

Hallie Tayrose

Maddie Brown

Wyatt Kenady

Kara Tindall

Caleb Bubar

Ariana Kish

Abby Torgler

Zahra Cheatham

Macie MacKinnon

Canaan Valles

Siena Duncan

Wynter McKnight

Abigail Woelffer

Caroline Edwards

Bogi Megyeri

Layla Wood

Mason Fanning

Amar Mehta

Ashton Yelverton

Kate Gregory

Knox Musante

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Upper School

STAGECRAFT Teacher: Mr. Jason Sharp

Ethan Axler

Brock Hoggard

Neil Nainani

Katie Barger

Sam Hollingshead

Jack Oates

Chance Beattie

Carson Hervey

Avery Perry

Henry Brathwaite

Delaney Jeff

Morgan Reichbach

Amelia Cafaro

Mason Jelovsek

Coley Riley

Elijah Deifer

Wade Jennings

Anna Stone

Maddie Fanning

Jill Joyner

Charlotte Stringer

Corry Felton

Briana Krafft

Owen Taylor

Hannah Gilbert

Jena Lawlor

Kailyn Trinh

Jacob Gilbert

Yoning Liu

Cole Venters

Nick Gillespie

Sammey Malik

Jackson Walser

Harry Goodwin

Abbey McCuen

Whit Walters

Charles Hayworth

Nathaniel Minsley

Dane Woelffer

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Upper School

DRAMA

Director: Mr. Jason Sharp

Aradhana Babu

Mila Heater

Abbey McCuen

Liliana Barroso

Ella Kantor

Lili Nusbickel

Tanner Bradford

Sierra Kish

Sydney Parrish

Izzy Brown

Kate Krouse

Jesi Porfirio

Jaden Colson

Logan Lee

Sophia Quezada

Reed Cummins

Kingston Lowman

Kaia Ramakrishnan

Shrutav Deshpande

Cole MacKinnon

Morgan Reichbach

Payton Earwood

Macey Malik

Caroline Thompson

Aryan Ghodrat

Sawyer Maynard Parker

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Upper School

WIND ENSEMBLE

Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak

Flute

Clarinet

Alto Saxophone

Mia Atasoy

Tul Cherukuri

Deanna Bennett

Soham Belur

Addison Diener

Noah Keen

Emily Capell

Naveen Kumar

Will Tucker

Claire Dillon

Ethan MacLaren

Alex Wang

Beixi Gu

Puja Patel

Sais Smith

Henry Zhang

Tenor Saxophone Yatin Gadicharla

Oboe

Bass Clarinet

Yoning Liu

Leyana Glaspie

Baritone Saxophone

Ellene Warner

James Maynard Parker

Jack Ludlam

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Upper School

Trumpet

Bass Trombone

Percussion

George Haralambakis

Siddu Kamma

Grace Axler

Elijah Smith Patrick Tinnesz

Ethan Dinitz Euphonium

Austin Greene

Daniel Dan

Liam Henley

French Horn

Alexa Gillon

Evan Snider

Will Tinnesz

Trombone

Tuba

Caleb Finley

Elijah Smith

Matthew Milburn-Pyle

Amelia Ward

Joshua Ward Xaden Wilson

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Upper School

CONCERT CHOIR Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt

Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley

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Soprano

Alto

Madison Britt

Maddy Artinger

Hallie Eichler

Sophia Hopper

Annika Gupta

Ella Kantor

Lili Nusbickel

Ava Lubsen

Yara Othman

Abbey McCuen

Olivia Rivera

Gabby Spivey

Eun Yoo

Carys Thomas

Upper School

Tenor

Bass

Shrutav Deshpande

Bryce Augusti

Oren Kantor

Will Eichler

Sachin Lakshman

Xander Lamond

Damien Luciano

Grayson Marty

Michael Schulze Ashton Wells

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Upper School

STRING SYMPHONY Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly

Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland

Violin

Grace Petrov

Paulie Brooks

Will Robbins

Corrinne Carter

Kylie Scott

Hope Hauck

Isabelle Sotomayor

Luke Henderson

Audrey Stock

Giana Hill

Benya Wilfret

Karolyna Huntanar

Rainy Ye

Trey Messier

Michael Zheng

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Upper School

Viola

Cello

Ethan Debrah

Cashier Brooks

Jin Jeong

Alexii Cady Sam Caplan Josh Kesterson Malachi Ogwangi Isabella Robinson

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Honors

NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY Sponsors: Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney

Greta Baker

Leah Fine-Carroll

JJ Mitchell

Autumn Campbell

Mia Kaplan

Zora Mourning

Laurel Caplan

Grace McDaniel

To qualify for nomination, students must have completed three semesters of Upper School Art and received an A- or higher for these courses while maintaining a 3.00 GPA. Students also must have completed the necessary community service hours for their grade level. Students are identified by the registrar and community service advisor once a year, at the end of the first semester.

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Honors

HUNTER FAMILY Scholarship Recipients

Liliana Barroso, Drama

Sophia Hopper, Voice

Olivia Rivera, Voice

Sam Caplan, Cello

Adalyn Huang, Visual Art

Benya Wilfret, Violin

Tul Cherukuri, Clarinet

Macey Malik, Drama

This scholarship, created in 2001 by the R. Merrill Hunter Family, recognizes a student who has shown a marked proficiency and commitment in the fine and performing arts, maintained an average of B+ or higher, and demonstrated qualities of character, integrity, and leadership. Each spring, students entering the ninth grade may apply for this scholarship. Candidates are chosen through an application process that includes submission of recommendations, a résumé, and a portfolio or video/audio recording. Finalists then undergo an interview and live portfolio review or audition with the Scholarship Committee. Hunter Scholars must continue to meet the scholarship criteria throughout their Upper School experience.

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Honors

THE MORTON COMMITTEE

Sponsors: Mrs. Amelia Karpowitz, Mrs. Jennifer Lam, Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney

Jozi Brandon

Zora Mourning

Joy Cimino

Randi Ogan

Liam Hanna

Juno Spilker

Shirley Yang

In 1997, Bob Timberlake established the Hugh Morton, Jr. Art Collection in memory of his good friend and colleague. The collection is permanently housed in the Fine Arts Center. Each year, the Morton Committee visits different art venues and selects a piece of art to add to our permanent collection. We value this collection for its ability to enrich our lives. The individual pieces of art are also used as teaching tools to explain different techniques and styles of art to our students. The collection is a wonderful legacy for future generations.

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Honors

TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY Sponsors: Mrs. Pamela Kelly, Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak, Dr. Robert Strebendt

Mia Atasoy

Hope Hauck

Olivia Rivera

Deanna Bennett

Liam Henley

Kylie Scott

Alexii Cady

Sophia Hopper

Elijah Smith

Emily Capell

Siddu Kamma

Alex Wang

Tul Cherukuri

Noah Keen

Benya Wilfret

Caleb Finley

Ethan MacLaren

Eun Yoo

Alexa Gillon

Grayson Marty

Henry Zhang

Austin Greene

Malachi Ogwangi

Beixi Gu

Grace Petrov

Founded in 1936 by Frances and Alexander Harley, Tri-M Music Honor Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, offers lifetime membership in a worldwide honorary organization for musical high school students. It is designed to recognize Upper School band, choir, and strings students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

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Honors

INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY Sponsors: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp

Madison Britt

Ella Kantor

Morgan Reichbach

Cashier Brooks

Ava Lubsen

Olivia Rivera

Emily Capell

Macey Malik

Owen Taylor

Shrutav Deshpande

Abbey McCuen

Ellene Warner

Payton Earwood

Lili Nusbickel

Bella Weeks

Aryan Ghodrat

Sophia Quezada

Sophia Hopper

Kaia Ramakrishnan

The International Thespian Society exists to honor student achievement in theatre. Students earn points by participating in productions on stage and backstage. Once ten points have been earned, students are eligible for induction into Ravenscroft's Troupe #5778.

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Honors

CONCERTO COMPETITION AWARDS

Division I

Division II

Benya Wilfret

Xavier Rivera

Violin

Cello

This competition is for elite musicians who perform one movement from an advanced concerto or sonata, which are musical works written in three or four movements, or one with the same length and level of difficulty as a concerto movement. Students perform in front of regionally acclaimed judges, who select a winner for Division I (grades 9-12) and a winner for Division II (grade 8 and below). On occasion, a student is awarded an Honorable Mention, which is not specific to either division.

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Faculty

FINE ARTS FACULTY & STAFF S.K. Chipley Staff Accompanist Mary Royall Hight Lower School General Music & Choir Amelia Karpowitz Lower School Visual Art Pamela Kelly Middle & Upper School Strings Jennifer Lam Middle School Visual Art Tasi Matthews Lower School Strings Abbey Maxwell Middle School Drama & StageTech Kristen McCarthy ‘14 Lower School Visual Art David McChesney Director of Fine Arts Elisabeth McChesney Administrative Coordinator, Fine Arts Department Kelly Nivison Lower, Middle, & Upper School Band Katie O’Neill Lower School General Music & Choir Matthew Parunak Lower, Middle, & Upper School Band Jason Sharp Upper School Drama & Stagecraft; Theatre Manager Erin Stelling Upper School Visual Art; Gallery Coordinator

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Faculty

FINE ARTS FACULTY & STAFF Robert Strebendt Middle & Upper School Choir; Private Lessons Coordinator Allison Tierney Middle & Upper School Visual Art Anne Leyland Artist in Residence Strings

PRIVATE LESSONS TEACHERS Brass

Voice

Woodwinds

Darrion Keck

Mary Royall Hight

Kelly Nivison

Matthew Parunak

Erica Jackson

Jamie Staton

Rebecca Ledford Percussion

Robert Strebendt

Casey D'Sola Piano Melodie Bobbitt S.K. Chipley Claudia Hinson Rebecca Ledford Strings Pamela Kelly Anne Leyland Nate Leyland Tasi Matthews

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2023-24 Gallery

GALLERY EXHIBITS AUGUST - SEPTEMBER All Faculty / Staff Art This exhibit features work in various media from current faculty and staff members.

We are excited to share a range of talent and resources from across our creative community.

Allison Tierney Adventitious Roots - Mixed Media

OCTOBER Renzo Ortega, Visiting Artist Through painting, we gain knowledge of cultural, political, and social contexts and learn about people’s feelings in reference to them. I want to create a historical narrative in my artwork with a contemporary painting practice that draws on the medium’s conventions but embraces its diversity of styles.

Renzo Ortega Who Reads Can Fly - Oil on Canvas

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Pugh Family Lobby, Fine Arts Center

GALLERY EXHIBITS NOVEMBER Juried Student Art This exhibit highlights a range of media and approaches being taught in the visual art classes. This opportunity allows for students from all grades to showcase their best artwork in the gallery. Selected works and prize winners will be chosen by a guest curator from our community.

Adalyn Huang ‘27 Pineapple - Colored Pencil

DECEMBER - JANUARY Upper School Photography This exhibit showcases the work of students in Photo I and AP Photography.

Beginning students exhibit work from their exploration in the darkroom with silver gelatin prints, photograms, and pinhole photography. AP students exhibit analog, digital, and experimental processes from their sustained investigation.

JJ Mitchell ‘24 enfant near the ct - Silver Gelatin Print

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2023-24 Gallery

GALLERY EXHIBITS FEBRUARY Upper School Art This exhibit showcases the work from students in Art I, II, & III. Students in these courses learn the foundations of artmaking as well as the elements and principles of design, a variety of artmaking techniques and a wide range of media. Students are encouraged to use these artmaking tools and techniques to create works of art that express their unique styles and voices.

Eve Caudill ‘25 Catfish - Watercolor

MARCH Lower School Art Throughout the year, students are introduced to artists and their individual styles and techniques. They will explore and apply a variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, weaving, sculpture, and more. Art in Lower School allows students to experiment with technique and materials while following instruction to create pieces that become keepsakes for years to come.

Ellie Prugh ‘32 Blotted Line Warhol Cat - Fountain Pen and Ink Print with Watercolor

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Pugh Family Lobby, Fine Arts Center

GALLERY EXHIBITS APRIL AP Art and Photography This exhibit showcases selected work from AP student portfolios. The work is informed and guided by student observation, research, experimentation, critique, and reflection. Throughout the year, students expand their abilities, both technically and conceptually, to develop a portfolio representing their unique artistic voice and vision.

Leah Fine-Carroll ‘24 Palms of El Paso - Graphite and Gouache

MAY Middle School Art This exhibit features the creative work of our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade visual art students. Throughout the year, they explore art history and thematic ideas to inspire work that represents their unique experiences, ideas, and observations. The exhibition showcases a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and mixed media.

Joy Cimino ‘28 Octopus - Ceramic

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Visiting Artist Portfolio Series

THE VISITING ARTIST PORTFOLIO SERIES

RENZO ORTEGA VISITING ARTIST

For the artist’s complete statement and bio, please hover over this QR code.

Through painting, we gain knowledge

16 years surrounded by people of different

of cultural, political, and social contexts

cultures, and now I live in the small,

and learn about people's feelings in

green town of Carrboro, North Carolina.

reference to them. I want to create a

In a single painting, you can find

historical narrative in my artwork with

influences ranging from pre-Hispanic

a contemporary painting practice that

patterns, colonial iconography, native and

draws on the medium's conventions, but

popular art, expressionism to gestural

embraces its diversity of styles.

abstraction. This fusion occurs in my

My artwork reflects a varied intellectual

artistic production, like a continuous and

experience and development as an artist.

In Lima, Peru, where I grew up, the color of the Andes blends with the gray of urban chaos. In New York, I lived for

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constantly evolving soundtrack for a film of life. Painting, for me, is an eternal journey.

Visiting Artist Portfolio Series

THE VISITING ARTIST PORTFOLIO SERIES

ELIZABETH STONE VISITING ARTIST

For the artist’s complete statement and bio, please hover over this QR code.

Elizabeth Stone is a Montana-based

Collection, Richmond, VA, Archive

visual artist exploring potent themes of

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memory and time deeply rooted within

Special Collections Library. Fellowships

the ambiguity of photography. Stone’s

include Cassilhaus, Ucross Foundation,

work has been exhibited and is held

Jentel Arts, VCCA and the National Park

in collections including the Museum

Service. Process drives Stone’s work as

of Fine Arts, Houston, TX, Center for

she continues to push and pull at the

Creative Photography, Tucson, AZ,

edge of what defines and how we see the

Cassilhaus, Chapel Hill, NC, Candela

photograph.

The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series is sponsored by the Victor E. Bell, III '74 Endowment Fund.

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Appalachian State Clinics

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Appalachian State Clinics

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Biltmore House Trip

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Biltmore House Trip

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FRIENDS OF FINE ARTS The Fine Arts Association gives special thanks to the following Friends of Fine Arts for their support of, and help in, the Fine Arts Department. Your generosity is much appreciated. We also thank those who contributed after publication.

Deanna and Zeb Anderson

North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery *

Helen and Cole Atkins

North Ridge Country Club *

The Avery Family

The O'Neill Family

Amanda and Charlie Britt

Hudson Perdue and Family

Tiffany and Byron Brooks

Kathy and Steve Pretzer

Jo Anne Brown

Renaissance Dental Center *

Wes Brown

Kate and Tim Rigsbee

Judith and Simon Capell

The Rivera Family

Erica and Bill Carter

Ed, Peggy, Will and James Robbins

Eva and Fenton Covington

Rocky Top Catering *

Anne 98' and Jonathan English

Kimberly and Michael Roth

The Feskos

Melanie Settles *

Goodberry's *

Steve, Jen '95, Christian '33,

Tina and Jeff Gordon

and Charlie '35 Snook

Adalyn (Xuanyuan) Huang's Family

The Sugar Family

Image 360 *

Jenny Taylor

Johnson Lexus *

The Thomas Family

Pamela and Rob Kelly

Triangle Dentistry *

Kari and Greg Kostern

Stacy and Keith Ward

Kimberly and Jason Layton

Amelia and Michael Warner

Maginnis Howard *

Wells Orthodontics *

Tasi and Jason Matthews and Family

Lila and Xaden Wilson

Elisabeth and David McChesney Jen and Don Munford The Musante Family Matt Nelson and Kim Martin Newcomb and Company *

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* Corporate Partner

FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION The Fine Arts Association is made up of

If your Raven is involved in Fine Arts,

volunteers who support the faculty in

or you have a passion for it, join us on

promoting department events. Provide

Wednesdays at 8:15 p.m. in Jones Theatre

your support and make new friends by

on the following dates:

joining us! Be as active as you wish, or

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support us from home; there are many

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opportunities to help!

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Some of our activities include:

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Writing, editing, and producing the

March 20

Fine Arts Booklet.

April 17*

January 17

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Promoting and supporting Fine Arts events.

•

Ushering guests at performances.

•

Assisting with costumes and props

*Room 135, Olander Center for Student Life

for performances.

FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE AND STEERING COMMITTEE 2023 - 2024 President Amelia Warner Vice President Tiffany Brooks Secretary Louise Wilson Treasurer Kate Rigsbee Past President Kate Rigsbee Fine Arts Booklet Jenny Taylor Parent Association Liaison

Simon Capell

Photography

Amanda Britt, Simon Capell

Spirit Committee Chair Mor Kantor Volunteer Chair Suzgo Kumwenda-Smith Director of Parent Engagement

Brooke McDaniel

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ALUMNI FINE ARTS HALL OF FAME AWARD The Alumni Fine Arts Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Ravenscroft Alumni Association, recognizes alumni and teachers who have exemplified an incredible tradition of achievement, service, and integrity.

2013-2014

William Joyner '80, Voice

2014-2015

Emily Procter '86, Drama

2017-2018

Marriott Little '47, Visual Arts

2018-2019

Jill Muti, Administration

2019-2020

Michael C. Hall '89, Drama

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Ravens are meant to soar.

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Congratulations Alexa We’re so proud of you and look forward to all you will achieve in your future.

Love Mum & Dad xx “If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right. And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better. If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” Admiral William H. McRaven

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GRACE MCDANIEL So proud of your kind heart and creative spirit.

Congratulations, G! Love, Mom, Dad, and Bridget

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Dr. Gerald W. Upton DDS, MS, PhD, P.A. Diplomat, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Gerald W. Upton, DDS, MS, PhD, P.A. American Institute for Healthcare and Fitness 8300 Health Park, Suite 215 Raleigh, NC 27615 919-847-1050

We salute all fine arts students and look forward to great art, drama, and musical performances this year!

We give thanks and respect to the amazing Ravenscroft faculty and staff who dedicate themselves.

They teach and encourage children to accept challenges and perform at their very best.

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Artificial & Human Intelligence Solutions

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North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery is honored to be a Ravenscroft Corporate Partner. Dr. Hoverstad and his wife, Sarah, recognize the importance of leadership in education and enjoy supporting the places that contribute to them personally.

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RAVENS SOAR AT RAVENSCROFT, students prepare to soar

as confident, capable individuals ready to thrive in an ever-changing world. Ravenscroft nurtures individual potential and facilitates collaboration to ignite intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and problem solving. This is how Ravens soar to become thoughtful citizen leaders—ready for the real world and eager to make it a better place for all.

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The Parents' Association proudly supports the Fine Arts.

We are here to cheer you on!

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INDEX TO HONORS AND ENSEMBLES Concerto Competition Awards............................................................. 33 Hunter Family Scholarship Recipients............................................29 International Thespian Society.............................................................. 32 The Morton Committee..............................................................................30 National Art Honor Society......................................................................28 Tri-M Music Honor Society......................................................................... 31 Fine Arts Faculty and Staff ......................................................................34 Fifth Grade Band................................................................................................ 11 Lower School String Orchestra..............................................................10 Raving Ravens Lower School Choir......................................................9 Sixth Grade Band.............................................................................................. 13 Sixth Grade Choir.............................................................................................. 15 Sixth Grade Drama..........................................................................................14 Sixth Grade & Beginning Strings.......................................................... 12 Middle School Band........................................................................................ 17 Middle School Choir........................................................................................18 Middle School StageTech...........................................................................19 Middle School String Ensemble........................................................... 16 Upper School Concert Choir...................................................................24 Upper School Drama..................................................................................... 21 Upper School Stagecraft............................................................................20 Upper School String Symphony...........................................................26 Upper School Wind Ensemble..............................................................22

FRONT COVER ART Josephine Robbins ‘31 Colors of Space | Mixed Media Peter Max Cosmic Perspective: Pop Artist Peter Max inspires the project, and was accompanied with an introduction to one-point perspective. A horizon line, sun, and vanishing point were drawn, then three to five unique cosmic shapes were added to the sky, along with convergence lines in the background. Charcoal shading in the cosmic shape convergence lines contrasts with the organic liquid watercolor background, and black Sharpie covers any visible pencil lines.

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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Able&Co......................................................................................................................................................................62 Amanda Britt Photography ...................................................................................................................... 64 The Centerpiece ***.....................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Forvis ...........................................................................................................................................................................70 Fund for Ravenscroft........................................................................................................................................68 Goodberry’s *..........................................................................................................................................................74 Hanna Imports ..................................................................................................................................................... 59 Johnson Lexus * ..................................................................................................................................................67 Jordan Legal Services, PLLC ..................................................................................................................... 73 Maginnis Howard *..............................................................................................................................................61 Montgomery Violins ....................................................................................................................................... 75 Newcomb and Company * ......................................................................................................................... 75 North Carolina Chamber Music Institute ........................................................................................58 North Hills Implant and Oral Surgery *..............................................................................................62 North Ridge Country Club *........................................................................................................................65 O.C. 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