Stearns Center for the Arts

Stevens Gallery

Salpointe was thrilled to host a number of exciting art shows this year. The first was an exhibit filled with extraordinary art from the Jack and Aline Goodman western art collection. Members of the Friends of Western Art and the Mountain Oyster Club were invited to a reception hosted by Alex ‘05 and Stephanie Lee. Alex is Jack and Aline’s grandson, he has also loaned Salpointe a beautiful western art collection that can be viewed throughout campus.

Students, alumni, faculty and staff were invited to submit art for inclusion in the anotherPerspective:2021 show in October. Over 50 works were displayed and enjoyed by guests at the opening reception and during Homecoming weekend.

The Cuentos Life Stories Exhibit took place in March and examined the human experience in the personal, cultural, and societal realm through the lens of Tucson artists Ruben Urrea Moreno, Mel Dominguez and Rachel Espinoza. Together and alongside the artwork of Salpointe art students, this body of art highlighted the cross-cultural nuanced depictions of diverse cultural perspectives and emotional evolution through the creative artistic process.

The 2022-23 gallery schedule includes the Dia de los Muertos Alumni/Faculty Art Show in November, Winter Student Art Show in December, Recognizing Abilities Southern Arizona Arts Guild Show in March and Spring Student Art Show in April.

Corcoran Theater

This year Salpointe produced three main stage productions (Disaster: The Musical, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Little Shop of Horrors) and three one-act performances (Governing Alice, Rockin’ Cinderella: The Musical and Stories That Soar! High!)

Students participated in state and regional thespian competitions where they were awarded 19 Superior and multiple other ranking positions. Six students were selected to compete in the Montes and four accepted: Luke Williams ’22, Connor Cavett ’23, Kailey Krogstadt ’25 and Chloe Harris ’25.

Salpointe’s Thespian Troupe 5370 was again awarded Gold Honor Troupe status. Thirty-seven students were inducted into the International Thespian Society.

This summer fifteen students attended Nationals, Chole Harris won a national Jimmy Award in New York and six students attended leadership camp. CONGRATULATIONS, LANCER THESPIANS! Clements Dance Studio

Clements Dance Studio is a busy place, home to the Lancer state champion dance team and to a full range of dance classes. Students hone their skills from early morning to late at night. Professional and student-choreographed performances are popular attractions during the fall and spring arts festivals.

Pocono Music Studio

The Salpointe Instrumental Music Program theme for the year was “Reaching for Excellence.” In addition to the football games and events on campus, the Lancer Marching Band participated in successful regional and statewide competition. They also returned to the long standing tradition of marching in the Tucson Rodeo Parade after a hiatus from this treasured Tucson event. That very same weekend, Salpointe’s Maroon & Gold Lancer Jazz Band traveled to Northern Arizona University to participate in the NAU Jazz Festival. They brought home two individual soloist awards and an excellent rating. The Jazz Band, Concert and Symphonic Band, percussionists from Drumline and the Salpointe String Orchestra performed at two Salpointe student fine arts festivals. A bright moment in the Spring Fine Arts festival was when all of the instrumental music groups combined and were joined by the Salpointe Concert Choir to perform the Ukrainian National Anthem. The Spring Fine Arts Festival was the just beginning of the synergistic and collaborative arts immersion that was the vision of the Aspire Campaign.

Foundation Choir Studio

This was a strong building year for Salpointe choir. Over 50% of students were first year participants and we expect to see our numbers and experiences continue to grow. In addition to performing at all school masses, the choir program presented three diverse concerts that featured choral works spanning five centuries and seven languages. Choir students were recognized with a district superior rating in the Arizona Solo and Ensemble competition and landed roles in the Arts Express production of Oliver! Next year we look to build on these successes and return to the Jazz-Madrigal festival in Flagstaff, a long-standing Salpointe tradition. We are always looking for new choir members. Please contact Dr. Brian McNiff at bmcniff@salpointe.org if you’re interested in singing at Salpointe.

Calling All Artists

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS You are invited to create 2D art honoring departed loved ones.

Stevens Gallery Salpointe Catholic High School

SAVE THE DATES 11/2/2022: Reception

Submit 1-2 Digital Images: 9/1-9/15 to stevensgallery@salpointe.org

10/1 & 10/8; Art Drop Off 2-4pm 11/19: Art Pick Up 2-4pm (Max Size 18” x 24”)