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Soaring
Fine Arts
Live Performances February 26 was a momentous night for the elementary music department. We had our first live musical event since last school year! It was such a thrill to welcome a limited number of guests into the commons for the annual “5th Grade Performances.” Each class performed a theatrical piece-either a reader’s theatre or a play-and a song they sang and performed on Orff instruments. Both pieces were tied together by a biblical theme. Mrs. Bacon’s class performed “Ungrateful,” a play about remembering to thank God for all the blessings He bestows 5th Graders "play" (left to right, front to back) soprano xylophone, alto upon us. xylophones, egg shakers, and triangles along with a piece arranged for Orff Mrs. Hurley’s class performed “Tell the World,” a play that instruments. The remainder of the class sings with the instrumentarium reminded us that our excuses are not valid in the eyes of God. then switch places so all have an opportunity to explore both. He wants and needs us to share the Gospel. We just have to take that first step and go! We were in stitches after laughing with Mrs. Kates’ class as they comically presented “We Don’t Have a Clip,” a play reminding us that God sometimes works in mysterious ways and sometimes in ways that literally make us laugh! “Use it or Lose It,” a reader’s theatre presented by Mrs. Lucht’s class somberly, yet sometimes sarcastically, reminded us that if we don’t use the gifts and talents God gives us, we may very well lose them. The energy of the crowd interacting with the students was palpable and the Holy Spirit was moving! We heard many “Amens” as the students proclaimed God’s truth.
Sophomore Wins Missouri Senate District 8 Art Contest for Second Consecutive Year SCA Sophomore Yuna (Alyn) Shin was selected as the Missouri Senate District 8 Art Contest winner for the second year in a row by Senator Mike Cierpiot. She will represent District 8 in the Missouri Senate Hall Student Art Exhibit. Each school in the contest was able to submit 10 pieces of art to be judged. Senator Cierpiot reviewed the SCA Sophomore submissions from schools in Missouri Yuna (Alyn) Shin is Senate District 8 and selected one the winner of the work to represent our district. There Missouri Senate District 8 Art will be a photograph of the artwork Contest. hung in the Senate Hallway at the Capitol among the other selected artworks from all of the Senate Districts in the state. Look for Alyn’s winning artwork as the cover design for this year’s SCA Yearbook!
SCA Vocal Musician Earns All-State Recognition Junior Hudson Harris has been named to the Missouri All-State Choir for the 2020-21 school year. Hudson auditioned and is one of only six tenors from the KC Metro area to achieve this honor. He joins other tenors from similar districts across the state of Missouri, as well as qualifying sopranos, altos and basses as members of the Missouri All-State Choir for the 2020-21 school year. “I am so proud of Hudson for this huge accomplishment,” shared Fine Arts Coordinator and High School Choral Music Teacher Mrs. Trissa Lucht. “Hudson’s God-given ability has been evident, and this honor only supports what we have known for some time. Hudson’s future is bright, not only because of his great musical talent, but also because of the humility and Junior Hudson Harris grace that he exhibits during is one of only six tenors these times of recognition. I am from the KC Metro thankful to have the opportunity area to be named to the Missouri All-State Choir. to be his teacher and fellow musician!”
