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 upon us. 5th Graders "play" (left to right, front to back) soprano xylophone, alto 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 the winner of the Senate District 8 and selected one

Missouri Senate work to represent our district. There

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 grace that he exhibits during Junior Hudson Harris 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 to be his teacher and fellow Missouri All-State Choir. musician!”

Fine Arts

Record Number of Art Students Selected for UCM High School Competitive Art Exhibit

Congratulations to the following 23 students having a work of art selected to be part of the University of Central Missouri High School Competitive Art Exhibit. A total of 33 artworks were submitted for consideration and can be viewed using the link below. The selected works of art were on exhibit at the UCM Art Center March 22-April 9. The following artworks were selected: • Jillian Steller, Drawing, color pencil, acrylic llama • Adysen Harris, Painting, acrylic expressive portrait • April Phillips, Sculpture, earthenware octopus • Ashlyn Steller, Painting, acrylic color cow • Chaz Bettels, Drawing, ink, watercolor twisty tree • Elissa Hesman, Ceramics, earthenware slab lantern • Ellie Hawkins, Ceramics, earthenware pinch salt pepper shakers • Hannah Brown, Painting, acrylic expressionistic portrait • Isabella Wilson, Ceramics, earthenware slab lantern • Jordan Drum, Painting, tempera rocket launch to Mars • Joseph Katon, Painting, acrylic, The Filling Station, downtown Lee’s Summit • Kaitlyn Gregg, Ceramics, glazed earthenware high relief botanical tiles • Lily Bell, Ceramics, earthenware salt pepper shakers • Luke Johnson, Painting, acrylic surrealism • Lydia Conner, Drawing, color pencil, acrylic tiger • Makenzie Zimmerman, Painting, tempera, sunset fishing • Olivia Collum, Ceramics, earthenware salt pepper shakers • Sarah Woodall, Ceramics, earthenware birthday cake and hat salt pepper shakers • Alyn Sjom, Drawing, ink, color pencil anchored eagle • Devin Harris, Ceramics, earthenware slab texture fish • Brooklyn Howard, Painting, acrylic portrait • Emma Miller-Fox, Drawing, ink, watercolor twisty tree • Olivia Truesdale, Ceramics, earthenware slab lantern

Bella Wilson’s earthenware slab lantern earned a 1 rating at the UCM HS Competitive Art Exhibit.

Check out the works of art submitted by our talented SCA artists at: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w5JsrKkTP9ANdOU9un4J-4xLcwldOdqaza1sYBqRrgY/edit?usp=sharing

SCA’s Got Talent!

Every year, 4th - 6th grade students have the opportunity to showcase the gifts and abilities God has given them at the Elementary Talent Show. The Elementary Student Council sponsors the event and works as stage crew, ushers, emcees, and concession stand workers; and students participate in open auditions, a dress rehearsal, and the show. This year, the acts were full of vocal and instrumental music and poetry. Student Council will donate the funds raised at the concessions to a charity of their selection. We love watching our Eagles lead, Fourth grade student Jenna Jones shine, and soar! performs at the elementary talent show.