DWSA presents "A Night with Cinderella" musical
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DWSA presents "A Night with Cinderella" musical
Sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade Musical Theater students at Denzel Washington School of the Arts presented their annual spring showcase at the Phylicia Rashad Auditorium on Friday, May 19, 2023.
"A Night with Cinderella” is an abridged version of the classic musical Cinderella, inspired by the music of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein. Under the direction of DWSA founding Musical Theater teacher, Angela Hall, the evening was truly an inspiration to all who witnessed it.
"The night was a magical success!” said Hall.
Invited guests were encouraged to come dressed in the prince and princess theme to add to the festivities. Dr. K. Veronica Smith, Acting Superintendent, was in the crowd to view the play as well.
Technical theater teacher, Joseph Dempsey, and his students served as the backstage crew. Karen Wheeler and Academies of Talent, Leadership, and Scholars (ATLAS) students came on board to help with costumes.
Crystal Rush, the art teacher rallied her students to create scenic pieces and built an intricate golden carriage.
Sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade Musical Theater students at Denzel Washington School of the Arts presented their annual spring showcase at the Phylicia Rashad Auditorium on Friday, May 19, 2023.
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Denzel Washington School of the Arts students attended prom on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle, NY. The theme of the dance was “Met Gala Red Carpet.” Congratulations to the prom king and queen, Ezekiel McDaniel and Athalia Reed.
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Lauren Satchell, senior at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, is graduating in June 2023 with a 3.9 GPA. She has committed to Stonehill College where she received the Shields Merit Scholarship, a $25,000 yearly award for students who excel in academics, have a high class rank and have completed a strong high school curriculum. She will study performing arts with a minor in psychology.
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Denzel Washington School of the Arts announced the schools that seniors have committed to for College Decision Day on Monday, May 1, 2023. View the slideshow to see senior commitments here.
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Violet Cleary and Abigail Swift were named valedictorian and salutatorian of Denzel Washington School of the Arts class of 2023. Both students attended the school since sixth grade and have been involved in the community and many extracurricular activities.
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Sixth-grade scholars at Denzel Washington School of the Arts developed and performed in a living wax museum on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The project was the culmination of their Harlem Renaissance unit. Michelle Atterberry, a sixth-grade teacher at DWSA, taught the unit and coordinated the wax museum’s development.
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Denzel Washington School of the Arts hosted its Gospel Music Concert on Friday, March 24, 2023, with special guests, Vincent Bohanon and the Sound of Victory.
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Students from Denzel Washington School of the Arts traveled to Axelrod Performing Arts Center in New Jersey to view a matinee performance of the Off-Broadway musical “Raisin” on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The musical was directed by their principal, Dr. Evelyn Collins, who also directs her students in stage productions.