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DWSA senior receives Shields Merit Scholarship

Headshot of Lauren Satchell, senior at Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
DWSA senior receives Shields Merit Scholarship

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.

Lauren was also accepted into Purchase College, Stony Brook University, Norfolk University,  Emerson College and others. 

During her time at DWSA, she has acted in several plays. Her biggest accomplishment is playing the main role in their second production of “The Lion King.” She also acted in “Seussical: The Musical,” “Raisin in the Sun,”  DWSA’s first production of “The Lion King,” “The Wiz,” and several smaller showcases. 

She hopes to continue her work in theater in college and beyond. She has served just about every role on a set including the main role, supporting roles, technical director, assistant director and stage manager. 

Lauren also has helped Angel Hall, theater teacher at DWSA, direct eighth grade showcases. She was an assistant director for “A Soldier’s Play,” and has stage managed Ms. Hall’s projects as well, including her current work on “Cinderella.”

“I’m very proud to be a part of the class of ‘23,” said Lauren. “We have ventured a long way. I’ve known most of my classmates since sixth grade, and we’ve watched each other grow up. I truly believe we can all succeed.”

Outside of school, Lauren works on her music with her church. She is a singer in the band Full Black with other members of the church.
 

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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. 

Nine students sitting on the steps at the Denzel Washington School of the Arts prom.
DWSA students attend prom

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. 

Headshot of Lauren Satchell, senior at Denzel Washington School of the Arts.
DWSA senior receives Shields Merit Scholarship

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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DWSA students commit to their colleges

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.

Violet Cleary and Abigail Swift
DWSA Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced

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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DWSA sixth-grade scholar create living wax museum for Harlem Renaissance

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.  

DWSA Gospel Choir dancing and singing
DWSA hosts Gospel Music Concert

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. 

DWSA at Raisin performance
DWSA scholars travel to view performance of "Raisin"

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.