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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.
 

DWSA students holding trophies and medals.
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Denzel Washington School of the Arts scholars create solar eclipse viewers

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DWSA teachers learn about the "design thinking" process

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DWSA's ArtSonics robotics team competes in tournament

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