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Alumni News
Jennifer Armstrong Barrick
Jennifer Armstrong Barrick (IND 2017) passes the NCIDQ!
Jonathon Cardona (IND 2020) now at JBID Studios in Chicago
Maureen Coleman (IND 2018) begins graduate studies at Syracuse University for an MS in Art Teacher Education
Gabby Festa (IND 2020) moves to Interior Concepts in Annapolis, MD as junior interior designer
Morganlee McGrath (VMD 2020) hired by Architechnology Designs & Lighting in Long Island, NY
Hannah Le (VMD 2020), design associate at Hoffler Furniture in Houston, TX, assists with space planning, styling, and social media marketing for the company.
Paxton Taylor (GDS 2019) has been published in Logo Lounge Book 12, a book series that features the leading edge of identity design created by highly accomplished and noteworthy up-andcoming designers from around the world. She is also pursuing an MFA in Graphic Design at Liberty University.
Madi Ragatz (VMD 2020) is Director of Media, Marketing, Merchandising and seasonal educator for Lu Lu Lemon at Nusport Sportswear Erin Raleigh (IND 2015) takes on the position of Construction Project Manager at Charles Schwab in NYC.
Madison Steiner (THE 2020) has been cast in new TV series “No Rest for the Wicked”, currently in production
Dan Moldovan (THE 2012) most recently performed in a virtual reading with Theater for the New City (NYC) of his new episodic comedy, PULL THIS OUT! or A Play About Nerds also featuring alums Teddy Dallam (THE 2018) and Fiona White (THE 2015).
Lauren Pivirotto (THE 2012) has been wardrobe/costume supervisor for several movies/tv shows including: Chemical Hearts (Amazon Original), The Sun is Also a Star, Billions (Showtime), Standing Up, Falling Down.
Justin Beard (THE 2014) is a lead performer at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He has performed in the following liveaction shows: Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Beauty and the Beast: Live On Stage, Frozen, Jedi Trials of the Temple, Savi's Handbuilt Lightsabers, First Order Searches for Resistance, Green Army Patrol.
Paxton Taylor
Justin Beard
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If you are an alumni and wish to share any news about your professional progress, then please do not hesitate to contact us: artsdesigninfo@highpoint.edu.
DAVID R. HAYWORTH SCHOOL OF ARTS AND DESIGN
Dr. John C. Turpin, Dean Ms. Martha Ashley, Executive Administrative Assistant
artsdesigninfo@highpoint.edu 336-841-9514
STUDIO ARTS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Mr. Scott Raynor
sraynor@highpoint.edu 336-841-4671
INTERIOR DESIGN AND FASHION MERCHANDISING
Dr. Jane Nichols
jnichols@highpoint.edu 336-841-9565
MUSIC: VOICE OR INSTRUMENTAL
Dr. Marc Foster
mfoster@highpoint.edu 336-841-4551
THEATER AND DANCE
Mr. Doug Brown
dbrown@highpoint.edu 336-841-4525
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