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Source: CFISD News Media CFISD Theatre Arts Students Excel at Texas Thespian Festival

More than 140 CFISD high school theatre arts students received first and second place rankings at the 2022 Texas Thespian Festival, held Nov. 16-19 in Grapevine. Students receiving these designations have qualified for the national competition, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), scheduled for June 19-23 at Indiana University— Bloomington. Cypress Woods High School performed A Monster Calls as part of the festival’s play marathon. Cypress Woods junior Logan LaFave and freshman Masen Spears were both named Excellent Performer. Bridgeland High School production of Requiem for a Heavyweight was selected as one of five mainstage productions at the festival. Bridgeland senior Rex Koern was named Best Actor, fellow Bridgeland senior Jackson Nichols was named Best Supporting Actor, and the production was recognized for Best Props, Best Hair and Best Sound. Bridgeland was also honored with an All-Star Troupe Display Award. Bridgeland senior Ethan Miller was honored at the closing ceremonies for his Costume Design. Fellow Bridgeland lip sync team comprised of Rex Koern, Joshua Cremer, Jake Ulanday, Rodrigo Gutierrez and Samuel Choi, were also honored at the closing ceremonies. The following CFISD theatre students received Texas Thespians scholarships: Bridgeland senior Joshua Cremer – $500; Bridgeland senior Jackson Nichols – $1,000; Bridgeland senior Rex Koern – $1,000; Bridgeland senior Rodrigo Gutierrez – $2,000; Cypress Creek senior Scout Marquez – $500; and Cypress Ranch senior Kenzie Wooldridge – $500

The following students were among those who earned awards or special recognition at the festival:

CFISD students from nine high schools earned first and second place rankings in the 2022 Texas Thespian Festival held Nov. 16-19 in Grapevine.

BRIDGELAND

Costume Design: Zoe Slot, Ethan Miller; Duet Acting: Rex Keorn, Joshua Cremer, Reid Adkison, Matteo Caruso, Sophia Bolanos, Lily Landry; Group Acting: Eden Avera, Ryan Davis, Abigail DiCaro, Anna Grogan, River Kelly, Colin Langenberg, Angelica Melgar, Griffin Paxton, Rylan Perkins, Daniel Salas, Shelby Scott, Kai Stewart; Group Musical: Natalie Green, Rosalie Greenberg, Addison Gully, Cloe Lehmann, Hannah Miday, Haley Mitchell, Hannah Tomaszewski, Samuel Choi, Rodrigo Gutierrez, Caden Van Sickle, Jordan Blunt, Walter Carmack, Jake Ulanday, Joshua Wagner, Gabriella Barbosa, Madeleine Burditt, Kylie Burns, Juliana Cremer, Alexa Divirgilio, Madison Friedman, Kaylia Hairston, Jodi Mercado, Nia Mire, Zoe Ng, Vanessa Salas, Alexis Schelski, Kavy Vo, Ytzel Maldonado; Monologue: Mackenzie Mann; Solo Musical: Jackson Nichols; State Management: Corbin Garrett

CYPRESS RANCH

Group Acting: David Connor, Adam Clark, Landon Rouse, Max Bloom, Ian Hayes, Daphne Garza, Nneoma Mgboji, Sydney Lowe, Camila Horberg-Perez, Henry Harrison, Avery Grace Payne, Ava Truan, Makayla Wright, Aditi Sudharsan, Reuben Bloom, Sebastian Brewer, Grant Tullos, Madeline Kling, Kerrigan Gatson, Parker Edwards, Kayla Ballard, Rouzat Ali, Amaya Brown, Meghana Munduru; Makeup Design: Emma Elsbury; Scenic Design: Jules Megason; Short Film: Adam Clark; Solo Monologue: CJ Friend; Solo Musical: Kenzie Woolridge, Mali Velasquez, Alec Anderson; Sound Design: Brenna Bush

CFISD Football Standouts, Coach Honored as Touchdown Club Award Finalists

Bridgeland High School senior Reid Mikeska and Cypress Ranch High School senior Ashton Porter joined Cy-Fair High School head football coach Jeff Miller in being honored as Touchdown Club of Houston award finalists. They joined fellow honorees in being recognized Dec. 14 at a ceremony at the Bayou City Event Center. The Touchdown Club’s 43rd annual UIL High School Awards Dinner, presented by Memorial Hermann Health System and Gallery Furniture, showcased the finalists for the organization’s awards. Mikeska, a tight end for the Bears, was among 10 who were up for Offensive Player of the Year. He helped lead the team to a District 16-6A co-championship and fourth consecutive playoff appearance. Mikeska is verbally committed to the University of Miami. Porter, a defensive end for the Mustangs, was a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year. He helped Cypress Ranch earn a share of the 16-6A championship.

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