SCHOOL NEWS
A Talented Dozen Receive Scholarships
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music and music was the answer. I can now pass the torch and lead others to that very source of passion.’ Music Society Board members Stephanie Bescherelle and Kim Schnitzius coordinated the selection of the scholarship recipients with the school band/chorus/drama departments. The Directors of these departments were asked to nominate the recipients based on the dedication of the students to further their musical studies. Kim said, “I love working with the teachers and committee members to identify students who will benefit from our scholarships, and I'm grateful to the sponsors for their generosity and support of music and performing arts education." In return, our scholarship students have The students have shown their gratitude been tagging us and promoting our group on for this support. Typical of the comments social media for the past several years. Some received are: have returned to Weston and have worked with the Music Society on programs for the "I've been blessed with so many opportucommunity. nities to keep pushing my musical education and will continue to do so in the future." Cypress Bay High School "It means the world to me to know that Connie Ardiles – UM Frost School Musicege there are people here in Weston who are of Music – Music Education Major willing to support the creation and spread of Miranda Ferreira – University of Tampa – music and art." BFA Musical Theatre "I will use this scholarship to always bring Sebastian Gonzalez – Florida State University beautiful music to the lives of those around me. College of Music – Jazz Performance major I will not let you down. Thank you so much." "I'm probably going to be paying this off Nathalia Martinez – Georgia Tech – for the majority of my life but this scholarship Music Technology Major puts me one step closer to living my best life." Raul Parra Sanz – Florida State University "Being born in Puerto Rico, music was the College of Music – Music Composition Major root of my being. The country revolved around
t the meeting of the Weston City Commission, the Weston Music Society presented scholarships to 12 students from Cypress Bay High School and Western High School. Ten of these scholarships were made available by individual donors whose dollars were matched by the Weston Music Society. Two additional scholarships were awarded. The WMS Board members personally donated in memory of Cynthia Koenig, who was devoted to the organization and served in many capacities. The Music Society also worked with The Rotary Club on an additional scholarship. A total of $6500 was awarded to students who will be continuing their musical studies in performance or administration in college.
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Madison Zuel - Florida State University College of Music – Choral Music Education Major
Western High School Students
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Lily Cring – University of Central Florida – Vocal Performance Minor Anna Fox – Florida Atlantic University – BFA Musical Theater Taylor Greist – University of Florida – Health Sciences – was involved in dance charity Diego Perez – Florida International University – Music Minor Jacob Price – University of Florida – Music Education Major Richard Rodriguez – Michigan State University – Music Education and Film Composition
