WELCOME
Pablo Picasso said, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” The Arts can move us, awe us, and inspire us. I take great joy in leading an institution that holds the Arts in such high esteem.
Beyond this “cleansing” impact of the arts, there is great value for the individual artist in the creative process: to build leadership “muscles” and to overcome the struggle to bring forth the work of art. If you spend a day on our campus in our classrooms and practice rooms, you will see students hard at work and building skills on two levels:
1. The individual level. Individual artists must overcome the resistance to get started, persevere in rehearsals, and have the humility to accept feedback and improve.
2. The team level. As artists work together (think as an ensemble or troupe), they must be empathetic, collaborative, and communicative with each other.
Working on both levels, our artists learn courage and build trust. When this goes well, they perform or create works that “wash the dust of daily life off our souls.” I wish everyone in our community could spend more time in the galleries and performance spaces of the Fine Arts buildings.
Please be sure to note the performance dates in this booklet and then prepare to be moved, awed, and inspired by our talented instructors and students!
Warm regards,
Derrick D. Willard Head of School
Harkness
We are so fortunate to have the institutional support to offer PreK through 12th-graders a full slate of curricular offerings in the Arts. With a staff of fifteen full-time artists/teachers, two Artists in Residence, and seven part-time Private Lessons faculty, we are poised to deliver a robust Arts education program.
After-school activities include band, choir, and strings for our Lower School students, as well as auditioned plays and musicals for Middle and Upper School thespians. Our students are consistently placing themselves in contests, competitions, and other judged opportunities with great success. Our performance enrichment trips provide opportunities for our Fine Arts students to engage with other young artists across the state, country, and abroad. As of this printing, we are still in the planning stages for our travels this year. Stay tuned!
This spring, our Lower School grades will offer educational and entertaining sharings of work accomplished in the comprehensive general music program. Many Private Lessons piano students will perform on our Steinway grand piano. Our Middle and Upper School students will perform throughout the year, and our PreK through 12th-grade students and visiting artists host rotating visual art exhibitions that you won’t want to miss. Get a preview of what to expect on pages six and seven in this booklet, and join us when you can.
The Arts embody our Lead From Here citizen leader framework through age-appropriate feedback and encouragement, which facilitates the Leading Self stage of development. All our programs support Leading With Others and are the cornerstone of our productions, performances, and displays. The department’s work across divisions and disciplines allows our students’ creativity to truly Change Their World.
As faculty, we live, breathe, model, and teach all that is the best of a life positively impacted by the Arts. To that end, we strive in the classroom, on the stage, in the studios, and in rehearsal halls to prepare students at Ravenscroft to enjoy an aesthetic appreciation for all art, develop confidence and competence as artists, and learn collaborative and leadership skills that last a lifetime.
I hope you enjoy this year in the Arts at Ravenscroft.
David McChesney Director of Fine Arts
As President of the Fine Arts Association (FAA), welcome to our organization! If your student is enrolled in photography, visual arts, drama, stagecraft, strings, band, or choir, YOU are a member of the FAA.
If you have ever watched a movie or TV show, read a book, jammed to the radio, enjoyed a concert, savored a meal in a restaurant, were moved by a piece of art, transported by a photo, or relaxed in a beautiful space, then you have been touched by the Arts. As a staff member of Cultivate once said, “Art helps us to express our emotions, to communicate our thoughts and feelings, and to explore the depths of our imaginations. By engaging with art, we can discover more about ourselves and the world around us, and cultivate empathy and understanding." And as German cellist Jan Vogler said, “We are not human without the Arts.” Our world is not complete without the Arts. The exceptional Fine Arts programs and faculty at Ravenscroft are inspiring the next generation to complete our world.
In addition to the outstanding performances and exhibits presented at Ravenscroft, you will find Ravens representing Ravenscroft across the state and internationally in such impressive programs as Triangle Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, North Carolina Chamber Music Institute, Concertmaster for Andrea Bocelli, Duke University Chapel Choir, DPAC Rising Stars, Raleigh Youth Choir, Prague Young Bohemia International Festival, Regional All-State Orchestra and Band, Honors All-State Orchestra and Band, Artsplosure, The Women’s Club of Raleigh Arts Festival, Young Art International, Busch Gardens Festival, Carowinds Music Festival, and NC Governor’s School, just to name a few.
Your support of the students and faculty through your time, involvement, and contributions elevates every experience your student is provided at Ravenscroft. Family opportunities include cast dinners, performance receptions, ushers, cultivating spirit, and supporting behind the scenes from home. If you would like to learn more about how you can enhance the Fine Arts Association, please join us at our monthly meetings, or contact me or any of the officers. We will find a way to utilize your talents in support of the Arts at Ravenscroft.
Reaching for the stars with you,
Tiffany Brooks FAA President
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUDIENCE ETIQUETTE
We're so glad you're here. We kindly ask that you follow these simple guidelines:
• Please silence all electronic devices.
• No food, beverages, or chewing gum inside the theater.
• If you arrive late or have to leave, please wait until there is a pause between selections or scenes; then enter or exit quietly.
• Please take small children on bathroom breaks before the performance begins.
• Small children unable to stay silent should be accompanied to the lobby until they are ready to return.
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• Stay seated until intermission or the end of the performance.
• Hold your applause until the end of a musical selection.
• Restrict conversations with those around you during performances so as not to distract others in the audience.
• Place unwanted programs and booklets in the recycle basket provided when exiting the theater.
Thank You!
RAVING RAVENS CHOIR
Co-Directors: Mrs. Katie O’Neill, Mrs. Amanda Schreiner
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Hadley Ahmadieh
Charlie Baldwin
Anna Canavan
Caroline Eisen
Emmie El Mann
Rowan English
Emma Farrell
Robin Fleming
Hayes Gerber
Ellie Gibbs
Beckett Goss
Millie Greeff
Emma Hanna
Maddy Hughes
Madeline Jebsen
Avery Lam
Ruby Leps
Cece Maiurano
Olivia Marlowe
Alex McClary
Cooper McClure
Emery Meggs
Pari Mehta
Lucy Mills
Neeva Modi
Olivia Morano
McKenna Nelson
Mimi Nelson
Samantha Nelson
Parker Noble
Zach Peters
Ellie Prugh
Evielle Remke
Kennedy Robinson
Dalilah Settles
Henry Slater
Stella Slotnik
Aubrey Smith
Christian Snook
Arabella Solomon
Abigail Staal
Nell Tayrose
Athena Tong
Arya Udayakumar
Gia Vincent
Brielle Volpe
Uli von Ludewig Collier
Aria Welburn
STRING ORCHESTRA
Director: Mrs. Tasi Matthews
Associate Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Violin
Maya Abraham
Skyler Amdur
Charlie Baldwin
Emma Baldwin
Simran Burbage
Sebastian Dill
Ellie Driscoll
Chloe Fofaria
Gianna Gogoi-Meshram
Lennon Goss
Palmer Holman
Oli Hykal
Margaret Ishizawar
Alice Liu
Benjamin Meeks
Eva Modi
Violin (cont.)
Ananti Patel
Savi Patel
Ellie Prugh
William Pyle
Evielle Remke
Ämaris Grace Riley
Kennedy Robinson
Kathryn Rodriguez
Clara Scruggs
Leo Zheng
Viola
Carina Cui
Hayes Gerber
Alexander Jackson
Teagan Mann
Henry Meier
FIFTH GRADE BAND
Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak
Viola (cont.)
Isla Patterson
Preston Reives
Athena Tong
Cello
Erinn Driscoll
Anderson Flowers
William Lloyd
Alex McClary
Zachary McCleave
Zayan Sandhu
Dao Tan
Brielle Volpe
Emilia Younge
Bass
Teddy Hauck
Flute
Cece Maiurano
Harleigh Markel
Pari Mehta
Mimi Nelson
Aubrey Smith
Clarinet
Max Kirschbaum
Luke Mikel
Alto Saxophone
Preston Reives
Trevor Short
Ben Silva
Trumpet
Keyan Coole
Jonathan Ham
Cannon James
Trombone
Bryce Hayden
Christopher Wilcox
Percussion
Asher Godiwala
Logan Knowles
Avery Lam
SIXTH GRADE AND BEGINNING STRINGS SIXTH GRADE BAND
Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland
Violin
Kiyan Bassiri
Liam Hanna
Cameron Keister
Joaquin Lambert
Joey Robbins
Taylor Saunders
Tim Schnydrig
Logan Stewart
Viola
Andrew Meier
Asali Smith
Cello
Benjamin Remke
Gabriel Williams
Bass
William Meier
Alexander Miller
Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak
Flute
Joaquin Lambert
Blair Tayrose
Oboe
Aryan Singh
Clarinet
Connor Kennedy
Santana Murphy
Andrew Riek
Alto Saxophone
Alexander Lei
Ariel Liu
Trumpet
Beck Jackson
Lorenzo Leiva
Cardin Trinh
Trombone
Nahla Foster
Callum Hoffmann
Euphonium
Etta Davila
Tuba
Charlie Louis
Percussion
Alex Elmo
Christianna Laughinghouse
Riley Tapner
SIXTH GRADE DRAMA
Teacher: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell
Alana Alston
Sadie Becher
Emery Blount
Lissi Boecking
Clare Botjer
Charlotte Cao
Lucia Chavanne
Maegan Collins
Gigi Donelan
Austin Freeman
CC Galkoski
Klára Hannig
Annabelle Imler
Sammy Kamil
Sima Leeder
Owen Lewis
Emma Maginnis
Vici Nielsen
Delaney Parrish
Harper Perry
Silver Qian
Sameera Ramanna-Jones
Siboney Redmond
Taylor Saunders
Kate Stone
Mia Vassallo
Caroline Wells
Jaidyn White
May Wright
SIXTH
GRADE CHOIR
Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Artist in Residence: Ms. Emily Arbour
Soprano
Haley Clifford
Leah Goodrich
Suri Gupta
Rowan Hewish
Sophie Mazzucchelli
Addison Pellicciotti
Sophia Pereira
Siboney Redmond
Nyla Ward
Alto
Brooks Glover
Colin Gregory
Tatum Layton
Matthew Murray
Grady Sheehan
Evan Strickland
Kingston Wall
MIDDLE SCHOOL STRING ENSEMBLE MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland
Violin
Avery Carter
Grayer English
Jackson Glover
Lukas Hessler
Genevieve Holman
Rafi Hykal
Christopher Jackson
Azeem Khan
Isabella McKee
Maggie Minsley
Eloise Pyle
Irah Raju
Dorian Robbins
Liliana Viera
Christopher Wilson
William Yelle
Viola
Kaia Petty
Cello
Tecumseh Ash
Bentley Santacaterina
Will Stringer
Bass
Alexander Hopkins
James Robbins
Mia Torres-Lopez
Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak
Flute
Carter Manning
Olina Ouyang
Harsha Saranga
Charlotte Wang
Madison Young
Emily Zeng
Oboe
Charlie Nelson
Clarinet
Ross Foster
Jacob Hodgkins
Bass Clarinet
Pranay Amarnathan
French Horn
Liv Clifford
Brian Zotter
Alto Saxophone
Justin Crenshaw
Henry Spilker
Michael Renna
Tenor Saxophone
Justin Crenshaw
Henry Spilker
Baritone Saxophone
Basil Westbrook
Trumpet
Donovan Bennett
Raj Burbage
Chase Freeman
Roman Santacaterina
Ollie Wood
Trombone
Alex Bulgin
Nate James
Andrew Nunalee
Debbie Ouyang
Euphonium
Elliot Parr
Tuba
Michael Carlson
Percussion
Daniel Campos
Amaya Crichlow
Jack de la Salle
Vincent Hewitt
Benson Jordan
Henry Phillips-Shaban
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR MIDDLE SCHOOL STAGETECH
Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Artist in Residence: Ms. Emily Arbour
Soprano
Forrest Atkins
Sophie Boram Allen
Alaina Brown
Maddie Brown
Emma Driscoll
Sarah MacGabhann
Amory Martin
Lilly Grace Matthews
Alto
Sophia Dong
Anika Le Cheminant
Siena Lowman
Kaia Petty
Reagan Shuma
Sophia Slotnik
Raegan Williams
Baritone
Tucker Layton
Whit Leps
Robert Newton
Hudson Perdue
Jeremy Shirak
Graham Sundstrom
Teacher: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell
Joshua Ball
Joey Bekerman
Sophie Boram Allen
Maddie Brown
Zahra Cheatham
Amaya Crichlow
Siena Duncan
Weezie Gibbons
Sarah Ishizawar
Mischa Kheterpal
Anika Le Cheminant
Whit Leps
Lilly Grace Matthews
Lily Meeks
Madison Mikel
Rosie Norland
Alex Orndorff
Avery Parrish
Hudson Perdue
Syd Shirley
Maximilian Solomon
Graham Sundstrom
Mia Sylvester
Athena Vreeland
Sydney Westbrook
UPPER SCHOOL STAGECRAFTUPPER SCHOOL DRAMA
Teacher: Mr. Jason Sharp
Kingston Adams
Aradhana Babu
Anika Bhatia Villarama
Payton Earwood
Caroline Edwards
Epi Falsone
JW Fusarelli
Anika Gehring
Mila Heater
Brock Hoggard
Matthew Hutter
Steven Iskandar
Jill Joyner
John Kane
Ella Kantor
Claire Kukulinksi
Hunter Leon
Claudia Lloyd
Grace Louis
Ella Martin
Kitty Minsley
Vivienne Phillips-Shaban
Joshua Ratliff-Weathersby
Morgan Reichbach
Addisyn Rhodes
Hayden Stafford
Owen Taylor
Carolina Teyf
Harry Ursitti
Thor Vilsoee
Dylan Walls
Sadie Weaver
Dane Woelffer
Robert Wright
Director: Mr. Jason Sharp
Liliana Barroso
Madelyn Bekerman
Tanner Bradford
Riley Davenport
Cortland DeCandia
Benji Erdmann
Bryant Graves
Kayla Hu
Maddie Jelovsek
Ella Kantor
Arianna Laughinghouse
David Long
Kingston Lowman
Macey Malik
Jake Porfirio
Sophia Quezada
Morgan Reichbach
Diego Thompson
Chloe Wolborsky
UPPER SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE
Co-Directors: Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak
Flute
Mia Atasoy
Emily Capell
Claire Dillon
Beixi Gu
Maria Liu
Sais Smith
Ania Zhang
Oboe
Yoning Liu
Ellene Warner
Clarinet
Addison Diener
Naveen Kumar
Ethan MacLaren
Puja Patel
Henry Zhang
Bass Clarinet
Léyana Glaspie
Alto Saxophone
Deanna Bennett
Jack Brophy
Cameron Gordon
Tenor Saxophone
Alex Wang
Baritone Saxophone
Jack Ludlam
Bassoon
Yoning Liu
Reiley Rigsbee
Trumpet
Lukas Delphin
Sarvagya Gupta
George Haralambakis
Patrick Tinnesz
French Horn
Elijah Smith
Xaden Wilson
Trombone
Cole Dirks
Caleb Finley
Matthew Milburn-Pyle
Joshua Ward
Bass Trombone
Siddu Kamma
Euphonium
Daniel Dan
Rishi Kamma
Will Tinnesz
Tuba
Amelia Ward
Percussion
Leah Atasoy
Grace Axler
Matthew Bassim
Austin Greene
UPPER SCHOOL CONCERT CHOIR
Director: Dr. Robert Strebendt
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Madison Britt
Hallie Eichler
Nikki Gupta
Kaida Kostern
Lili Nusbickel
Yara Othman
Grace Parker
Emily Roth
Mila Sharkady
Alto
Maddy Artinger
Ella Kantor
Ava Lubsen
Gia Lubsen
Quinn Parker
Olivia Rivera
Mattie Sochacki
Gabby Spivey
Carys Thomas
Abigail Woelffer
Shrutav Deshpande
Oren Kantor
Sachin Lakshman
Damien Luciano
Michael Schulze
Arison Wells
Ashton Wells
Bass
Bryce Augusti
Will Eichler
Xander Lamond
Reed Shuma
Jackson Stansell
Cameron Wolborsky
Alvin Wu
Soprano
Tenor
UPPER SCHOOL STRING SYMPHONY
Director: Mrs. Pamela Kelly
Accompanist: Mrs. S.K. Chipley
Artist in Residence: Mrs. Anne Leyland
Violin
Paulie Brooks
Corrinne Carter
Carson Hatefi
Luke Henderson
Giana Hill
Karolyna Huntanar
Janice Jeong
Trey Messier
Eve Munford
Chris Nickolas
Grace Parker
Ziqi Qiu
Kingston Reives
Will Robbins
Isabelle Sotomayor
Benya Wilfret
Katya Wilfret
Rainy Ye
Ethan Debrah
Jin Jeong
Cello Cashier Brooks
Josh Kesterson
Isabella Robinson
Viola
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
Sponsors: Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney
Eve Caudill
Peyton Gallagher
Jack Hollingshead
Nathan Jones
Adelaide Malynn
Rachel Mencer
Randi Ogan
Juno Spilker
Adelaide Tadder
Shirley Yang
To qualify for nomination, students must have completed three semesters of Upper School Art and received an A- or higher for these courses while maintaining a 3.00 GPA. Students also must have completed the necessary community service hours for their grade level. Students are identified by the registrar and community service advisor once a year at the end of the first semester.
HUNTER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Liliana Barroso, Drama
Adalyn Huang, Visual Art
Maria Liu, Flute
Malik, Drama
Grace Parker, Voice
Olivia Rivera, Voice
This scholarship, created in 2001 by the R. Merrill Hunter Family, recognizes a student who has shown a marked proficiency in and commitment to the fine and performing arts, maintained an average of B+ or higher, and demonstrated qualities of character, integrity, and leadership. Each spring, students entering the ninth grade may apply for this scholarship. Candidates are chosen through an application process that includes submission of recommendations, a résumé, and a portfolio or video/audio recording. Finalists then undergo an interview and live portfolio review or audition with the Scholarship Committee. Hunter Scholars must continue to meet the scholarship criteria throughout their Upper School experience.
Macey
Benya Wilfret, Violin
THE MORTON COMMITTEE TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY
Sponsors: Mrs. Amelia Karpowitz, Mrs. Jennifer Lam, Mrs. Erin Stelling, Ms. Allison Tierney
Gaddyn Cole
Esha Dahiya
Emma Hanna
Theodore Hauck
Jena Lawlor
Moriah Shields
Linh Tran
Sadie Weaver
In 1997, Bob Timberlake established the Hugh Morton, Jr. Art Collection in memory of his good friend and colleague. The collection is permanently housed in the Fine Arts Center. Each year, the Morton Committee visits different art venues and selects a piece of art to add to Ravenscroft's permanent collection. The art in this collection enriches our lives and is used as a teaching tool to demonstrate different techniques and styles of art to students. The collection is a wonderful legacy for future generations.
Sponsors: Mrs. Pamela Kelly, Dr. Kelly Nivison, Mr. Matthew Parunak, Dr. Robert Strebendt
Mia Atasoy
Bryce Augusti
Deanna Bennett
Madison Britt
Cashier Brooks
Paulie Brooks
Emily Capell
Addison Diener
Hallie Eichler
Will Eichler
Caleb Finley
Austin Greene
Beixi Gu
Jin Jeong
Siddu Kamma
Josh Kesterson
Sachin Lakshman
Yoning Liu
Ethan MacLaren
Olivia Rivera
Will Robbins
Isabella Robinson
Elijah Smith
Alex Wang
Amelia Ward
Joshua Ward
Ellene Warner
Ashton Wells
Benya Wilfret
Henry Zhang
Founded in 1936 by Frances and Alexander Harley, Tri-M Music Honor Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, offers lifetime membership in a worldwide honorary organization for musical high school students. It is designed to recognize Upper School band, choir, and strings students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY
Sponsors: Mrs. Abbey Maxwell, Mr. Jason Sharp
Liliana Barroso
Tanner Bradford
Madison Britt
Cashier Brooks
Izzy Brown
Emily Capell
Shrutav Deshpande
Payton Earwood
Kate Krouse
Ava Lubsen
Macey Malik
Lili Nusbickel
Sawyer Parker
Kaia Ramakrishnan
Morgan Reichbach
Owen Taylor
Bella Weeks
Ashton Wells
Sophia Quezada
The International Thespian Society exists to honor student achievement in theater. Students earn points by participating in productions on-stage and backstage. Once ten points have been earned, students are eligible for induction into Ravenscroft's Troupe #5778.
CONCERTO COMPETITION AWARD RECIPIENTS
Grace Parker Division II
This competition is for elite musicians who perform one movement from an advanced concerto or sonata, which are musical works written in three or four movements, or one with the same length and level of difficulty as a concerto movement. Students perform in front of regionally acclaimed judges, who select a winner for Division I (grades 9 - 12) and a winner for Division II (grade 8 and below). On occasion, a student is awarded an Honorable Mention, which is not specific to either division.
Voice
Henry Zhang Honorable Mention Clarinet
Sam Caplan Division I Cello
FINE ARTS FACULTY & STAFF
Kristen Callaghan �14
Lower School Visual Art
S.K. Chipley
Staff Accompanist
Amelia Karpowitz
Lower School Visual Art
Pamela Kelly
Middle & Upper School Strings
Jennifer Lam
Middle School Visual Art
Tasi Matthews
Lower School Strings
Abbey Maxwell
Middle School Drama & StageTech
David McChesney
Director of Fine Arts
Elisabeth McChesney
Administrative Coordinator
Kelly Nivison
Lower, Middle & Upper School Band
Katie O’Neill
Lower School General Music & Choir
Matthew Parunak
Lower, Middle & Upper School Band
Amanda Schreiner
Lower School General Music & Choir
Jason Sharp
Upper School Drama & Stagecraft;
Theater Manager
Erin Stelling
Upper School Visual Art; Gallery Coordinator
FINE ARTS FACULTY & STAFF
Robert Strebendt
Middle & Upper School Choir; Private Lessons Coordinator
Allison Tierney
Middle & Upper School Visual Art
Emily Arbour
Artist in Residence, Choir
Anne Leyland
Artist in Residence, Strings
PRIVATE LESSONS TEACHERS
Brass
John Enloe
Matthew Parunak
Percussion
Casey D'Sola
Piano
Melodie Bobbitt
S.K. Chipley
Claudia Hinson
Erica Jackson
Rebecca Ledford
Strings
Pamela Kelly
Anne Leyland
Nate Leyland
Tasi Matthews
Voice
Emily Arbour
Erica Jackson
Rebecca Ledford
Robert Strebendt
Woodwinds
Kelly Nivison
Amanda Schreiner
GALLERY EXHIBITS
August – September
MORTON COLLECTION EXHIBITION
This special exhibition features selected pieces from the Hugh Morton Jr. Art Collection, celebrating warm colors, organic shapes, and carefully chosen neutrals. The artworks, which span mediums from intricate basket weaving to expressive printmaking, are united by rich reds and oranges, with neutral tones providing a balanced contrast. This combination reflects the collection’s diverse yet cohesive nature.
Elizabeth Stone F32, 2015 – Photograph, Edition #1/5
GALLERY EXHIBITS
November
JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
September – October
PEARL & BRENT ARNOLD, VISITING ARTISTS
Pearl and Brent Arnold create dynamic works that merge their architectural backgrounds with innovative artistic practices. Pearl investigates the intersection of light, color, and space in her oil and watercolor paintings, using pressed materials to add texture to her layered compositions. Brent explores the dialogue between raw, repurposed materials and encaustic medium. These crafted pieces reveal a profound engagement with balance and composition through wax, graphite, and carbon paper.
Pearl Arnold Filament Series 1, 2022 – Watercolor
The Juried Student Art Exhibition features a range of artworks created using diverse mediums and approaches by Ravenscroft students. Students from every grade are invited to participate and display their best work in the gallery. Selected artworks and prize winners are chosen by a panel of guest jurors from the community, celebrating the creativity and talent of our students.
Linh Tran '26
Sea Turtles – Acrylic on Canvas
December – January
UPPER SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
The Upper School Photography Exhibition celebrates creativity and innovation across our Photography I and AP Photography courses. This exhibition features the diverse talents of our students, with works ranging from pinhole photography to digital prints. Each piece reflects a unique perspective, demonstrating the growth and technical skills developed through their exploration of various photographic techniques.
Beatrice Laskowski '25
Looking Glass – Archival Pigment Print
GALLERY EXHIBITS
February
This exhibit features the creative work of our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Visual Art students. Throughout the year, they explore art history and thematic ideas to inspire work that represents their unique experiences, ideas, and observations. The exhibition showcases a variety of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, and mixed media.
Esha Dahiya '29
Lotus Flower – Charcoal
March
Throughout the year, students are introduced to artists and their individual styles and techiques. They will explore and apply a variety of media including drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, weaving, sculpture, and more. Art in Lower School allows students to experiment with technique and materials, while following instructions, to create pieces that become keepsakes for years to come.
Vera Paryani '36
Yayoi Pumpkin Collage – Mixed Media
GALLERY EXHIBITS
April
May
This exhibit showcases selected works from AP student portfolios. Their work is informed and guided by student observation, research, experimentation, critique, and reflection. Throughout the year, students expand their abilities, both technically and conceptually, to develop a portfolio representing their unique artistic voice and vision.
Juno Spilker '25
Tulip Tree – Oil Painting
This exhibit showcases the work of students in Visual Art I, II, III. Students in these courses learn the foundations of artmaking, the elements and principles of design, a variety of artmaking techniques, and a wide range of media. Students are encouraged to use these artmaking tools and techniques to create works of art that express their unique styles and voices.
Isabelle Chua '26
Untitled – Digital Drawing
The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series
BRENT ARNOLD
VISITING ARTIST
Brent Arnold graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting. He furthered his studies at Kansas State University, where he pursued a Master of Fine Arts and taught various courses, including Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Art Education, Intro to Life Drawings, Mixed Media, and 3D Design, with a focus on installation and performance art.
A member of the Orange County Artist Guild for the past three years, Brent has hosted annual shows at his studio, showcasing a diverse range of works. His work has evolved through different mediums, including oil painting, mixed media, installation, performance, blacksmithing, photography, video, sculpture, and, most recently, encaustic. Currently, his work is on display at the FRANK Gallery in Carrboro, NC; at Letters Bookshop in Durham, NC; and as part of a collaborative piece showing at the 5 Points Gallery in Durham.
For the past 20 years, Brent has been the co-owner and general contractor of Triple Aught Design Build. For the past five years, he has found a deep passion for encaustic art, a medium that harmonizes his experiences in fire, photography, mixed media, experimentation, texture, and collage through a soft encapsulation of beeswax and damar resin.
The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series
PEARL ARNOLD
VISITING ARTIST
Pearl Arnold is a seasoned architect and lifelong artist with a deep-rooted passion for watercolor painting that began in childhood.
After starting her architecture studies at Tulane University, she transferred to the Rhode Island School of Design, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Interior Architecture. Her artistic journey took a new direction during her master's program at Kansas State University, where she explored oil painting as part of a thesis focused on light, color, and space. This exploration led to a unique technique that blends watercolor and oil, incorporating pressed materials to create textured, layered works.
Currently, as the co-owner and principal designer of Triple Aught Design Build, Pearl combines her architectural expertise with her artistic vision, continuing to explore the interplay of depth and dimension in her work.
The Visiting Artist Portfolio Series is sponsored by the Victor E. Bell, III '74 Endowment Fund.
FRIENDS OF FINE ARTS
The Fine Arts Association gives special thanks to the following Friends of Fine Arts for their support of, and help in, the Fine Arts Department. Your generosity is much appreciated. We also thank those who contributed after publication.
Deanna and Zeb Anderson
Amanda and Charlie Britt
Tiffany and Byron Brooks
Wesley Brown
Will, Hallie, Susan, and Todd Eichler
Tina and Jeff Gordon
Adalyn (Xuanyuan) Huang's Family
Johnson Automotive *
Anne and Geoffrey Krouse
Drs. Alexia and Andrew Lloyd
The Matthews Family
Elisabeth and David McChesney
The O'Neill Family
The Perdue Family
Meghan and Jeremy Pyle
Raleigh Oral Surgery and Dental Implants *
Kate and Tim Rigsbee
The Rivera Family
Will, James, Peg, and Ed Robbins
Dr. and Mrs. Michael and Kimberly Roth
Kevin, Jessica, Taylor '31, and Tyson '35 Saunders
The Schreiner Family
Steve, Jen '95, Christian '33, and Charlie '35 Snook
Dr. and Mrs. Don Sugar
The Tatarchuk / Wilfret Family
Jenny and Brent Taylor
The Thomas Family
Kathy and Rob '89 Vreeland
The Wadley Family
Stacy and Keith Ward
* Indicates Corporate Partner
FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION
The Fine Arts Association is made up of volunteers who support the faculty in promoting department events. Provide your support and make new friends by joining us! Be as active as you wish or support us from home; there are many opportunities to help!
SOME OF OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
• Writing, editing, and producing the Fine Arts Booklet
• Promoting and supporting Fine Arts events
• Ushering guests at performances
• Assisting with costumes and props for performances
If your Raven is involved in Fine Arts or you have a passion for it, join us on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. in Jones Theatre on the following dates:
August 28
September 18
October 9*
November 13
January 15
February 12*
March 12
April 9*
May 19 — Appreciation Lunch
*Alternate location: Olander
Center for Student Life, Room 135
EXECUTIVE AND STEERING COMMITTEE 2024-2025
President Tiffany Brooks
Co-President Elects
Nate Thompson and Stacy Ward
Secretary Kathleen Malik
Treasurer Kate Rigsbee
Past President Amelia Warner
Fine Arts Booklet Jenny Taylor
Director of Parent Engagement
Sarah Baker
Photography Simon Capell
Volunteer Chair
Anne Krouse
Student Spirit Chair Heather Allenby
Community Spirit Chair Amelia Warner
ALUMNI FINE ARTS
HALL OF FAME AWARD
The Alumni Fine Arts Hall of Fame Award, presented by the Ravenscroft Alumni Association, recognizes alumni and teachers who have exemplified an incredible tradition of achievement, service, and integrity.
2023-2024 David Rountree '93 — Filmmaker
2019-2020 Michael C. Hall '89 — Drama
2018-2019 Jill Muti — Administration
2017-2018 Marriott Little '47 — Visual Arts
2014-2015 Emily Procter '86 — Drama
2013-2014 William Joyner '80 — Voice
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
Class of
Joshua 1:9: "Be strong, be brave, be fearless, you are never alone."
Love, Mom and Dad
Madison Britt
Olivia Rivera
Believe in the song that is only yours to sing. Know how much that matters! And remember, you have wings.
Congratulations Livs!
We are so proud of you and so blessed to be on this journey with you!
Love Dad, Mom & Xavier
With deep gratitude to Mrs. Pamela Kelly & Ravenscroft Fine Arts Department
Benya Wilfret
Elizabeth Beilman, Executive Director
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OUR DOCTORS
Michele Martin M.D., FACOG
Andrea Roche M.D., FACOG
Phelicia Cuthbertson Flanagan M.D., FACOG
Michelle Homeister M.D., FACOG
Kirk Matthews, Jr. M.D., FACOG
Anya Tatarchuk M.D., FACOG
Eloise Watson M.D., FACOG
Lindsay Scruggs, WHNP
Dr. Annie L. Wilkerson established our practice in 1940, and we have been proudly providing care for women in Raleigh and surrounding areas ever since.
We are thrilled to introduce the next generation of physicians to our practice.
CONGRATULATIONS, RAVENSCROFT CLASS OF 2025
Rachel Fitchett, M.D. Reena Patel, M.D.
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