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“Padua theater has taught me an incredible work ethic,
has pushed me out of my comfort zone (in a good way), and has taught me how to work with a team just as well as any sport would. I feel very prepared for what’s to come in life because of the amazing experiences I’ve had in Padua eater these past four years.” – Alyssa Lizzini ’18
At its heart, White Christmas
was emblematic of every Padua production we’ve staged thus far. It was laughter, family and the importance of coming home. It was time, talent, hard work and
a dozen miniature success stories within the ranks of our casts, crews and orchestras. It was try- ing something new for the rst time and falling in love with the magic, with theater and with each other. So it’s really no wonder that when our Bruin thespians leave... they don’t really go far.
“On a long-term scale, the theater department has given me loads of real-life skills. Stage crew gave me a multitude of practical handyman skills. Perhaps more valuable, however, is the con dence in leadership I got through stage crew. eater gave me a wonderful opportunity to lead others.” – Tommy Margevicius ’18
Tri-M Music Honor Society Announced
is year marks the inaugural year of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, at Padua Franciscan. e international organization, sponsored by National Association for Music Education, is the only national honor society for student musicians in the country. e purpose is to inspire music participation, create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, and promote leadership in the music students of secondary schools, according to Tri-M.
Membership is granted through student application, speci ed criteria and approval of the selection committee. Candidates must be active members of a large ensemble (Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Chorale), must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher, participate in leadership roles in both school and community groups, demonstrate service to school and community and demonstrate strong character of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring and citizenship.
e following students were inducted into Padua’s new chapter of the Tri-M National Music Honors Society at the annual Christmas Concert in December:
Rachel George ’18 Tommy Margevicius ’18 Andrew Smeader ’18 Hallie Ward ’18 Emmett Galla ’19
Snehi Shah ’19
Jake Szaniszlo ’19 Nicole Zimmerli ’19 Christy Blatnik ’20 Kayla Slater ’20
Sarah Zimmerli ’20
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