The RPCS Arts Certificate of Distinction
- The Reds Report
- May 15
- 3 min read
Arts Certificate Spotlight: Ashby McGill
Years at RPCS: 11
Performing Arts Certificate
She will be attending Boston College and is currently undecided on her major.
Why do you love the arts here at RPCS?
I love the arts at RPCS because everyone is inclusive and passionate about spreading joy to the community through performing!
If you are a performing artist, what performing arts classes did you take throughout High School? Which classes were your favorite, and why?
I took Somettos, Semiquavers, Chorus, and Intro to Studio Dance. My favorite class is definitely Semiquavers because we’re like a family.
What do you like to perform the most if you are a performing artist? Why do you enjoy performing this?
I love performing upbeat, happy songs because they always put a smile on people’s faces, especially during serenades.
Arts Certificate Spotlight: Josie Torsani
Years at RPCS: 7
Why do you love the arts here at RPCS?
I love the arts at RPCS because of the uplifting community. I have made so many close friends through my arts classes, and I am never scared to share ideas and try new things because I know that I have the support.
What certificate did you receive?
Performing and Visual Arts
If you are a performing artist, what performing arts classes did you take throughout High School? Which classes were your favorite, and why?
I have taken somettos and chorus, and I love chorus because the environment is so fun and uplifting.
If you are a Visual artist, what art classes did you take? Which was your favorite, and why?
I have taken Intro to photography, darkroom photography, advanced photography, and AP photography. Darkroom was my all time favorite photo class because I loved how hands on it was and I was able to learn so much about film cameras and processing film.
If you are a Visual artist, what piece have you created any time throughout High School that was your favorite?
One of my favorite pieces that I have created is my mixed media piece of a photo of my friend playing the guitar. I loved the creativity when making this and how I was able to mix many different styles together.
Arts Certificate Spotlight: Eryn Balchunas
Years at RPCS: 4
Favorite thing about the arts at RPCS: The arts have taught me leadership, the importance of creativity, and brought me such an amazing sense of community at RPCS. Being the FAA president, I get to see all the wonderful things that art brings to everyone else here as well, and there is truly something for everyone. The arts are my favorite part of school and I love them because they bring me so much joy every day.
Favorite Arts Class: Mixed Media, it made me discover how much I like collaging and working with different mediums.
Favorite piece created in highschool: My most recent collage for Advanced Studio Art. I made a piece about the nostalgia of leaving high school and the joy I have from my memories throughout the past couple years. It made me really happy to create and there are so many references to moments in my life that are very special to me.
Arts Certificate Spotlight: Maisie Chaite
How many years have you been at RPCS?
4
Why do you love the arts here at RPCS?
I love the arts here because there are so many different ways to get involved and you can include a little or a lot of various types of art into your schedule
What certificate did you receive?
Performing Arts
If you are a performing artist, what performing arts classes did you take throughout High School? Which classes were your favorite, and why?
At first I took piano with Ms. Diver and then switched to advanced dance with Ms. Short. I then joined Roses which is my favorite because of Ms. Short and all my fellow dancers. I love to dance with all of them.
What do you like to perform the most if you are a performing artist? Why do you enjoy performing this?
I love to perform our Rose-bud piece with the first graders because they are so sweet and I have made such a good connection with them and I love to be an older girl they can look up to.
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