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Spring 2017
Friends of the Arts
CELEBRATING THE ARTS AT DCDS Our school has seen all programs within the arts curriculum flourish over the years, and this year is no exception. The continued dedication of our top-notch art faculty and last year's additions of the Digital Media Space and the Eisenberg Theater have helped sustain the growth and excellence that is expected from a DCDS education. Several new heights were reached this year. The regional Scholastic Art & Writing Award recipients were at a record high of 109. Included in these awards were one Best of Show, eight Gold Key portfolios, more than 50 percent of the bestowed film awards, and the most awards received at the middle school level. The Filmmaking Program has continued to expand. What first started as a club, is now a fully developed program of more than 10 class sections ranging from introductory level to college-level coursework. The Upper School Concert Choir was honored to perform at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids, and the Middle School Choral-Aires performed beautifully in the high school level of the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Solo & Ensemble Festival. Our Upper School orchestra and band students enjoyed success, with 37 performances qualifying for state competition at the district Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Solo and Ensemble Festival. One small ensemble and three outstanding soloists were nominated for the all-state Michigan Youth Art Festival (MYAF); two students were invited to join the MYAF Honors Orchestra and Band.
Being part of this exciting trend as a parent and president of Friends of the Arts (FOA) has been a joy and honor. Fulfilling the FOA mission to support and promote the fine, performing, and communication arts at DCDS is made possible by our members. Your continuing generosity enables us to look to the future and determine how best to support the tremendous artistic potential of our students. I am thankful for all our members’ support and their trust in the FOA board to continue promoting the arts at DCDS. Janine Rinke President, Friends of the Arts
ART AFTER HOURS MAY 18 Join us for Art After Hours on the evening of Thursday, May 18 and enjoy an immersive art experience in the family garden of the Karmanos residence. The event, open to all DCDS community members, features a special wine tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and pop-up performances showcasing the talent of DCDS students. This is an exceptional evening you will not want to miss!
Space is limited—RSVP by May 13 at www.dcds.edu/aah
JOIN FOA TODAY AND YOUR DUES CARRY OVER TO
2017-18
www.dcds.edu/foa
Supporting and promoting Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts curriculum,
activities and programs for students attending Detroit Country Day School.
Friendships made through FOA continue throughout your student’s time at DCDS and beyond graduation, thanks to the involvement of our
parent and alumni board representatives.
MEMBER EVENTS
FOA BOARD 2016-17
PRESIDENT: Janine Rinke
VICE PRESIDENT: Laura Hanna
SECRETARY: Susan Bai
TREASURER: Christine Sims
MEMBERSHIP: Mindy Richards
MEMBERSHIP - ALUMNI PARENTS: Kristin Nichols MARKETING: Julianne Bossert, Meredith Meyer
US LIAISON: Michelle Gallette
MS LIAISON: Melissa Ashcraft
JS LIAISON: Selam Sanders
LS LIAISON: Ami Antonucci
CELEBRATE THE ARTS: Sangeeta Mehta, Talbot Payne SPECIAL EVENTS: Amy Erjavac, Julie Sosa
SPECIAL EVENTS - ALUMNI PARENTS: Joann Gordon
ART FROM THE HEART: Raminder Rai, Angela Spencer
ART AFTER HOURS: Tracy Nystrom, Danialle Karmanos
PAST PRESIDENT: Gail Van Cleave
Membership in FOA has so many benefits! When you join FOA, you not only support the arts programs at DCDS, but you also enjoy events held exclusively for our members throughout the year.
BEDROCK TOUR
Friends of the Arts experienced firsthand the renaissance of Detroit during a guided tour of the revitalized Central Business District and lunch at Central Kitchen, overlooking the vibrant Campus Martius Park.
VIP THEATER EXPERIENCE
This year, FOA members enjoyed a VIP experience at DCDS theatrical performances, including member receptions and reserved seating for Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Fiddler on the Roof.
MEMBERS-ONLY ART
CLASSES
During a three-session course, FOA members handcrafted silver jewelry under the direction of Upper School metals instructor Jiro Masuda. We also threw some clay with Upper School ceramics instructor John Schwarz.
ART FROM THE HEART
Last fall, 38 DCDS students participated in Art from the Heart – a collaboration between Friends of the Arts and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. The hospital selected DCDS student artwork that best supports its mission to provide a family-centered, healing environment. The artwork was framed by FOA and donated by the student. Over the last 14 years, more than 400 pieces of DCDS artwork have adorned the walls of Children’s Hospital. The following students were honored at a reception held at Children’s Hospital:
Meilan Antonucci Andrew Bossert Sakina Boxwalla Preston Cook Alicia Cornuelle Michael Curis Adalyn Erickson Julia Fliegner Jared Freeman Skylar Garn Hannah Hansen Tino Haratsaris Justin Holder Zade Kazziha Ishaan Khanna Margaux Kohn Alexander Lee Christina Lin Alexander Marsh
Philip Mateer Alaina McKeen Harshavardhan Narayan Silvia Negrut Patrick O’Callaghan Aalaya Preetham Mei Li Quinn Natasia Raphtis Zara Rehman Jenna Shaban Isabel Stanton Angie Suo Natalie Trerice Jack Tynan Maja Uzieblo Shyla Vakhariya Olivia Wiegers Dane Wilhelmi Yurui Zhang
CONSERVATORY RECOGNITION The Conservatory of Fine, Performing and Communications Arts is a DCDS Upper School academic program focused on building artistic capabilities under faculty mentorship in a chosen discipline. On March 21, FOA hosted its inaugural Conservatory Scholars Recognition Program, celebrating seniors graduat-ing with a Conservatory Designation:
Ammar Akhtar Lee Alexander MacCall Appleby Abishek Arumanla Rachel Barra Wesley Bertschy Aiman Boxwalla Carolyn Chen Larah Diab Stephen Dinka Brendan Dolan Noah Eisenberg David Emmela Tiffany Harris Olivia Heppard Dagny Hill Kameron Johnson Noreen Khan Annie Kurnick Yoo Jung (Kayla) Lee Will Lethemon
Arnav Mahajan Rishuv Mehta Missy Morgan Michael Parrish Stephen Riesen Samina Saifee Sneha Shankar Jacob Shenkenberg Justin Smith Sofia Spencer Isabel Stanton Michael Stebbins Christopher Trerice Brendan Van Cleave Jacqui Wachol Olivia Wiegers Amanda Williams Grace Winters Helen Yang Ben Yared
SCHOLASTIC AWARDS
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious awards program. In 2017, DCDS students were awarded eight gold key portfolio, 18 gold key individual, 31 silver key individual, and 44 honorable mention awards.
Twelve students were recognized with National Scholastic Awards:
Silver Medal Portfolio: Aiman Boxwalla, Grade 12 Gold Medal Individual: Aidan Khaghany, Grade 7 Rishuv Mehta, Grade 12 Jiwon Yun, Grade 12 Silver Medal Individual: Larah Diab, Grade 12 Sophia Gallette, Grade 10 Aneesha Gummadi, Grade 12 Olivia Heppard, Grade 12 Kiana Sadri, Grade 12 Anushri Radhakrishnan, Grade 9 Samina Saifee, Grade 12 Arnav Shah, Grade 8
Senior Rachel Barra’s fashion design portfolio won the Regional Scholastic Best of Show award.
2016-17 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS MEMBERSHIP (AS OF MARCH 1, 2017)
Life $5,000+ Dr. Todd Aho and Ms. Carla Aho
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alexander
Mr. Leslie Alexander II
Ms. Taylor M. Alexander
Mr. Jay A. Alix
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Mr. Adam Norlander
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Faculty/Student $25+
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Mr. and Mrs. Reese C. Zantop
Join FOA today & your dues
carry over to 2017-18
Friends of the Arts supports Fine,
Performing and Communications Arts
at Detroit Country Day School through
active annual membership by parents,
friends, alumni, faculty, and students,
as well as through additional
contributions.
Join today at www.dcds.edu/foa.