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Celebrating 40 Years L ooking at old issues of Imprints, the NHS yearbook, you'll see that students have always pursued some unique arts opportunities. In 1998 (Northwood’s 25TH Anniversary and the year Lori Major arrived to teach Theatre Arts) you could have seen highlights from Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play,” complete with witches, just in time for Halloween. Or maybe you dropped by the Homecoming Dance to see that student band performing with a young Ari Picker. In the 1980s colorguard replaced the Pom Pom girls, and folks who enjoyed The Waltons on TV came out to see the NHS production of The Homecoming. 1978 extracurriculars included Craft Club, Yoga Club, Clogging Club and Mime Troupe! You could have taken the Optics and Photography class, studied typography and sculp- ture in Visual Arts, created commercials and news broadcasts in the Theatre Production Media class, or traveled with the Concert Chorus via Amtrak to perform at Walt Disney World. 1978 also marked the completion of Project Entice, the multi-year NEA grant that created the NHS Dance Program. Students studied choreography, jazz and modern dance, and it proved to be so popular local funding was provided to continue to underwrite the program. Today, with two dance instructors, enrollment is in the hundreds. That visionary effort gives Northwood the distinction of being perhaps the oldest, comprehensive, public high school arts education program in North Carolina. For today’s students, the curricula offers beginning to advanced classes in each discipline, auditioned ensembles, honors coursework, extracurricular activities, and Honor Societies. With an emphasis on higher standards and increased mastery, students are exposed to myriad arts career opportunities not only in entertainment and education, but also in commerce, historic preservation, health care, and technology. Faculty offer students the chance to interact and learn from a wide variety of arts professionals via residencies, field trips, and master classes, some even taught by Northwood alumni. 2012–2013 was a celebration built on all that had come before and a year to explore new possibilities as well. Here are a few of the highlights and achievements of the students and faculty in this remarkable program. NorthwoodArts 2012–2013

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Page 1: NorthwoodArts '12–'13 Annual Report

NorthwoodArts Calendar

2013R2014

September 21 McDonald's Pittsboro Community Music Day 12-2pm 28 Pinecrest Marching Band Competition

October 12 North Gaston Marching Band Competition 15 Symphonic Band Concert 7pm 19 Western Alamance Marching Band Competition 24 Voices Concert 7pm 26 Union Pines Marching Band Competition

November 2 Lee Senior Marching Band Competition 14-16 Fall Theatre Ensemble Production 7pm 23 NHSAEF Holiday Bazaar 10Am–3pm 29 Student Art, Studio Tour Opening Reception CCCC 30 Student Art Show at CCCC

December 1 Student Art Show at CCCC 5 Marching Band at Siler City Christmas Parade 7pm 8 Marching Band at Pittsboro Christmas Parade 3pm 12 Horton Band Concert 7pm 13-14 Winter Dance Concert 7pm 15 Winter Dance Concert 3pm 19 Holiday Band & Chorus Concert 7pm

January 11-12 Winter Art Show 3-5pm

March 7 CCS-Regional Arts Celebration, NHS & feeder schools

April 3-5 Spring Musical 7pm 24 Tri-M Concert 7pm

May 8 Horton Band Concert May 7pm 9-10 Spring Dance Concert 7pm 11 Spring Dance Concert 3pm 17-18 Spring Art Show 3-5pm 20 Voices Concert 7pm 22 Band Concert for Memorial Day 7pm 27 Arts Education Awards Night 7pm

Hats Off ($50—$74)

David & Sharon AllenDan & Linda ChegashDaniel & Melissa Dean

John Read

Curtain Call ($75—$99)

EnCOrE ($100—$124)Crystal Horton

Judy Oakes

applausE ($20–$49)

Leslie BurwellLori Carlin

Karin ClamannKimberly Clark-Jones

Eugene CottrellRon & Michelle Duncan

Lyle EstillDianne Gordon

Tanya GroveMatthew Hanson

Lib HarrissKelly Hartsock

Lori KlebergSharon KolmanCindy Lodestro

Kristen NorwoodRob SkinnerLeah Smith

To advertise or become a 2013-2014 sponsor, contact Leslie Burwell919.542.4181 | [email protected] |

Northwood High School | Pittsboro, NC 27312nhs.chatham.k12.nc.us

Gifts were made in memory of Mary Hayes Steed and in honor of Lori Major Carlin.

Celebrating 40 Years

Looking at old issues of Imprints, the NHS yearbook, you'll see that students have always pursued some unique arts opportunities. In 1998 (Northwood’s 25tH Anniversary and the year Lori Major arrived to teach Theatre Arts) you could have seen highlights from Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play,” complete with witches, just in time for Halloween. Or maybe you dropped by the

Homecoming Dance to see that student band performing with a young Ari Picker.

In the 1980s colorguard replaced the Pom Pom girls, and folks who enjoyed The Waltons on TV came out to see the NHS production of The Homecoming.

1978 extracurriculars included Craft Club, Yoga Club, Clogging Club and Mime Troupe! You could have taken the Optics and Photography class, studied typography and sculp-ture in Visual Arts, created commercials and news broadcasts in the Theatre Production Media class, or traveled with the Concert Chorus via Amtrak to perform at Walt Disney

World. 1978 also marked the completion of Project Entice, the multi-year NEA grant that created the NHS Dance Program. Students studied choreography, jazz and modern dance, and it proved to be so popular local funding was provided to continue to underwrite the program. Today, with two dance instructors, enrollment is in the hundreds. That visionary effort gives Northwood the distinction of being perhaps the oldest, comprehensive, public high school arts education program in North Carolina.

For today’s students, the curricula offers beginning to advanced classes in each discipline, auditioned ensembles, honors coursework, extracurricular activities, and Honor Societies. With an emphasis on higher standards and increased mastery, students are exposed to myriad arts career opportunities not only in entertainment and education, but also in commerce, historic preservation, health care, and technology. Faculty offer students the chance to interact and learn from a wide variety of arts professionals via residencies, field trips, and master classes, some even taught by Northwood alumni.

2012–2013 was a celebration built on all that had come before and a year to explore new possibilities as well. Here are a few of the highlights and achievements of the students and faculty in this remarkable program.

Sponsors & Advertisers NorthwoodArts

2012–2013

www.NHSAEF.org

Band Boosters support the instrumental music program at Northwood which includes marching, symphonic, jazz, concert and percussion bands. The

program is a 501(c)(3), not-profit, all-volunteer organization.

Gifts are tax-deductible.

2012–2013 OfficersCynthia O’Daniel

PresidentEvette Patterson Vice-President Carol Terrell

SecretaryVanessa Kennedy

TreasurerMelissa Dean

Fundraising Chair

NHS Band Boosters

http://northwood-chargers-marchingband.blogspot.comMission: To ensure excellence in arts

education by identifying, creating, and supporting programs that enrich learning, foster student achievement, and increase

community involvement. NHSAEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer

organization. Gifts fund teacher grants for the arts education program and college

scholarships.

2012–2013 OfficersSherri Cila & Gina Harrison

Co-Presidents Dianne Gordon

SecretaryLeslie Burwell Faculty LiaisonKelly Hartsock

Community LiaisonCrystal Horton Past President

sHOw stOppErs ($125–$499)

Tim & Laura ChevalierChatham Dance Connection

Computer Therapy

BEnEfaCtOrs ($500+)

Sherri & Renato CilaThe Harrison Family

Harrison Bros. Northwood PTSA

studEnts & YOung alumni Summer Chegash

Gabriella CilaKevin & Charlotte Harrison

Matt Kleberg

Northwood High School | Pittsboro, NC 27312 | 919.542.4181 | nhs.chatham.k12.nc.usChris Blice, principal

Page 2: NorthwoodArts '12–'13 Annual Report

MusicEugene Cottrell (Instrumental Music) Matthew Hanson (Vocal Arts & Guitar) [email protected] [email protected], NC & Central District Bandmasters member, National Association for Music Education,

Association & National Association for Music Education & American Choral Directors Association sponsor, NHS Photography Club sponsor, Tri-M International Music Honor Society

DanceLeah [email protected], National Dance Education Organization &

American Alliance for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

sponsor, National Honor Society for Dance Arts & NHS Peace Alliance

member, Carrboro Modern Dance Company

Kristen [email protected], National Dance Education Organization &

American Alliance for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Visual ArtsLeslie Burwell (Dept. Chair)[email protected], National Art Education AssociationRegion 5 Coordinator, NC Arts Education Associationsponsor, National Art Honor Society & Art Clubcoordinator, NHS Arts Award Night

Theatre ArtsLori Major Carlin [email protected], CCS high school arts education member, NC Theatre Arts Educators,

NC Theatre Conference, ChathamArts Boardsponsor, International Thespian Societydelegate, NC Arts Coordinators Annual Meeting

❖ Marching Band season begins with NHS Band Camp and 2012's Successors to the Throne, the Marching Chargers’ com-petition program, features the music of Queen and Muse.

❖ McDonald’s hosts Community Music Day fundraiser for the band.

❖ More than 50 students present the Fall Choral Concert, Bella Notte, with folk songs, spirituals, and Mozart. Pitch Please, the new a cappella ensemble, premieres.

❖ Symphonic Band students present an Ensembles Concert with solos, duets, trios, and quartets.

❖ Choral students visit UNC-G for Vocal Arts Day.

❖ NHS Jazz & Choral Ensembles perform for Northwood's 40tH Anniversary Celebration.

❖ Band & choral ensembles present Sleigh Ride, the annual holiday benefit concert for CORA Food Pantry.

❖ Concert Band earns a Superior at the Central District Band Festival.

❖ NHS participates in the 4tH Annual Chatham All-County Choral Festival at Jordan Matthews.

❖ Other spring music includes the Tri-M Spring Recital and the Jazz Ensemble performance at the 3rd Annual Motors for Music Car Show.

❖ The Concert for Memorial Day, Within These Hallowed Halls, by the Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble, includes music by Copland, Erickson, and Swearingen. Student Emily Huneycutt is a guest con-ductor and the Moncure Band performs.

Competition Division Awards

PHS Band Fest Pinecrest HS Southern Pines

1st Place—Music, General Effect, Percussion2nd Place—Drum MajorExcellent RatingAAA Champions

Marching Eagles ClassicWestern Harnett HS Lillington

1st Place—Percussion, Drum Major2nd Place—Music, Marching, Colorguard Excellent RatingAAA Band—2nd Place

Viking ClassicUnion Pines HS Cameron

1st Place—Music, Marching, Percussion, Drum MajorSuperior RatingAAA Band—1st PlaceRunner-up Grand Champion

Brick Capital ClassicLee Senior HSSanford

1st Place—Music, Marching, Percussion, General Effect, Drum MajorSuperior RatingAAA Band-1st Place

Fall FestivalNorthwest Guilford HSGreensboro

1st Place—Marching, Percussion, Drum Major2nd Place—Music, ColorguardSuperior RatingAAA Band—2nd Place

SucceSSorS to the throne

the MuSic of Queen & MuSe 2012 NHS MArCHiNg CHArgerS

Eugene Cottrell, director Allory Bors, drum major

❖ Dance students attend master classes and debut new work at Meredith College’s High School Day of Dance.

❖ The Dance Department hosts the Morning News for NBC-17 when Northwood is featured as one of their "Cool Schools." Live segments filmed in the auditorium feature interviews and previews of the Winter Concert.

❖ Three Winter Dance Concerts include performances by Leah Smith and Kristen Nor-wood's 100+ students.

❖ Spring Dance features works by the NHS Dance instructors and eight student choreographers.

❖ Leah Smith is selected as one of 10 teachers across the nation to receive the Herff Jones Teacher Shout Out Award. It includes a $2500 prize for the Dance Department.

❖ '12-'13 extracurriculars include Art Honor Society, Art Club & portfolio seminar sessions, mural painting, a screenprinting workshop, a copper etching jewelery workshop with NHS Alumna Melanie Jansen Jackson and set painting for the production of Museum.

❖ January brings the Winter Art Show and student exhibits at the 20tH Annual Studio Tour Opening at Central Carolina Community College.

❖ Scholastic Art Awards presents a Gold Key to Heather Meeker, a Silver Key to Luis Basilio, and Honorable Mentions to Lexy Brower, Katharina Rudy, and Kirsten Sellers.

❖ At the NCASA State Art Showcase, NHS places 4tH and Brandon Edwards wins a State Championship Award for his Marketing Flyer.

❖ 21 students and chaperones visit the Metropolitan, the MOMA, and the Guggenheim on the Spring Art Trip to NYC.

❖ Community service efforts include gingerbread houses with Life Skills teachers, face paint-ing at Relay for Life and ClydeFest, Art Honor Society assistance with Arts Extravaganza art installations, and NorthwoodArts' students in all disciplines hosting the Very Special Arts Day with Life Skills classes countywide.

❖ A student video about art club is awarded a grant from the CCS Activities Committee for purchase of a new pottery wheel for the art studio.

❖ Spring Art Show features 2Nd semester work and Senior Exhibits. Seniors also exhibit at Siler City's Incubator Gallery.

❖ National Art Honor Society inducts new members. ❖ Rob Hamlet’s print, “Circuit of Life” is selected to hang in Washington, DC in the NCAEA Members Exhibit in June and July.

❖ Six 2013 graduates pursue visual arts majors in college. ❖ Ms. Burwell attends Visual Literacy workshops at the NC Museum of Art and NCAEA Professional Development Conference in Asheville. She teaches a visual journal workshop and core curriculum for NHS staff and coordinates 2 workshops statewide for art educators.

❖ 2012 Summer Drama Camp introduces Chatham middle-schoolers to theatre games, exercises and a production with leadership roles for NHS theatre students.

❖ The production of We the People during election season includes a field trip to perform scenes at Pittsboro Elementary.

❖ Nine students and chaperones travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England over spring break to study history, architecture, culture, foreign currency, and theatre.

❖ Drama students attend a student matinee of Cabaret by UNC's Playmakers Repertory Company.

❖ NHS hosts the first Chatham County Schools' Arts Extravaganza, coordinated by Dr. Carlin. It features over 600 students participating in two visual arts exhibits, a Middle School and a High School presentation with instrumental and vocal music, theatrical scenes, and previews.

❖ Thespians induct new members at Northwood Arts Awards Ceremonay. ❖ Dr. Carlin participates in ArtsNC's Arts Day 2013, a day of presentations and training followed by a day of legislative visits.

2013 nHsaEf sCHOlarsGabby Mehringer (choral music)Morgan McDonnell (visual art)

Jesse Mathias (dance)Riley O'Dell (theatre arts)

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Page 3: NorthwoodArts '12–'13 Annual Report

MusicEugene Cottrell (Instrumental Music) Matthew Hanson (Vocal Arts & Guitar) [email protected] [email protected], NC & Central District Bandmasters member, National Association for Music Education,

Association & National Association for Music Education & American Choral Directors Association sponsor, NHS Photography Club sponsor, Tri-M International Music Honor Society

DanceLeah [email protected], National Dance Education Organization &

American Alliance for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

sponsor, National Honor Society for Dance Arts & NHS Peace Alliance

member, Carrboro Modern Dance Company

Kristen [email protected], National Dance Education Organization &

American Alliance for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Visual ArtsLeslie Burwell (Dept. Chair)[email protected], National Art Education AssociationRegion 5 Coordinator, NC Arts Education Associationsponsor, National Art Honor Society & Art Clubcoordinator, NHS Arts Award Night

Theatre ArtsLori Major Carlin [email protected], CCS high school arts education member, NC Theatre Arts Educators,

NC Theatre Conference, ChathamArts Boardsponsor, International Thespian Societydelegate, NC Arts Coordinators Annual Meeting

❖ Marching Band season begins with NHS Band Camp and 2012's Successors to the Throne, the Marching Chargers’ com-petition program, features the music of Queen and Muse.

❖ McDonald’s hosts Community Music Day fundraiser for the band.

❖ More than 50 students present the Fall Choral Concert, Bella Notte, with folk songs, spirituals, and Mozart. Pitch Please, the new a cappella ensemble, premieres.

❖ Symphonic Band students present an Ensembles Concert with solos, duets, trios, and quartets.

❖ Choral students visit UNC-G for Vocal Arts Day.

❖ NHS Jazz & Choral Ensembles perform for Northwood's 40tH Anniversary Celebration.

❖ Band & choral ensembles present Sleigh Ride, the annual holiday benefit concert for CORA Food Pantry.

❖ Concert Band earns a Superior at the Central District Band Festival.

❖ NHS participates in the 4tH Annual Chatham All-County Choral Festival at Jordan Matthews.

❖ Other spring music includes the Tri-M Spring Recital and the Jazz Ensemble performance at the 3rd Annual Motors for Music Car Show.

❖ The Concert for Memorial Day, Within These Hallowed Halls, by the Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble, includes music by Copland, Erickson, and Swearingen. Student Emily Huneycutt is a guest con-ductor and the Moncure Band performs.

Competition Division Awards

PHS Band Fest Pinecrest HS Southern Pines

1st Place—Music, General Effect, Percussion2nd Place—Drum MajorExcellent RatingAAA Champions

Marching Eagles ClassicWestern Harnett HS Lillington

1st Place—Percussion, Drum Major2nd Place—Music, Marching, Colorguard Excellent RatingAAA Band—2nd Place

Viking ClassicUnion Pines HS Cameron

1st Place—Music, Marching, Percussion, Drum MajorSuperior RatingAAA Band—1st PlaceRunner-up Grand Champion

Brick Capital ClassicLee Senior HSSanford

1st Place—Music, Marching, Percussion, General Effect, Drum MajorSuperior RatingAAA Band-1st Place

Fall FestivalNorthwest Guilford HSGreensboro

1st Place—Marching, Percussion, Drum Major2nd Place—Music, ColorguardSuperior RatingAAA Band—2nd Place

SucceSSorS to the throne

the MuSic of Queen & MuSe 2012 NHS MArCHiNg CHArgerS

Eugene Cottrell, director Allory Bors, drum major

❖ Dance students attend master classes and debut new work at Meredith College’s High School Day of Dance.

❖ The Dance Department hosts the Morning News for NBC-17 when Northwood is featured as one of their "Cool Schools." Live segments filmed in the auditorium feature interviews and previews of the Winter Concert.

❖ Three Winter Dance Concerts include performances by Leah Smith and Kristen Nor-wood's 100+ students.

❖ Spring Dance features works by the NHS Dance instructors and eight student choreographers.

❖ Leah Smith is selected as one of 10 teachers across the nation to receive the Herff Jones Teacher Shout Out Award. It includes a $2500 prize for the Dance Department.

❖ '12-'13 extracurriculars include Art Honor Society, Art Club & portfolio seminar sessions, mural painting, a screenprinting workshop, a copper etching jewelery workshop with NHS Alumna Melanie Jansen Jackson and set painting for the production of Museum.

❖ January brings the Winter Art Show and student exhibits at the 20tH Annual Studio Tour Opening at Central Carolina Community College.

❖ Scholastic Art Awards presents a Gold Key to Heather Meeker, a Silver Key to Luis Basilio, and Honorable Mentions to Lexy Brower, Katharina Rudy, and Kirsten Sellers.

❖ At the NCASA State Art Showcase, NHS places 4tH and Brandon Edwards wins a State Championship Award for his Marketing Flyer.

❖ 21 students and chaperones visit the Metropolitan, the MOMA, and the Guggenheim on the Spring Art Trip to NYC.

❖ Community service efforts include gingerbread houses with Life Skills teachers, face paint-ing at Relay for Life and ClydeFest, Art Honor Society assistance with Arts Extravaganza art installations, and NorthwoodArts' students in all disciplines hosting the Very Special Arts Day with Life Skills classes countywide.

❖ A student video about art club is awarded a grant from the CCS Activities Committee for purchase of a new pottery wheel for the art studio.

❖ Spring Art Show features 2Nd semester work and Senior Exhibits. Seniors also exhibit at Siler City's Incubator Gallery.

❖ National Art Honor Society inducts new members. ❖ Rob Hamlet’s print, “Circuit of Life” is selected to hang in Washington, DC in the NCAEA Members Exhibit in June and July.

❖ Six 2013 graduates pursue visual arts majors in college. ❖ Ms. Burwell attends Visual Literacy workshops at the NC Museum of Art and NCAEA Professional Development Conference in Asheville. She teaches a visual journal workshop and core curriculum for NHS staff and coordinates 2 workshops statewide for art educators.

❖ 2012 Summer Drama Camp introduces Chatham middle-schoolers to theatre games, exercises and a production with leadership roles for NHS theatre students.

❖ The production of We the People during election season includes a field trip to perform scenes at Pittsboro Elementary.

❖ Nine students and chaperones travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England over spring break to study history, architecture, culture, foreign currency, and theatre.

❖ Drama students attend a student matinee of Cabaret by UNC's Playmakers Repertory Company.

❖ NHS hosts the first Chatham County Schools' Arts Extravaganza, coordinated by Dr. Carlin. It features over 600 students participating in two visual arts exhibits, a Middle School and a High School presentation with instrumental and vocal music, theatrical scenes, and previews.

❖ Thespians induct new members at Northwood Arts Awards Ceremonay. ❖ Dr. Carlin participates in ArtsNC's Arts Day 2013, a day of presentations and training followed by a day of legislative visits.

2013 nHsaEf sCHOlarsGabby Mehringer (choral music)Morgan McDonnell (visual art)

Jesse Mathias (dance)Riley O'Dell (theatre arts)

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Page 4: NorthwoodArts '12–'13 Annual Report

MusicEugene Cottrell (Instrumental Music) Matthew Hanson (Vocal Arts & Guitar) [email protected] [email protected], NC & Central District Bandmasters member, National Association for Music Education,

Association & National Association for Music Education & American Choral Directors Association sponsor, NHS Photography Club sponsor, Tri-M International Music Honor Society

DanceLeah [email protected], National Dance Education Organization &

American Alliance for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

sponsor, National Honor Society for Dance Arts & NHS Peace Alliance

member, Carrboro Modern Dance Company

Kristen [email protected], National Dance Education Organization &

American Alliance for Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Visual ArtsLeslie Burwell (Dept. Chair)[email protected], National Art Education AssociationRegion 5 Coordinator, NC Arts Education Associationsponsor, National Art Honor Society & Art Clubcoordinator, NHS Arts Award Night

Theatre ArtsLori Major Carlin [email protected], CCS high school arts education member, NC Theatre Arts Educators,

NC Theatre Conference, ChathamArts Boardsponsor, International Thespian Societydelegate, NC Arts Coordinators Annual Meeting

❖ Marching Band season begins with NHS Band Camp and 2012's Successors to the Throne, the Marching Chargers’ com-petition program, features the music of Queen and Muse.

❖ McDonald’s hosts Community Music Day fundraiser for the band.

❖ More than 50 students present the Fall Choral Concert, Bella Notte, with folk songs, spirituals, and Mozart. Pitch Please, the new a cappella ensemble, premieres.

❖ Symphonic Band students present an Ensembles Concert with solos, duets, trios, and quartets.

❖ Choral students visit UNC-G for Vocal Arts Day.

❖ NHS Jazz & Choral Ensembles perform for Northwood's 40tH Anniversary Celebration.

❖ Band & choral ensembles present Sleigh Ride, the annual holiday benefit concert for CORA Food Pantry.

❖ Concert Band earns a Superior at the Central District Band Festival.

❖ NHS participates in the 4tH Annual Chatham All-County Choral Festival at Jordan Matthews.

❖ Other spring music includes the Tri-M Spring Recital and the Jazz Ensemble performance at the 3rd Annual Motors for Music Car Show.

❖ The Concert for Memorial Day, Within These Hallowed Halls, by the Concert Band & Jazz Ensemble, includes music by Copland, Erickson, and Swearingen. Student Emily Huneycutt is a guest con-ductor and the Moncure Band performs.

Competition Division Awards

PHS Band Fest Pinecrest HS Southern Pines

1st Place—Music, General Effect, Percussion2nd Place—Drum MajorExcellent RatingAAA Champions

Marching Eagles ClassicWestern Harnett HS Lillington

1st Place—Percussion, Drum Major2nd Place—Music, Marching, Colorguard Excellent RatingAAA Band—2nd Place

Viking ClassicUnion Pines HS Cameron

1st Place—Music, Marching, Percussion, Drum MajorSuperior RatingAAA Band—1st PlaceRunner-up Grand Champion

Brick Capital ClassicLee Senior HSSanford

1st Place—Music, Marching, Percussion, General Effect, Drum MajorSuperior RatingAAA Band-1st Place

Fall FestivalNorthwest Guilford HSGreensboro

1st Place—Marching, Percussion, Drum Major2nd Place—Music, ColorguardSuperior RatingAAA Band—2nd Place

SucceSSorS to the throne

the MuSic of Queen & MuSe 2012 NHS MArCHiNg CHArgerS

Eugene Cottrell, director Allory Bors, drum major

❖ Dance students attend master classes and debut new work at Meredith College’s High School Day of Dance.

❖ The Dance Department hosts the Morning News for NBC-17 when Northwood is featured as one of their "Cool Schools." Live segments filmed in the auditorium feature interviews and previews of the Winter Concert.

❖ Three Winter Dance Concerts include performances by Leah Smith and Kristen Nor-wood's 100+ students.

❖ Spring Dance features works by the NHS Dance instructors and eight student choreographers.

❖ Leah Smith is selected as one of 10 teachers across the nation to receive the Herff Jones Teacher Shout Out Award. It includes a $2500 prize for the Dance Department.

❖ '12-'13 extracurriculars include Art Honor Society, Art Club & portfolio seminar sessions, mural painting, a screenprinting workshop, a copper etching jewelery workshop with NHS Alumna Melanie Jansen Jackson and set painting for the production of Museum.

❖ January brings the Winter Art Show and student exhibits at the 20tH Annual Studio Tour Opening at Central Carolina Community College.

❖ Scholastic Art Awards presents a Gold Key to Heather Meeker, a Silver Key to Luis Basilio, and Honorable Mentions to Lexy Brower, Katharina Rudy, and Kirsten Sellers.

❖ At the NCASA State Art Showcase, NHS places 4tH and Brandon Edwards wins a State Championship Award for his Marketing Flyer.

❖ 21 students and chaperones visit the Metropolitan, the MOMA, and the Guggenheim on the Spring Art Trip to NYC.

❖ Community service efforts include gingerbread houses with Life Skills teachers, face paint-ing at Relay for Life and ClydeFest, Art Honor Society assistance with Arts Extravaganza art installations, and NorthwoodArts' students in all disciplines hosting the Very Special Arts Day with Life Skills classes countywide.

❖ A student video about art club is awarded a grant from the CCS Activities Committee for purchase of a new pottery wheel for the art studio.

❖ Spring Art Show features 2Nd semester work and Senior Exhibits. Seniors also exhibit at Siler City's Incubator Gallery.

❖ National Art Honor Society inducts new members. ❖ Rob Hamlet’s print, “Circuit of Life” is selected to hang in Washington, DC in the NCAEA Members Exhibit in June and July.

❖ Six 2013 graduates pursue visual arts majors in college. ❖ Ms. Burwell attends Visual Literacy workshops at the NC Museum of Art and NCAEA Professional Development Conference in Asheville. She teaches a visual journal workshop and core curriculum for NHS staff and coordinates 2 workshops statewide for art educators.

❖ 2012 Summer Drama Camp introduces Chatham middle-schoolers to theatre games, exercises and a production with leadership roles for NHS theatre students.

❖ The production of We the People during election season includes a field trip to perform scenes at Pittsboro Elementary.

❖ Nine students and chaperones travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England over spring break to study history, architecture, culture, foreign currency, and theatre.

❖ Drama students attend a student matinee of Cabaret by UNC's Playmakers Repertory Company.

❖ NHS hosts the first Chatham County Schools' Arts Extravaganza, coordinated by Dr. Carlin. It features over 600 students participating in two visual arts exhibits, a Middle School and a High School presentation with instrumental and vocal music, theatrical scenes, and previews.

❖ Thespians induct new members at Northwood Arts Awards Ceremonay. ❖ Dr. Carlin participates in ArtsNC's Arts Day 2013, a day of presentations and training followed by a day of legislative visits.

2013 nHsaEf sCHOlarsGabby Mehringer (choral music)Morgan McDonnell (visual art)

Jesse Mathias (dance)Riley O'Dell (theatre arts)

A}}}}}m}}}}}B

z

Page 5: NorthwoodArts '12–'13 Annual Report

NorthwoodArts Calendar

2013R2014

September 21 McDonald's Pittsboro Community Music Day 12-2pm 28 Pinecrest Marching Band Competition

October 12 North Gaston Marching Band Competition 15 Symphonic Band Concert 7pm 19 Western Alamance Marching Band Competition 24 Voices Concert 7pm 26 Union Pines Marching Band Competition

November 2 Lee Senior Marching Band Competition 14-16 Fall Theatre Ensemble Production 7pm 23 NHSAEF Holiday Bazaar 10Am–3pm 29 Student Art, Studio Tour Opening Reception CCCC 30 Student Art Show at CCCC

December 1 Student Art Show at CCCC 5 Marching Band at Siler City Christmas Parade 7pm 8 Marching Band at Pittsboro Christmas Parade 3pm 12 Horton Band Concert 7pm 13-14 Winter Dance Concert 7pm 15 Winter Dance Concert 3pm 19 Holiday Band & Chorus Concert 7pm

January 11-12 Winter Art Show 3-5pm

March 7 CCS-Regional Arts Celebration, NHS & feeder schools

April 3-5 Spring Musical 7pm 24 Tri-M Concert 7pm

May 8 Horton Band Concert May 7pm 9-10 Spring Dance Concert 7pm 11 Spring Dance Concert 3pm 17-18 Spring Art Show 3-5pm 20 Voices Concert 7pm 22 Band Concert for Memorial Day 7pm 27 Arts Education Awards Night 7pm

Hats Off ($50—$74)

David & Sharon AllenDan & Linda ChegashDaniel & Melissa Dean

John Read

Curtain Call ($75—$99)

EnCOrE ($100—$124)Crystal Horton

Judy Oakes

applausE ($20–$49)

Leslie BurwellLori Carlin

Karin ClamannKimberly Clark-Jones

Eugene CottrellRon & Michelle Duncan

Lyle EstillDianne Gordon

Tanya GroveMatthew Hanson

Lib HarrissKelly Hartsock

Lori KlebergSharon KolmanCindy Lodestro

Kristen NorwoodRob SkinnerLeah Smith

To advertise or become a 2013-2014 sponsor, contact Leslie Burwell919.542.4181 | [email protected] |

Northwood High School | Pittsboro, NC 27312nhs.chatham.k12.nc.us

Gifts were made in memory of Mary Hayes Steed and in honor of Lori Major Carlin.

Celebrating 40 Years

Looking at old issues of Imprints, the NHS yearbook, you'll see that students have always pursued some unique arts opportunities. In 1998 (Northwood’s 25tH Anniversary and the year Lori Major arrived to teach Theatre Arts) you could have seen highlights from Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play,” complete with witches, just in time for Halloween. Or maybe you dropped by the

Homecoming Dance to see that student band performing with a young Ari Picker.

In the 1980s colorguard replaced the Pom Pom girls, and folks who enjoyed The Waltons on TV came out to see the NHS production of The Homecoming.

1978 extracurriculars included Craft Club, Yoga Club, Clogging Club and Mime Troupe! You could have taken the Optics and Photography class, studied typography and sculp-ture in Visual Arts, created commercials and news broadcasts in the Theatre Production Media class, or traveled with the Concert Chorus via Amtrak to perform at Walt Disney

World. 1978 also marked the completion of Project Entice, the multi-year NEA grant that created the NHS Dance Program. Students studied choreography, jazz and modern dance, and it proved to be so popular local funding was provided to continue to underwrite the program. Today, with two dance instructors, enrollment is in the hundreds. That visionary effort gives Northwood the distinction of being perhaps the oldest, comprehensive, public high school arts education program in North Carolina.

For today’s students, the curricula offers beginning to advanced classes in each discipline, auditioned ensembles, honors coursework, extracurricular activities, and Honor Societies. With an emphasis on higher standards and increased mastery, students are exposed to myriad arts career opportunities not only in entertainment and education, but also in commerce, historic preservation, health care, and technology. Faculty offer students the chance to interact and learn from a wide variety of arts professionals via residencies, field trips, and master classes, some even taught by Northwood alumni.

2012–2013 was a celebration built on all that had come before and a year to explore new possibilities as well. Here are a few of the highlights and achievements of the students and faculty in this remarkable program.

Sponsors & Advertisers NorthwoodArts

2012–2013

www.NHSAEF.org

Band Boosters support the instrumental music program at Northwood which includes marching, symphonic, jazz, concert and percussion bands. The

program is a 501(c)(3), not-profit, all-volunteer organization.

Gifts are tax-deductible.

2012–2013 OfficersCynthia O’Daniel

PresidentEvette Patterson Vice-President Carol Terrell

SecretaryVanessa Kennedy

TreasurerMelissa Dean

Fundraising Chair

NHS Band Boosters

http://northwood-chargers-marchingband.blogspot.comMission: To ensure excellence in arts

education by identifying, creating, and supporting programs that enrich learning, foster student achievement, and increase

community involvement. NHSAEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer

organization. Gifts fund teacher grants for the arts education program and college

scholarships.

2012–2013 OfficersSherri Cila & Gina Harrison

Co-Presidents Dianne Gordon

SecretaryLeslie Burwell Faculty LiaisonKelly Hartsock

Community LiaisonCrystal Horton Past President

sHOw stOppErs ($125–$499)

Tim & Laura ChevalierChatham Dance Connection

Computer Therapy

BEnEfaCtOrs ($500+)

Sherri & Renato CilaThe Harrison Family

Harrison Bros. Northwood PTSA

studEnts & YOung alumni Summer Chegash

Gabriella CilaKevin & Charlotte Harrison

Matt Kleberg

Northwood High School | Pittsboro, NC 27312 | 919.542.4181 | nhs.chatham.k12.nc.usChris Blice, principal

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NorthwoodArts Calendar

2013R2014

September 21 McDonald's Pittsboro Community Music Day 12-2pm 28 Pinecrest Marching Band Competition

October 12 North Gaston Marching Band Competition 15 Symphonic Band Concert 7pm 19 Western Alamance Marching Band Competition 24 Voices Concert 7pm 26 Union Pines Marching Band Competition

November 2 Lee Senior Marching Band Competition 14-16 Fall Theatre Ensemble Production 7pm 23 NHSAEF Holiday Bazaar 10Am–3pm 29 Student Art, Studio Tour Opening Reception CCCC 30 Student Art Show at CCCC

December 1 Student Art Show at CCCC 5 Marching Band at Siler City Christmas Parade 7pm 8 Marching Band at Pittsboro Christmas Parade 3pm 12 Horton Band Concert 7pm 13-14 Winter Dance Concert 7pm 15 Winter Dance Concert 3pm 19 Holiday Band & Chorus Concert 7pm

January 11-12 Winter Art Show 3-5pm

March 7 CCS-Regional Arts Celebration, NHS & feeder schools

April 3-5 Spring Musical 7pm 24 Tri-M Concert 7pm

May 8 Horton Band Concert May 7pm 9-10 Spring Dance Concert 7pm 11 Spring Dance Concert 3pm 17-18 Spring Art Show 3-5pm 20 Voices Concert 7pm 22 Band Concert for Memorial Day 7pm 27 Arts Education Awards Night 7pm

Hats Off ($50—$74)

David & Sharon AllenDan & Linda ChegashDaniel & Melissa Dean

John Read

Curtain Call ($75—$99)

EnCOrE ($100—$124)Crystal Horton

Judy Oakes

applausE ($20–$49)

Leslie BurwellLori Carlin

Karin ClamannKimberly Clark-Jones

Eugene CottrellRon & Michelle Duncan

Lyle EstillDianne Gordon

Tanya GroveMatthew Hanson

Lib HarrissKelly Hartsock

Lori KlebergSharon KolmanCindy Lodestro

Kristen NorwoodRob SkinnerLeah Smith

To advertise or become a 2013-2014 sponsor, contact Leslie Burwell919.542.4181 | [email protected] |

Northwood High School | Pittsboro, NC 27312nhs.chatham.k12.nc.us

Gifts were made in memory of Mary Hayes Steed and in honor of Lori Major Carlin.

Celebrating 40 Years

Looking at old issues of Imprints, the NHS yearbook, you'll see that students have always pursued some unique arts opportunities. In 1998 (Northwood’s 25tH Anniversary and the year Lori Major arrived to teach Theatre Arts) you could have seen highlights from Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play,” complete with witches, just in time for Halloween. Or maybe you dropped by the

Homecoming Dance to see that student band performing with a young Ari Picker.

In the 1980s colorguard replaced the Pom Pom girls, and folks who enjoyed The Waltons on TV came out to see the NHS production of The Homecoming.

1978 extracurriculars included Craft Club, Yoga Club, Clogging Club and Mime Troupe! You could have taken the Optics and Photography class, studied typography and sculp-ture in Visual Arts, created commercials and news broadcasts in the Theatre Production Media class, or traveled with the Concert Chorus via Amtrak to perform at Walt Disney

World. 1978 also marked the completion of Project Entice, the multi-year NEA grant that created the NHS Dance Program. Students studied choreography, jazz and modern dance, and it proved to be so popular local funding was provided to continue to underwrite the program. Today, with two dance instructors, enrollment is in the hundreds. That visionary effort gives Northwood the distinction of being perhaps the oldest, comprehensive, public high school arts education program in North Carolina.

For today’s students, the curricula offers beginning to advanced classes in each discipline, auditioned ensembles, honors coursework, extracurricular activities, and Honor Societies. With an emphasis on higher standards and increased mastery, students are exposed to myriad arts career opportunities not only in entertainment and education, but also in commerce, historic preservation, health care, and technology. Faculty offer students the chance to interact and learn from a wide variety of arts professionals via residencies, field trips, and master classes, some even taught by Northwood alumni.

2012–2013 was a celebration built on all that had come before and a year to explore new possibilities as well. Here are a few of the highlights and achievements of the students and faculty in this remarkable program.

Sponsors & Advertisers NorthwoodArts

2012–2013

www.NHSAEF.org

Band Boosters support the instrumental music program at Northwood which includes marching, symphonic, jazz, concert and percussion bands. The

program is a 501(c)(3), not-profit, all-volunteer organization.

Gifts are tax-deductible.

2012–2013 OfficersCynthia O’Daniel

PresidentEvette Patterson Vice-President Carol Terrell

SecretaryVanessa Kennedy

TreasurerMelissa Dean

Fundraising Chair

NHS Band Boosters

http://northwood-chargers-marchingband.blogspot.comMission: To ensure excellence in arts

education by identifying, creating, and supporting programs that enrich learning, foster student achievement, and increase

community involvement. NHSAEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer

organization. Gifts fund teacher grants for the arts education program and college

scholarships.

2012–2013 OfficersSherri Cila & Gina Harrison

Co-Presidents Dianne Gordon

SecretaryLeslie Burwell Faculty LiaisonKelly Hartsock

Community LiaisonCrystal Horton Past President

sHOw stOppErs ($125–$499)

Tim & Laura ChevalierChatham Dance Connection

Computer Therapy

BEnEfaCtOrs ($500+)

Sherri & Renato CilaThe Harrison Family

Harrison Bros. Northwood PTSA

studEnts & YOung alumni Summer Chegash

Gabriella CilaKevin & Charlotte Harrison

Matt Kleberg

Northwood High School | Pittsboro, NC 27312 | 919.542.4181 | nhs.chatham.k12.nc.usChris Blice, principal