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Pictured from left, Sarah VonSydow,
Megan McArdle, Molly Beitman, Megan Dickson, and Rachel Jones. Not pictured:
Matthew Thiemsen.
LCA presents six scholarships to local
students
The 2009 Langhorne Council for the Arts
Scholarships were presented to six very talented musicians from Neshaminy
schools at LCA's Spring Soiree on May 1st at the studios of Nina and Michael
Wommack. The scholarship was established in 2008 to assist middle and
high school students in their pursuits of the visual and performing arts.
Each awardee received $250 dollars to pursue enrichment experiences in
the arts. The ceremony was attended by LCA Board members, Borough Council
officials, community and artist members of LCA, and the recipients and
their families. The LCA is proud to honor these talented students and
wish them the best in their future endeavors: * Molly Beitman: 11th grade
at Neshaminy High School. Molly is a member of the Bucks County Music
Educators Choir, the Chanticleers, the select choir, and concert choir.
She has performed leads in school musicals. Molly will use her scholarship
for private voice lessons or study at Penn State vocal camp this summer.
* Megan Dickson: 11th grade at Neshaminy High School. Megan is an honor
student and has won awards for her singing. She is a member of the concert
choir, select choir, and Chanticleers. Megan will use her scholarship
to take private voice lessons. * Rachel Jones: Seventh grade at Poquessing
Middle School. Rachel is in the wind ensemble, band, orchestra, choir,
bell choir, and concert choir. She also plays Little League Softball and
participates in the Reading Olympics. Rachel will use her scholarship
for private cello lessons. * Megan McArdle: Ninth grade at Poquessing
Middle School. Megan is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, high
school choir, and district chorus. She has won an award from the Bucks
County Music Educators. Megan will apply her scholarship toward tuition
for vocal camp at Penn State this summer. * Matthew Thiemsen: Seventh
grade at Maple Point Middle School. Matthew is an honor student who plays
violin and trumpet, and is a member of the Maple Point orchestra, string
ensemble, jazz band and marching band. He also participates on baseball,
basketball, and track teams. Matthew will use his scholarship to take
private trumpet lessons. * Sarah VonSydow: Ninth grade at Poquessing Middle
School. Sarah has been a member of the Bucks County Choir since seventh
grade, and is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Sarah will apply
her scholarship toward tuition for vocal camp at Penn State this summer.
The Langhorne Council for the Arts is dedicated to providing creative
outlets and fostering appreciation for the arts in the Langhorne community.
The LCA scholarships are yet another opportunity for lovers of the arts
to enjoy all the talent the area has to offer. For more information call
215-752-0854 or visit www.langhornearts.org online.
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