Long Island High School for the Arts is a Nassau BOCES program

From the Principal's Desk for our LIHSA FamiliesRemote Edition: June 5, 2020

Reminder: If you still need to pick up any personal items at school (art work, film closet

items, clothing, etc), please fill out this form by June 5th.

https://forms.gle/kBdksd1oaMeupkEH6.We will have an additional pick up day on Tuesday, June 9 from 12:30 - 2:30 PM. We

additionally hope to have some summer pick up hours as needed. Please email Erica

Giglio Pac with questions.

Senior Speaker: Katelyn Harold

Congratulations to KatelynHarold who gave a beautifulspeech to her all LIHSAclassmates as our 2020Senior Speaker during ourVirtual Celebration of theArts!

Katelyn eloquently spokeabout the students' disruptedschool year and applaudedher peers and teachers'ability to rise above thechallenges to continue tolearn, collaborate and createart together. She shares thatLIHSA grads' art has and willcontinue to create comfortand joy to themselves andthose around them; that the lessons learned by seniors this year will stay with

them and persist with their art and continue to be "fierce." Katelyn encouragesher fellow grads to: "Continue to create, inspire and persevere."

Congratulations to Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to Scholarship Winners who were announced at Friday'sCelebration of the Arts!

Five LIHSA Scholarships were awarded to five seniors who were picked in byan external committee who reviewed twenty-two senior submissions.Congratulations to:

Shannon Carlson-AM,Special EffectsKassidy Rieder- AM, TheatreTaylor Wagner-AM, Dance

Chase Leibowitz-PM, MusicJasmine Wren-PM, Theatre

Three other scholarship winners were announced as well. Congratulations to:

Ramona's Gift to Music Scholarship Winner: Kassidy Rieder

Town of Oyster Bay Arts Council Scholarship: Katelyn Harold

PTSA LOTUS ScholarshipsWinners: Terrence Sheldon, Taylor Ralph-Charles, Juliana Ferolie, Kaitlyn Rowell

PTSA Awards of Merit: Sierra Miles; Ryan Young; Katelyn Harold; Emily Huber; Marie Pugliano; TrinityPascarella

More End of Year Events Next Week!

Please continue to join us and virtually cheer on your classmates:

Cabaret Show - Monday, June 88 am - 9:30 am and 12 pm - 1:30 pm

Contemporary Musical Theatre Ensemble (Things to Ruin) - Mon, June 89:30 am - 10:30 am and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Bring a Friend to Dance Day - Tuesday, June 9RSVP: nletoile@nasboces.org Grades K - 5:8:30 am - 9:15 am or 12:30 pm - 1:15 pmGrades 6 - 12:9:30 pm - 10:15 pm or 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Student Run Show - Wednesday, June 108 am - 10:30 am and 12 pm - 2:30 pm

Graduation - Thursday, June 11 (details in separate email)

Saying Farewell

This month we say goodbye to two of the world's warmest and loveliest peoplewho are also often among the first people many students meet at LIHSA:Barbara DelMonaco and Deborah (Nurse Debbie) Holbrook.

Barbara DelMonaco

We are marking an end of an era on ourcampus as we bid happy trails to a LIHSAstalwart: Barbara DelMonaco. Barbara beganher tenure at BOCES in 1989 as a teacher’saide at the Pasadena School, then moved toEast Broadway followed by Baldwin Harbor inthe Nurse’s office. She came to LIHSA in thesummer of 1994 as a health aide, laterbecoming a secretary in October 1994 whereshe has officially served in the capacity ofSenior Stenographer.

Her wisdom has been an invaluableresource. Barbara really does knoweverybody and everything, and she knowshow to get things done within BOCES –which is no easy feat! A favor askedby Barbara will always be answered with a ‘yes’, because she’s the kind ofperson who’s unquestionably respected.

If we were able to sum up the overall impression Barbara’s presence at LIHSA,it would boil down to capable, helpful, generous, and cheerful.

Most striking, is how dedicated she was to the mission and ideals of LIHSA.She has been at every performance handing out programs and laying outrefreshments. Barbara showed that you can make a difference in a student’slife by the day to day things you do for them. Those small things work togetherto make a big difference in the lives of others.

Barbara DelMonaco will leave a great gap in the LIHSA community that will noteasily be filled.

Deborah Holbrook

A longstanding member of the LIHSAcommunity, Deborah Holbrook is LIHSA’sbeloved nurse. She will be retiring this yearafter decades of service to the School. NurseDebbie is so much more than just a nurse. Sheis the advisor to the Student Council, theorganizer of the prom, she sells bagels,arranges candy grams and does countlessother spirited jobs around the school. She is atevery performance, helping with whatever isneeded. She has served as a member of ourStudent Support Team and in the past on ourSite Based Committee. She is a singular human

being and a fixture at LIHSA. In her capacity as Nurse, she has done a greatjob balancing the many needs of our students.From sprains, fractures, colds and flu to acutemental health situations, Nurse Debbie is calmand collected when in crisis. She knows justwhat to do and puts everyone at ease. As a colleague, her friendly voice and lunchesin the staff room will be sorely missed. She inmany ways holds the history of the School andwe she will leave a hole in the fabric of LIHSAupon her departure.

Beautiful Art Showing from our Art Students

Wonderful art work was shown at the final showing for our artists this week.Congratulations to our artists on their beautiful work all year and during ourshow!

Morning artists Samantha Bacarella; Phillip Couch; Morgan Frederick; Khair-Nkosazana Hill; Hannah Kwak; Sophia Polizzi; Taylor Ralph-Charles;Mackenzie Rowan; Anays Sarauz; Kirsten Scott; William Smith; Kayla Taylor;Ashleigh Wakely

Afternoon artists Giavanna Brown; Lila Cicurel; Joanna Dammacco-Charles;Jonathan Gambella; Anthony Gerard; Gabriel Hermes Gutierrez

Additional works by Diane Lincifort; Jordana Swimmer

Music Students Spectacular Final Performance

Congratulations to our Music Students on their wonderful Performances!

Morning Program

American Songbook Ensemble

“Someone to Watch Over Me” Performed by Ariel Nachman“Love is Here to Stay” Performed by Paige Harley“Night and Day” Performed by Kassidy Rieder“I Love Paris” Performed by Daniella Jasuja“Nobody Else But Me” Performed by Taryn Feuer & Evan Petrula“What’ll I Do” Performed by Kyla Cusick“My Funny Valentine” Performed by Jacquelyn Romeo“Take the A’ Train” Performed by James Erxleben, Aidan Gordon,Evan Petrula & Kevin Woska

Songwriting Classes“Moment” Performed by Kyla Cusick“Blank Pictures” Performed by Dylan Hazen“Home” Performed by Daniella Jasuja“Losing You” Performed by Daniella Jasuja

Snarky Puppy EnsembleSnarky Puppy Composition: “SKATE U” by the Snarky Puppy BandGuitar Dylan Hazen; Keyboard and Viola Kevin Woska; Guitar Evan Petrula; DrumsDigitally Produced

Producing Music with LogicOriginal Songs“Sweeter” by Daniella Jasuja“Down with the Funk” by Aidan Gordon

Musical Icons/Beatles in Concert“Yesterday” Performed by Ariel Nachman“Here, There, Everywhere” Performed by Kevin Woska“Come Together” Performed by Daniella Jasuja“I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” Performed by Dylan Hazen“Oh Darling” Performed by Kyla Cusick“Do You Want to Know a Secret” Performed by James Erxleben“All You Need is Love” Performed by Aidan Gordon“Blackbird” Performed by Emma Dalessio & Evan Petrulaj“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” Performed by Jacquelyn Romeo“Goodnight” Performed by Amanda Sweeney“Let It Be” Performed by Ensemble

Afternoon Program

American Songbook Ensemble “Summertime” Performed by Shaakirah Nazim Harris & George Ariza “How Long Has This Been Going On” Performed by Maria Sandoval “What is This Thing Called Love” Performed by Melissa Diers “All the Things You Are” Performed by Emily Huber “I’m Old Fashioned” Performed by Alexa Santana & George Ariza “It Don’t Mean a Thing” Performed by Allyson Adam “Blue Skies” Performed by Joseph Colavolpe “My Favorite Things” Performed by George Ariza, Tyler Fontaine & Chase Liebowitz

Songwriting Melody - Original Songs “Not Me” Performed by Julia Davolio “Like I Loved You” Performed by Melissa Diers “With You” Performed by Emily Huber “Nautica Blue” Performed by Shaakirah Nazim Harris

Snarky Puppy Ensemble“Shofukan” Violin; Olivia Lev Flute; Timothy Peguillan Guitar; Chase Leibowitz Drums;Benjamin Negrin Bass & Saxophone ; George Ariza

Producing Music with Logic Original Songs “If Anything” Performed by Annabelle Lesser “On the Street” Performed by Melissa Diers “Alienistic” Performed by Joseph McDonald “No Love” Performed by Shaakirah Nazim-Harris

PM Musical Icons Ensemble The Beatles in Concert “Yesterday” Performed by Olivia Lev “I Want to Hold Your Hand” Performed by Annabelle Lesser “Lucy in the Sky” Performed by Maria Sandoval “In My Life” Performed by Emily Huber “Across the Universe” Performed by Julia Davolio “If I Fell” Performed by .Tyler Fontaine “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Performed by Alexa Santana “Helter Skelter” Performed by Chase Leibowitz “I’ve Just Seen a Face” Performed by Melissa Diers “All My Lovin’” Performed by Shaakirah Nazim-Harris “Here Comes the Sun” Performed by Ensemble

Film End of Year Showing

Congratulations to our Film Students on their wonderful end of year work inthis week's Special Effects Virtual Showing! The program featured work by

AM Special Effects StudentsSamantha Bacarella; Amanda Blitz; Shannon Carlson; Juliana Ferolie; EmmaFletcher; Morgan Frederick; Paige Harley; Joseph Interrante; Allison Koeppel;

Trinity Pascarella; Maria Pironi; Anays Sarauz; Kirsten Scott; Dante Sigona

PM Special Effects StudentsBetta Chopard; Colleen Compitello; Leigh Engels; Joshua Flaum; Abigail

Nocella; Ryan Wienczorkowski; Ariel Wiener; Jasmine Wren

A few stills of films are shown here:

Dance Rep Performances

Kudos to our Dance Rep for gorgeous end of year performances this week,which included particularly moving moments when we watched pieces thatwere filmed prior to our mid-March shutdown. Congratulations to all for thefollowing performances.

AM DANCE REP COMPANY PERFORMANCE

DUO MOTUS Music: “Six Cello Sonatas, Book 4, Sonata No. 4 for Two Cellos in G Major: II Adagio” byJean-Baptiste BarriereChoreography by Natalie L’Etoile, L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers Dancers Jared Alequin; Shannon Altman; Jaiden Anthony; Valentina Farb; ScarlettFontaine-Lynch; Aaliyah Miller;Alexa Mitchell; Erin Morrisey; Ava Pappalardo; Sahyma Rosier; Taylor Wagner

ELI’S COMING Music: “Eli’s Coming” by AffinityChoreography by Natalie L’Etoile, L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers

Dancers Jared Alequin; Shannon Altman; Valentina Farb; Ava Pappalardo

42ND STREET Music: “Audition” by Harry WarrenChoreographer Gower ChampionStaged by Michelle Vivona Dancers Jared Alequin; Aaliyah Miller; Alexa Mitchell; Erin Morrisey Sahyma Rosier;Taylor Wagner

UNDER PRESSURE Music: “Under Pressure” by QueenChoreography by Natalie L’Etoile, L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers Dancers Jared Alequin; Alexa Mitchell; Shannon Altman; Erin Morrisey; Jaiden Anthony;Ava Pappalardo; Valentina Farb; Sahyma Rosier; Scarlett Fontaine-Lynch;Taylor Wagner;Aaliyah Miller

THIS BITTER EARTH Music: “This Bitter Earth” by Dina WashingtonChoreography by L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers Dancers Jared Alequin; Shannon Altman; Jaiden Anthony; Valentina Farb; ScarlettFontaine-Lynch; Aaliyah Miller

PM DANCE REP COMPANY PERFORMANCE

DUO MOTUS Music: “Six Cello Sonatas, Book 4, Sonata No. 4 for Two Cellos in G Major: II Adagio” byJean-Baptiste BarriereChoreography by Natalie L’Etoile, L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers Dancers Isabella Aletrakis; Meghan Bonser; Ana Cooke; Isabella Craven; JacquelineEdwards; Gianinna Maresca; Shoshana Markowitz; Chloe McArthur; MollyMcGee; Deanna Monty; Janae Moses; Marie Pugliano; Taylor Rifkin; Kaitlyn Rowell; TsyiaSpringer; Jordana Swimmer; Alexa Weltman

42ND STREET Music: “Audition” by Harry WarrenChoreographer Gower ChampionStaged by Michelle Vivona DancersIsabella Aletrakis; Meghan Bonser; Ana Cooke; Isabella Craven; Jacqueline Edwards;Gianinna Maresca; Shoshana Markowitz; Chloe McArthur; Molly McGee; Deanna Monty;Janae Moses; Marie Pugliano; Taylor Rifkin; Kaitlyn Rowell; Tsyia Springer; JordanaSwimmer; Alexa Weltman

LA VIE EN ROSE Music: “La Vie en Rose” by Louis ArmstrongChoreography by Natalie L’Etoile, L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers Dancers Isabella Aletrakis; Deanna Monty; Meghan Bonser; Janae Moses; Ana Cooke;Marie Pugliano; Isabella Craven; Taylor Rifkin; Jacqueline Edwards; Kaitlyn Rowell;Gianinna Maresc; Tsyia Springer; Shoshana Markowitz; Jordana Swimmer; ChloeMcArthur; Alexa Weltman; Molly McGee

THE CHAIN Music: “The Chain” by Fleetwood MacChoreography by L’aura Bagdziunas & Dancers Dancers Isabella Aletrakis; Deanna Monty; Meghan Bonser; Janae Moses; Ana Cooke;Marie Pugliano Isabella Craven; Taylor Rifkin; Jacqueline Edwards; Kaitlyn Rowell;Gianinna Maresc; Tsyia Springer; Shoshana Markowitz; Jordana Swimmer; ChloeMcArthur ; Alexa Weltman; Molly McGee

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