What can I say about this past four years and our show tonight?  I want to start with my seniors.  As you embark on the final stretch of your high school journey, I want to take a moment to express how immensely proud I am of each and every one of you. Over the past four years, you have shown incredible dedication, talent, and resilience, and it has been an absolute joy to watch you grow and flourish, especially with all the challenges we faced.

The past four years have been filled with memorable moments, challenges, and triumphs. From your first tentative steps onto the stage to now, you have undergone a remarkable transformation. Your maturity, growth, and artistic development have been truly inspiring to witness.  I am particularly moved by the way you have embraced creativity and innovation, especially during these unprecedented times. From creating original films to writing a poignant musical about COVID, and now, compiling your own show from scenes of other productions, you have demonstrated remarkable creativity and adaptability.

This production is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our PAVE 4 students. It is a beautiful tapestry woven from scenes of shows you never got to perform for an audience, alongside compelling theatrical moments. The way you have seamlessly brought these scenes together showcases your artistic vision and passion for storytelling.

To the parents and guardians who have supported these talented individuals on their journey, I extend my deepest gratitude. Your unwavering encouragement, love, and guidance have played an integral role in shaping these remarkable young adults into the artists they are today.

As we celebrate the culmination of this chapter in your lives, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for allowing me to be a part of your journey. It has been an honor and a privilege to witness your growth and to share in your passion for the arts. As you prepare to take the next steps in your journey, remember to always stay true to yourselves and continue to pursue your dreams with courage and determination.

The Arts Department of New Rochelle High School is an expansive program that integrates Visual Art, Media Arts, Music, Dance and Theater Arts, and also provides an impressive Performing and Visual Arts Education Program (PAVE), which enables students to major in the Arts. As the largest department of its kind in Westchester County, the NRHS Arts Department encourages students to appreciate this multicultural environment and to bring their own unique cultural perspective to their work. In addition, the department emphasizes differentiated instruction, in order to address the diverse learning needs of all students without compromising the essential knowledge and skills students are expected to learn. We are a forward looking department: Our Arts wing houses a dance studio, music rooms, computer graphics lab, and specialty art rooms including sculpture and ceramic studios, a kiln room, and a photography studio equipped with a dark room. We take pride in the fact that many of our talented teachers are exhibiting artists and practicing performers, who are devoted, life-long learners. They encourage our students to exhibit work in our Museum of Arts and Culture, as well as to participate in public shows and to perform regularly in our theater productions.


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