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Christiaan Westerkamp was awarded 1st Plase for Level III students at the 2013 Professional Opera SingerAssocataion's Annual Vocal Competition.

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Published: April 26, 2013 Updated: 5:15 p.m.

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STUDENT COMPOSER CONTINUES TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION

Marc Harris, a senior at Brethren Christian High School in Huntington Beach, continues to receive honorsfor his accomplishments in music composition. The American Society of Composers, Authors, andPublishers named him a finalist in the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Awards for his classicalwork, "Forevermore." He was also honored as a Shining Student in the April 2013 edition of OC Familymagazine in recognition of his musical accomplishments. Finally, during a recent concert at Steamers JazzClub & Cafe with the Brethren Christian High School 8 O'Clock Jazz Band, Orange County based Friends ofJazz presented Marc with a scholarship, noting his accomplishments in jazz composition. These honorsmark the fourth recognition he has received since February when he was named a recipient of the 2013ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award (originally noted in the March 17 edition of OCVarsity Arts)for his original jazz composition titled "A Lizard's Blues."

2013 PROFESSIONAL OPERA SINGERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL VOCAL COMPETITION

Orange County high school students were among the winners in the 2013 Professional Opera SingersAssociation Seventh Annual Vocal Competition. The event was held on March 24 at Chapman University.Brethren Christian sophomore, Christiaan Westerkamp, was awarded first place in Level III for studentsage 15-18. Claire Dwyer of Sage Hill was awarded first place in Level II for students age 12-14. Other awardwinners in Level III include, Alex Granito, 2nd place, and Alexander Papandrea, 3rd place, both of SantaMargarita Catholic High School. Receiving honorable mentions were Lena Gottner from Sage High School,

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In addition to the first-place award, Christiaan Westerkamp was also the recipient of the� LaDean GuthrieAward, Claire Dwyer of Sage Hill won the Robert E. Young Encouragement Award and Jason Risdana ofOCSA won the L. George Elias Memorial Award.

AUHSD 13th ANNUAL STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

On April 22, the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) celebrated its 13th Annual Student Art andPhotography Exhibition, "Color and Light," at MUZEO in Anaheim. For many of the visual arts students, it isthe first time to be recognized for excellence.

More than 250 pieces of student artwork from 18 schools were on display inside MUZEO. In the plazaoutside, theater students from Brookhurst Junior High School performed original works as part of the "LivingMuseum" and the Loara High School Jazz Ensemble performed jazz classics. The event was photographedby students from John F. Kennedy High School. Much of the event is underwritten by the AUHSD Foundationand is also supported by donations from organizations such as the Anaheim Arts Council, AssistanceLeague® of Anaheim, Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim, Ebell Club of Anaheim, Fullerton College ArtDepartment and from individual community members.

Visual arts students received awards for outstanding artwork in 23 categories.

Superintendent's Choice: – 1st place, Adam Wysocki, Hope School; 2nd place, Denise Barrios, HopeSchool; 3rd place, Jonathan Lanning, Hope School

High School Best in Show: Scarlett Esparza, Western High School

Junior High Best in Show: Catherine Kim, Lexington Junior High School

Board of Trustees Scholarship Award: Vaneda Vireak, Western High School

Fullerton College Art Scholarship: Sonia Gonzalez, Savanna High School

Black & White Portrait Drawing (high school): 1st place, Monzy Alarcon, Savanna High School; 2nd place,Oscar Muniz, Katella High School; 3rd place, Kim Truong, Western High School

Black & White Drawing (junior high): 1st place, Catherine Kim, Lexington Junior High School; 2nd place,Joyce Kim, Lexington Junior High School; 3rd place, Jocelyn Khloy, Walker Junior High School

Black & White Other (high school): 1st place, Torilyn Mundi, Loara High School; 2nd place, Vaneda Vireak,Western High School; 3rd place, Sonia Gonzalez, Savanna High School; Honorable Mention, Traci Nguyen,Oxford Academy

Color Drawing (high school): 1st place, Sierra Lactaoen, Magnolia High School; 2nd place, Miguel Baltazar,Western High School; 3rd place, Kim Truong, Western High School

Color Drawing (junior high): 1st place, Elizabeth Byun, Walker Junior High School; 2nd place, Ramon G.Rojas, South Junior High School; 3rd place, Bethany Jeon, Lexington Junior High School

Painting (high school): 1st place, Katrina Sinohui-Mead, Kennedy High School; 2nd place, Maydeli Moreno,Western High School; 3rd place, Carlos Mendoza, Anaheim High School

Painting All Media (junior high): 1st place, Travis Tran, Junior High School, Walker Junior High School; 2ndplace, Lulu McGinn, Ball Junior High School; 3rd place, Emmalee Judy, Ball Junior High School

2D Mixed Media (high school): 1st place, Scarlett Esparza, Western High School; 2nd place, Andrew Brito,Gilbert High School; 3rd place, Edgar Martinez, Anaheim High School

2D Mixed Media (junior high): 1st place, D.D. Geeganage, Walker Junior High School; 2nd place, StephanieLim, Lexington Junior High School; 3rd place, Erick Martinez, Junior High School Ball Junior High School;H.M.place, Macey Caban, Brookhurst Junior High School

Traditional Black & White Photo (high school): 1st place, Jazmine Jacobo, Anaheim High School; 2nd place,Yizendi Mina, Anaheim High School; 3rd place, Jazmine Rendon, Loara High School

Digital Black & White Photo (high school): 1st place, Justin Masai, Cypress High School; 2nd place, AnukMeepe, Cypress High School; 3rd place, Carlo Ulbenario, Magnolia High School

Color Photo (high school): 1st place, Patricia Romo, Katella High School; 2nd place, Hanna Flood, CypressHigh School; 3rd place, Christine Ho, Magnolia High School

Printmaking (junior high): 1st place, Jake Tribe, Lexington Junior High School; 2nd place, Catherine Kim,Lexington Junior High School; 3rd place, Crystal Ly, Orangeview Junior High School

Computer Art (high school): 1st place, Kayla Briet, Cypress High School; 2nd place, Vaneda Vireak,Western High School; 3rd place, Marisa Gomez, Polaris High School

Ceramics (high school): 1st place, Victor Perez, Western High School; 2nd place, Allan Fenton, WesternHigh School; 3rd place, Ana Dimapasok, Savanna High School

3D Mixed Media (high school): 1st place, Chello Capacite, Savanna High School; 2nd place, JonathanPortillo, Anaheim High School; 3rd place, Jose Cruz, Anaheim High School

3D Mixed Media (junior high): 1st place, Jessica Isidro, Walker Junior High School; 2nd place, Leylia Hong,Walker Junior High School; 3rd place, Priscila Hernandez, Sycamore Junior High School

Sculpture/3D Mixed Media (junior high): 1st place, Ben Navarro, Lexington Junior High School; 2nd place,Ayah Abulhassan, Walker Junior High School; 3rd place, Skyla Salas, Dale Junior High School

AMERICAN DRUM LINE ASSOCIATION (ADLA) SEMI-FINALS

The American Drum Line Association had its semifinal competition on April 21 at King High School inRiverside. The top 33 highs schools in each division (A, B, C, Open, World, Concert and Independent) wereinvited to compete. The top teams in each division move onto the finals at Long Beach City College thisweekend (final results to be posted in Varsity Arts on May 5). Orange County school moving on to the ADLAfinals are:

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DIVISION A: Anaheim High School, Huntington Beach High School, Marina High School and Tustin HighSchool.

DIVISION B: Costa Mesa High School, Garden Grove High School, Katella High School, La Habra HighSchool

DIVISION C: Orange High School

OPEN DIVISON: La Quinta High School (OC), Troy High School and Westminster High School

WORLD: Kennedy High School

TUSTIN AREA COUNCIL FOR FINE ARTS 23rd ANNUAL STUDENT ART INVITATIONAL

The Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts announced awards for their annual student art invitational on April 16.The show, which is limited to 400 entries, invites teachers in middle and high schools in the Tustin area tosubmit work from their classes. Cash stipends are given to teachers that submit at least 7 pieces. Cashprizes are also given to students who are named for awards. The pieces are on display at the Senior Centerat 2011 C Street in Tustin during the month of April. The Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts also providesfunding for scholaships and other arts endeavors in the Tustin area. The winners from this year's invitationalinclude:

Best of Show: Kelsey Holland, Hewes Middle School, "Zach Efron"

Oils, acrylics, pastels, mixed media (high school): 1st place, Jenna Haidar, Foothill High School, "TravisBarker"; 2nd place, Anthony Lopez, Foothill High School, "Bird"; 3rd place, Angela Lowe, Tustin High School,"Labeled"; Honorable Mentions, Spencer Lee, Foothill High School, "Sad Baby" and Laura Im, Arnold O.Beckman High School, "Hands of Destiny"

Water color, graphite, pencil, pen & ink (high school): 1st place, Lisette Cuamani, Tustin High School, "Fear2012"; 2nd place, Hojin In, Arnold O. Beckman High School, "Self Portrait"; 3rd place, Sun Mi (April) Kim,Arnold O. Beckman High School, "Culture Vanishing"; Honorable Mention, Celeste Werner, Tustin HighSchool, "Childhood Memories"

Ceramics, 3-D (high school): 1st place, Jaren Le Jeune, Foothill High School, "Flame Bowl Set"; 2nd place(tie), Carina Perez, Foothill High School, "Nature's Weave" and Tim Wassenaar and Andrea Ramos, TustinHigh School, "Nature's Truth-Earth"; 3rd place (tie), Zachary Arevalo, Hillview High School, "Rhino UnderCherry Tree" and Jessica Harp, Foothill High School, "Tiki Tower"; Honorable Mentions, Freddy Ortega,Hillview High School, "Cat," Rodrigo Garcia, Tustin High School, "Ergo" and Macaela Jones, Foothill HighSchool, "Nature Box"

Phototgraphy (high school): 1st place, Danielle Alailima, Arnold O. Beckman High School, "San Francisco";2nd place, Theresa Phan, Tustin High School, "These Boots"; 3rd place, Christine Diaz, Tustin High School,"Contrast"; Honorable Mention, Jenny Diaz, Foothill High School, "Mirror Pond"

Graphic arts (high school): 1st place, Ricky Palomares, Tustin High School, "Portal"; 2nd place, MeganSwieton, Arnold O. Beckman High School, "Guide to Dragons"; 3rd place, Christine Diaz, Tustin HighSchool, "Stressed"; Honorable Mention, Alexis Jauregui, Arnold O. Beckman High School, "There is aWoman in My Soup"

Arts (middle school): 1st place (tie), Sarah Schulist, St. Ceclia Catholic School, "Cave Art" and AthenaPham, Fairmont Middle School, "A Drop of Jazz"; 2nd place (tie), Nina Long, Pioneer Middle School, "Still Life"and Kristin Neff, St. Ceclia Catholic School, "Silhouette"; 3rd place (tie), Katie Nelson, Columbus TustinMiddle School, "Strawberry Harvest" and Jordan Roberts, Prentice Middle School, "Mask"; HonorableMentions, Melissa Resendiz, Currie Middle School, "Lucky Cat," Erica Anton, Hewes Middle School, "PurpleMoon" and Carlee Thornburg, Prentice Middle School, "Tree of Hearts"

To let us know about student artist accomplishments, email varsityarts@ocregister.com.

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