Students of the Month Program

The students to receive this honor for the month of October are 

Ana Rodebaugh (visual arts) and Evey Bringolf (music/performing arts). 

Our SOTM in visual arts is none other than sophomore, Ana Rodebaugh. Ana is the daughter of proud parents, Stephanie and Terry Rodebaugh of Whitehouse. Like many young artists, Ana told us she enjoys the freedom art entails. She also said that being creative is relaxing to her. Ana's skills have already been put to the test in the real world when she had the opportunity to assist in the painting of a mural for Compassion Health on Dorr Street in Toledo! I've seen the mural and it looks great! Nice job, Ana! Although Ana wants to go to college after high school, she's not sure exactly what she wants to study. Whatever the future holds for Ana, I'm sure she will be successful! 

Our SOTM for performing arts is Evey Bringolf. Evey is the daughter of proud parents Patty and Jess Bringolf of Waterville. A student of the French horn, Evey is a member of the Anthony Wayne High School's Symphonic Winds and the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestra's Philharmonic Ensemble. She is also a member of the OMEA District 1 honors band and she also has played with the Ohio All-State Band. Although she receives accolades for music, Evey also likes visual art. In fact, she likes it so much she plans on furthering her education after high school in graphic design and just play music recreationally. Sounds to us like she will be successful in whatever she decides to do. We at AWAAC wish Evey luck in all her future endeavors! Congratulations!

 November Students of the Month are Abbey Bauman (visual arts) and Victoria Marshall (performing arts).

Abbey (Abigail) Bauman is the daughter of proud parents, Ryan and Mary Bauman of Monclova. Abbey told us that she loves the freedom and creativity that creating art affords her. She said she loves the way art allows her to be creative and think of things in different ways. Abbey exhibited several pieces in the Anthony Wayne high school art show this past spring. After high school, Abbey plans on attending Bowling Green State University for education. She said she doesn't know what she wants to teach but would like to teach junior high or high school-aged kids someday. Good luck, Abbey! We know you will do great! 

Victoria Marshall, our performing art Student of the Month, told us in no uncertain terms she likes sculpting and singing her heart out! Victoria hails from Waterville where she lives with proud parents, Kimberly and Christopher Marshall. When asked more about singing, Abbey told us she likes to challenge herself by taking on difficult vocal arrangements or singing in foreign languages. She has performed in several Anthony Wayne shows, as well as Waterville Playshop and 3B productions. After high school Victoria would like to study for a career in mortuary science. It sounds to me like Abbey will do great wherever life takes her!

December Students of the Month are Shelby Couture (visual arts) and Miranda Walton (performing arts).

Our AWAAC Student of the Month for visual art is Shelby Couture. A Whitehouse resident, Shelby is the daughter of proud parents, Stephanie Gerdeman and Christopher Couture. Shelby told us that she loves art because it allows her to visualize ideas that she incorporates into designs for characters and clothing. She says she plans on attending college, hopefully to prepare for a career in fashion design, perhaps incorporating history in there somewhere. Shelby has exhibited her artwork in the Anthony Wayne Art Show for the past several years, with all but one of her pieces being accepted. That sounds great, Shelby! We are sure your future will be bright whatever you decide to do!

Our AWAAC Student of the Month for performing art is none other than Miranda Walton from Waterville. She is the daughter of proud parents, Valerie and Greg Walton. Miranda informed us that she has attended BGSU summer music institute, played in the OMEA District 1 Honors Band, and is a member of the AW marching band. She says she loves the music community and enjoys making music with the people she loves. After graduation, Miranda plans on studying environmental science at the University of Kentucky. Go Wildcats!  We are so proud of you, Miranda. Good luck to you in all that you do!