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Published January 31, 2014

Student Spotlight Awards are given to Williamson County students who placed first in state or national competitions. Each Student Spotlight award winner is recognized before the School Board at its monthly meeting. Listed below are the district's Student Spotlight Award winners for the month of January.

Brentwood High Musicians Named to All State Band

Brentwood High School students Lauren Castor, McKenzie Fetters, Jessica Gehring, Dawn Wu, James Dai and John Kang were named All State musicians. Their band director is Randy Box.

Centennial High Musician Named to All State Band

Centennial High School student Gabriel Collins was recently named an All State musician. His band director is Daniel Ibarra-Scurr.

Centennial High Student Receives Gold Key Award

Centennial High School student Emily Grams won a Gold Key Award for Ceramics and Glass at the 2014 Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. Her teacher is Elizabeth McIntyre.

Established in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation's largest, longest-running, most prestigious visual and literary arts program symbolizing excellence and recognizing accomplishments of students in grades 7-12.

Fairview High Athlete Named to All State Team

Fairview High School soccer player Erica Suhrbier was named a member of the 2013 Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Team. Her coach is Kevin Sizemore.

Franklin High Artist Wins Gold Key Award

Franklin High School student Vikka Schweer won several awards at this year's regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. Her photograph titled The Ante Of Living is one of five American Vision Award nominees, which is considered "best of show." She also received Gold Key Awards for Digital Art and Photography. Her teacher is Melissa Estes.

The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Regional winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, are part of the exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and have their work sent to New York City for national judging.

FHS Musicians Named to 2013-14 Honor Band of America

Three Franklin High School students were honored for becoming members of the 2013-14 Honor Band of America including Cameron Drury, Ryan Fisher and Mikaela Ray. Their band director is David Aydelott.

The Honor Band of America is one of three national honor ensembles that are part of the Music for All National Festival, along with the Honor Orchestra of America and Jazz Band of America. All high school band members are encouraged to audition for the Honor Band of America.

Franklin High Students Earn All State Honors

Frankin High School students Anaea Dossey and Ryan Fisher earned All State honors. Their band director at Franklin High is David Aydelott.

Independence Student Wins Gold Key Award for Design

Independence High School student Alexandra Rutan won a Gold Key Award for Design at this year's regional Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards contest. Her teacher is Stephanie Prewitt.

Established in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation's largest, longest-running, most prestigious visual and literary arts program symbolizing excellence and recognizing accomplishments of students in grades 7-12.

Independence Artist Wins Gold Key Award at Scholastic Art Awards

Independence High School student Evan Genter won a Gold Key Award for Comic Art at the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. His teacher is Andrea Howard.

The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Regional winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, are part of the exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and have their work sent to New York City for national judging.

IHS Artist Recognized at Scholastic Art Awards

Independence High School student Gabrielle Martinez won a Gold Key Award at this year's regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition for her painting titled A Drop Of Water Can Set A Sea In Motion. Her teacher is Andrea Howard.

The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Regional winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, are part of the exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and have their work sent to New York City for national judging.

Independence Student's Artwork Named American Vision Award Nominee

Independence High School Student Beverly Warner won two awards at this year's regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition. Her drawing titled At the Right Moment received a Gold Key Award and was named an American Vision Award nominee, which is considered "best of show." Her teacher at Independence is Andrea Howard.

The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Regional winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, are part of the exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and have their work sent to New York City for national judging.

Page High Musicians Earn All State Honors

Congratulations to Page High School students Clayton Heinecke and Rebecca Singletary. They were recently named to the All State Band. Their band director is Matt Emerson.

Ravenwood Musicians Named to All State Band & Orchestra

Several Ravenwood High School musicians earned the honor of All State including Jennifer Crook, Luan Barajas, Tina Babler, Travis Burhart, Dustin Lin, Titus Cody, Thomas Vines, Taylor Winkler, Jerry O'Dwyer and Kathryn Rigsby. Their band director is Mark Kinzer.

Ravenwood Artist Recognized at Scholastic Art Awards

Ravenwood High School student Heather Hernandez won two awards at this year's regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest. Her painting titled Self Portrait: Thought won a Gold Key Award and was named an American Vision award nominee, which is considered "best of show." Her teacher at Ravenwood is Margaret Brown.

Established in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is the nation's largest, longest-running, most prestigious visual and literary arts program symbolizing excellence and recognizing accomplishments of students in grades 7-12.

Ravenwood Student's Digital Art Wins Gold Key Award

Ravenwood High School student Morgan Jones won a Gold Key Award at the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition for her photograph titled The Gypsy. Her teacher is Debbie Chessor.

The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Regional winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, are part of the exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and have their work sent to New York City for national judging.

Ravenwood High Student Selected for U.S Senate Youth Program

Ravenwood student Niman Mann was selected for the United States Senate Youth Program, one of two from Tennessee. The United States Senate Youth Program is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.

The annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 8–15. The student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $5,000 College Scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.

Ravenwood Cheerleaders Win State Championship

The Ravenwood High School Cheerleaders won the 2013 TSSAA State Medium Varsity Cheerleading Championship. Members are Aerial Griffin, Brooke Phillips, Caley Caldwell, Jasmine Archie, Rylie Armstrong, Kaylen Lanius, Olivia Blair, Lauren Martin, Riley Stofka, Claire Webb, Taleigh Wood, Clare Sorenson, Becca Zaves, Bailey Wertz, Kylie Betchley, Sarah Klippenstein, Logan Jordan and Sydney Fordice. Their coach is Stephanie Feyes.

Summit High Student Wins Gold Key Award

Summit High School student Nicole DiCicco won a Gold Key Award for her painting titled Isolation at the regional Scholastic Art Awards competition. Her teacher is Warne Riker.

The Scholastic Art Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious student art competitions in the country. Regional winners are eligible for scholarships and cash prizes, are part of the exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and have their work sent to New York City for national judging.