AVPA
Taken from the SMCPS Website:
"An education in the Arts can enhance academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and teamwork. Participation in a strong Arts program provides not only the opportunity to understand and appreciate the dedication needed to find success as a performer or artist but also develops cultural citizens who are creative thinkers and problem solvers. The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA), housed at Chopticon High School, strives to support our population of talented youth who excel in the Arts. AVPA meets the needs of our highly abled arts-inspired youth who exhibit desire and motivation to pursue higher levels of achievement and learning in the Arts. Students participating in the AVPA will have a choice of one of three areas of focus: music, theatre, or visual arts. AVPA will cultivate a more sophisticated learner, an independent thinker who is a well-rounded and thoughtful contributor to both our local community and society as a whole."
Current Theatre Cohorts
Class of 2025: Lizzie Gerhardt, Hayden Long, Mary-Kate Nepini, Logan Patton, Logan Williams
Class of 2026: Maribel Bonilla, Fiona Gill, Shelby Herrington, Austin Johnson
Class of 2027: Noah Gass, Aiden Sims, Tiger Thompson
Class of 2028: Nadia Byle, Kendall Clark, Jacob Culp, Kelsey Guy, Kasey Patton
Inaugural Year, Class of 2018: Caridad Guy, Colin Maher, Luke Randle