Asher X (Asher Phillips)
Ash'er is from our Class of 2019 is a successful freelance photographer...continuing his storytelling through images! Check out his portfolio here.
Jenee Skinner
https://pleiadesmag.com/online-exclusive-mother-goose-by-jenee-skinner/
Meredith Adamo
(SOTA alumnus and published author) will be reading from her book: "Not Like Other Girls" at 6:30 at The Hipcampo Children's bookstore (https://hipocampochildrensbooks.com/)
You may reach Meredith at meredith@meredithadamo.com
New article published in Electric Literature
https://electricliterature.com/everyday-my-mother-dies-a.../
Many of her wounds are mine, and yet much of her mind is a stranger to me
Elani Spencer Named First Roanoke Youth Poet Laureate
https://roanoke.com/022124-roa-a1-spencer-p02/image_8e4aae7e-d052-11ee-9cf7-3be84b38b821.html
https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-02-25/meet-roanokes-first-youth-poet-laureate
https://www.hollins.edu/elani-spencer-27-is-roanokes-first-ever-youth-poet-laureate/
https://roanokearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Roanoke-YPL-Inaugural-Poem.pdf
Caedra Scott-Flaherty
Articles in Observer about Ballet Hispanico and contemporary dance
Meredith Jeffers has a publishing deal!
Jenee Skinner has been publishing wonderful prose in literary journals. Check out this story in the Missouri Review:
Zachary Lohouse
Zachary Lohouse just published his new mystery novel, available on Amazon.
AMPERSAND BOOKS
Consider buying books from Ampersand Books. SOTA alum Clara O'Connor is the Bookstore Coordinator.
https://www.ampersandbooks.org/about-us
Ampersand Books
740 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
@writersandbooks
Hours
Thurs & Friday: 3 - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
If you'd like to get in touch with us, head to our contact page to email Clara O'Connor, Bookstore Coordinator, at ampersand@wab.org, or call us at (585) 473-2590 x 107.
Katherine Hasernauer Cornetta
"I have done a lot of hockey writing for the Globe over the last few weeks. Here are some highlights:
Here's my story on The Tradition honoree Jillian Dempsey of the Boston Pride (appropriate because the first time I profiled her was ten years ago this month, and the last time was four years ago this month!): https://www.bostonglobe.com/.../jillian-dempsey-is.../...
My story on Canton High's new girls' hockey coach, a Northeastern hockey legend and a pretty cool get for them: https://www.bostonglobe.com/.../girls-hockey-notebook.../...
My college notebook on UNH's Hilary Witt and a prep school changing their program in order to better college recruiting: https://www.bostonglobe.com/.../hilary-witt-knows.../...
Here's where all of my work can be found: https://www.bostonglobe.com/search/?p1=BGSearch_Overlay&q=Kat%20Cornetta
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/28/sports/how-boston-pride-goalie-corinne-schroeder-made-transition-college-star-bu-quinnipiac-phf-all-star-rookie/?p1=BGSearch_Advanced_Results&fbclid=IwAR0aJEXGMxJ69EtkSBGOo0UC9ZG2vQ1eIboyPpwTV59oQ_gsxuaDq_hjhho
Thank you for your support of my writing!"
Adrian DiMatteo
Adrian DiMatteo (B.M. Jazz Guitar Performance, Eastman School of Music) is an international performing and recording artist, author, music educator, app creator and sound healer with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. He performs original and popular songs, children’s music, and carries sacred chants and mantras from ancient native, tribal, and indigenous cultures, singing in more than 15 languages. Adrian is the creator of “Chord Atlas,” an iOS app for aspiring guitarists of all levels. He is a regular contributor to Hii Magazine, a multi-media magazine dedicated to sound and music.
Adrian teaches guitar, voice, music theory, songwriting and the principles of sound healing. His workshops, lessons and private sessions draw upon both technical academic expertise and ancient spiritual knowledge passed down by elders of the traditions, including his teacher Maestro Manuel Rufino of the Golden Drum in New York.
Adrian regularly facilitates and takes part in healing retreats and workshops around the world, including service for hospitals, senior centers, and children’s programs. He is a passionate educator who understands that creativity and heart-centered self-expression are keys to a healthy life.
Adrian offers workshops on the principles of sound healing, opening your voice, guitar and music theory, meditation, song study, poetry/songwriting/composition, music for children, and psychophysical exercises (i.e. yoga/pranayama).
Biz La Chance
Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B4SGl04pi8
Mariangelis Gonzalez, Class of 2019
Watch this video spotlight: