WPS students inducted into thespian and art honor societies
The International Thespian Society is the Educational Theatre Association’s student honorary organization to recognize high school student achievement in theatre. Shown are (l-r) Worcester Prep Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso and Drama/Dance Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona; inductees Grace Baeurle, Sydney Lamson-Reich, T.J. Bescak, Anders Taylor, Nick Hearne and Brooke Phillips and Middle/Upper School Music Director Christopher Buzby. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
May 15, 2021
The National Art Honor Society recognizes students who have shown outstanding ability in art scholarship, character and service. Shown are in back (l-r) Worcester Prep Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper School Mike Grosso, technology teacher Nancy Raskauskas, art teacher George Zaiser and Head of School Dr. John McDonald. Inductees in the middle row are Morgan Schoch, AnnaMarie Buas, Brooke Emeigh, Marshall Mumford, Bennett Tinkler, NAHS President Hannah Brasure, NAHS Vice President Hugh Thomas Cropper IV, Austin Cannon, Brice Richins, Nick Hearne, Charlotte Catapano, Sumira Sehgal, Morgan White, Anna Williams and Grace Baeurle. Inductees in the front row are (l-r) Will Mears, Cole Lamson-Reich, Graham McColgan, John Arrington, Brugh Moore, Waverly Choy, Ava Gerachis, Summer Walke, Maddy Warren, Meredith Cummings, Bryn Elliott, Arusa Islam, Hannah Perdue, Ryan Brafman and Nathan Oltman. Not pictured are Mason Brown and Sarah Butler.
Due to safety protocols, families were unable to attend the ceremony, but one senior was allowed a guest. NAHS inductee Ava Gerachis, left, is shown with her uncle George Zaiser, who is the Worcester Prep Middle/Upper School art teacher and NAHS sponsor.
Six Worcester Preparatory School students were inducted to its International Thespian Society chapter April 1, and 30 students were inducted to the National Art Honor Society April 8.