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  • The Orange County Register announced the nominees for the 10th Annual Artist of the Year Awards
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    The Orange County Register announced the nominees for the 10th Annual Artist of the Year Awards
    The Orange County Register announced the winners, finalists, semifinalists, and nominees for the 10th Annual Artist of the Year Awards. OCSA had two winners out of seven arts categories this year, as well as many finalists, semifinalists, and nominees! The Artist of the Year program honors talented students across the county for their accomplishments in the arts.

    Nominees:

    Dance

    Commercial Dance
    Michelle Cheng (CMD, ‘23)
    Jonah Smith (CMD, ‘23)

    Concert Dance
    Courtney Chiu (BCD, ‘23)
    Aarilyn Lee (CMD, ‘23)
    Daniella Morales (BCD, ‘24)
    Alisa Nguyen (BCD, ‘23)

    Hip-Hop
    Faith Aguilar (CMD, ‘23)
    Edward Chen (IA, ‘24)

    World/Cultural Dance
    Saira Galilea Arias (BF, ‘23)
    Hannah Ayala (BR, ‘23)
    Jude Caguioa Camaya (BR, ‘23)
    Constantin Chekardzhikov (BR, ‘23)
    Mia Amaris Lopez (BF, ‘23)
    Aurelia Philmore (BR, ‘24)


    Film and Television

    Cinematography
    Owen Thomas Blum (FTV, ‘23)
    Zen Sing Thai (FTV, ‘23)

    Film Directing
    Dominic Gonzalez (FTV, ‘23)
    Jordan Held (FTV, ‘23)

    Promo/Commercial Making
    Evan Padilla (FTV, ‘23)


    Fine Arts

    Drawing
    Nina Alvarez (VA, ‘23)
    Chelsea Lee (VA, ‘24)
    Chili Sloop (VA, ‘24)

    Mixed Media
    Chloe Kim (VA, ‘23)
    Alison Amber Lee (VA, ‘23)

    Painting
    Luke Furca (VA, ‘24)
    London San Luis (DM, ‘23)
    Cheungwan (Amy) Wang (VA, ‘23)
    Melody Wu (VA, ‘24)


    Instrumental Music

    Jazz
    Megan Etzel (IM, ‘23) - Piano
    Trent Horio (IM, ‘23) - Tenor saxophone
    Nathan Tatsuta (IM, ‘24) - Piano

    Piano
    Emilia Djordjevic (IM, ‘23) - Piano
    Lucie Kim (IM, ‘24) - Piano

    Winds and Percussion
    Heather Kim (IM, ‘24) - Flute
    Aidan Luu (IM, ‘23) - Alto Saxophone
    Daniel Park O’Grady (IM, ‘24) - Clarinet
    Damian Paul (IM, ‘24) - Percussion
    Leo Sui (IM, ‘23) - Trombone

    World/Cultural and Commercial Music
    Savannah Tweedt (PM, ‘24) - Drum Set and Percussion


    Media Arts

    Digital Illustration
    Ava Diaz (DM, ‘24)
    Cindy (Tenna) Kuang (VA, ‘24)
    Fatima Mai (VA, ‘24)
    Olivia Sarno (DM, ‘23)
    Mingxuan Wang (VA, ‘23)

    Game Art
    Rachel Kondo (DM, ‘24)
    Ethan Situ Leung (DM, ‘23)
    Vicky H. Nguyen (DM, ‘23)

    Motion Graphics and Animation
    David Du (FTV, ‘24)

    Photography
    Candace Ramirez (VA, ‘23)


    Theater

    Acting
    Ava DeVoe (ACT, ‘24)
    Elora Sparnicht (CW, ‘23)
    Ethan Swartz (ACT, ‘23)

    Musical Theater Performance
    Alexa Núñez Magaña (MT, ‘23)
    Sophie Russ (MT, ‘24)


    Vocal Music

    Classical Voice
    Mia Baron (CV, ‘23)
    Grace Huynh (CV, ‘23)
    Lilliana Mindel (CV, ‘24)
    Sebastian Nunez (CV, ‘24)
    Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘23)

    Cultural and Commercial Voice
    Ella Gibson (PM, ‘23)

    Musical Theater Voice
    Chloe Deutschman (MT, ‘24)
    Clare Adelaide Murphy (IA, ‘23)
    Sophia Ruiz (MT, ‘23)
  • OCSA students received Honorable Mention Regional-at-Large awards for the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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    OCSA students received Honorable Mention Regional-at-Large awards for the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
    Congratulations to the following students for their success in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. These students received Honorable Mention Regional-at-Large awards.

    Felix Brem (CW, ‘23): Journalism, “A Cog in the Machine: SAT History & Test Optional Colleges”
    Kaitlyn Byer (CW, ‘25): Personal Essay & Memoir, “How I Became Beautiful”
    Ruth Chen (CW, ‘25): Flash Fiction, “Grandma’s Hands”, “Hi again”; Poetry, “Colors”; Short Story, “Golden Colors”, “The Summer Rain”
    Hailey Cho (BCD, ‘25): Journalism, “Professional Actor Convicted of Robbery and Battery on a Cruise Ship”; Personal Essay & Memoir, “Hard Work Doesn't Always Pay Off?”
    Jennifer Choi (VA, ‘26): Comic Art, “Into Reality”; Drawing & Illustration, “My life”
    Ryan Choi (ACT, ‘24): Critical Essay, “Everything is real, and therefore, nothing is”; Personal Essay & Memoir, “Unrefined”
    Justine Droullard (CW, ‘24): Painting, “Depth”, “Peek-A-Boo”; Short Story, “Rain Boots”
    Run (Sarah) Han (PD, ‘27): Drawing & Illustration, “Anticipation”, “Distorted Reality”, “Eyes That Tell a Story”, “Memories”
    Courtney Hines (CW, ‘24): Personal Essay & Memoir, “Inconstant Senses.”
    Jenna Catherine Ho (VA, ‘26): Drawing & Illustration, “Journey”
    Mankio Hong (PD, ‘26): Digital Art, “Triple Gaze”
    Anna Huang (CW, ‘24): Flash Fiction, “What She Heard”
    Cynthia Huang (CW, ‘24): Poetry, “Her Body is Fast Fashion”
    Joy Jin (CW, ‘26): Short Story, “Popsicle Kid”
    Jamie Jung (CW, ‘24): Poetry, “CODA: Child of Depressed Adult”; Short Story, “Our Body”
    Sona Kamaraj (VA, ‘24): Painting, “Dyeing Dimensions”
    Seoyun Kang (VA, ‘23): Painting, “Displayed”; Digital Art, “Pulse”
    Estella Sky Keong (CV, ‘25): Photography, “Father of Light, The Messenger of Acropolis”
    Bethany Kim (CW, ‘26): Flash Fiction, “Imaginations of Reality”
    Caroline Kim (VA, ‘25): Digital Art, “Automated”
    Chaewon Kim (CW, ‘23): Art Portfolio, “Don’t Get Lost”; Fashion, “Jelly”; Mixed Media, “Go bird go! Power Fowlers: Can They Adapt To The Wild?”, “Home is a familiar place I’ve never been”; Painting, “Where are you, my lost babies?”
    Donggyu Kim (VA, ‘24): Painting, “Autumn Waxwings”, “It Lurks in the Reef”
    Frances Kim (IA, ‘24): Comic Art, “A Birthday Visit”
    Gigi Kim (VA,’25): Drawing & Illustration, “Skittles”
    Hennah Kim (CW, ‘25): Poetry, “A is for Anorexia”
    Ina Kim (CW, ‘26): Short Story, “The Meet Up”
    Jaden Kim (IM, ‘25): Critical Essay, “The Matthew Effect and How Discriminatory Economic Policies Impacted African American Communities”
    Jennifer Kim (VA, ‘25): Mixed Media, “Mental’s Artificial”; Sculpture, “Through It All”
  • OCSA’s Middle School Science Olympiad Team competed at the Orange County Regional Tournament and earned an overall third place
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    OCSA’s Middle School Science Olympiad Team competed at the Orange County Regional Tournament and earned an overall third place
    The following students of OCSA’s Middle School Science Olympiad Team competed against 20 other middle school teams at the Orange County Regional Tournament and earned an overall third place as a team. Twenty students placed in the top six and received medals for their categories. The team also advanced to the state championships and placed third overall, with students medaling in the top six of 17 categories.

    Sailee Charlu (VA, ‘27)
    Lila Olson (IA, ‘26)
    Juneau Foxlin (IMS, ‘26)
    Iva (Jiaying) Liu (CV, ‘27)
    Samantha Wu (MT, ‘27)
    Jeremy Lee (IM, ‘28)
    Armaan Diwan (IM, ‘27)
    Skyler Tran (IMP, ‘28)
    Sterling Tran (IMP, ‘27)
    Jackson Tran (IA, ‘27)
    Lauren Young (PD, ‘26)
    Henry Courtney (CV, ‘26)
    Olivia Song (CV, ‘28)
    Seojin Park (IMP, ‘28)
    Sophie Paulsen (MT, ‘27)
  • Classical Voice Conservatory Director Ryan Reithmeier received funding from the Inspired Teacher Grant Program of the Orange County Community Foundation
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    Classical Voice Conservatory Director Ryan Reithmeier received funding from the Inspired Teacher Grant Program of the Orange County Community Foundation
    Classical Voice Conservatory Director Ryan Reithmeier received funding from the Inspired Teacher Grant Program of the Orange County Community Foundation, which were used for costs associated with the production of Die Fledermaus that was performed as a part of the Classical Voice Conservatory’s mainstage season.
  • Luna Bella Zamora was cast in the Netflix series “Princess Power" alongside Oscar Award-winning actress Rita Moreno
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    Luna Bella Zamora was cast in the Netflix series “Princess Power" alongside Oscar Award-winning actress Rita Moreno
    Luna Bella Zamora (CV, ‘24) was cast in the Netflix series “Princess Power" in the role of Penny Pineapple, alongside Oscar Award-winning actress Rita Moreno.
  • OCSA’s Model United Nations Club attended the Trabuco Hills High School Model United Nations Conference and earned multiple awards
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    OCSA’s Model United Nations Club attended the Trabuco Hills High School Model United Nations Conference and earned multiple awards
    OCSA’s Model United Nations Club attended the Trabuco Hills High School Model United Nations Conference, where delegates representing different countries participated in rigorous debate, practiced public speaking and communication skills, and wrote detailed resolution papers addressing important international topics, such as Digital Infrastructure in South East Asia and Ending Terrorist Recruitment. Students received the following awards.

    Sophie Kim (ACT, ‘26): Commendation Award, Third Place, and Research Award
    Kaiden Orozco (AE, ‘26): Best Delegate Award and First Place
    Grace Shin (VA, ‘24): Outstanding Delegate Award and Second Place
    Sophie Sukendro (IM, ‘26): Research Award
    Kaylie Viloria (PD, ‘25): Best Delegate Award, First Place, and Research Award
    Lavinia Watkins (CV, ‘26): Commendation Award and Third Place
  • OCSA Honors Chemistry students competed in the first-year American Chemical Society (ACS) competition and earned a Top 6 Team award
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    OCSA Honors Chemistry students competed in the first-year American Chemical Society (ACS) competition and earned a Top 6 Team award
    The following OCSA Honors Chemistry students competed in the first-year American Chemical Society (ACS) competition. Due to the students' high combined scores, OCSA earned a Top 6 Team award among all Orange County schools. Additionally, Dane Bergman (IA, ‘25) earned the top score for OCSA and received special recognition at the ACS awards banquet.

    Dane Bergman (IA, ‘25)
    Sumin Cho (IM, ‘25)
    Grant (James) Conroy (CV, ‘25)
    Sky (Estella) Keyoung (CV, ‘25)
    Hennah Kim (CW, ‘25)
    Minjae (Jaden) Kim (IM, ‘25)
    Mican Lai (FTV, ‘25)
    Elenna (Jeongwon) Park (IA, ‘25)
  • OCSA students were recognized as grand prize finalists, semifinalists, and finalists award winners in The Music Center’s 34th Annual Spotlight Program
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    OCSA students were recognized as grand prize finalists, semifinalists, and finalists award winners in The Music Center’s 34th Annual Spotlight Program
    The following students were recognized as grand prize finalists, semifinalists, and finalist award winners in The Music Center’s 34th Annual Spotlight Program. Spotlight is a nationally acclaimed arts training and scholarship program for teens that awards more than $100,000 in cash scholarships annually. Semifinalists have the opportunity to attend a special master class in their discipline with highly regarded artists who share their expertise on performance technique, training, and professional life. Each semifinalist then auditions once more, and the top two finalist performers in each category are selected for a total of 14 Grand Prize Finalists.

    Grand Prize Finalists:

    Classical Voice
    Lilliana Mindel (CV, ‘24)

    Semifinalists:

    Ballet
    Preston Walker (BCD, ‘26)

    Dance
    Sammi Chung (CMD, '24)
    Ayanna Dowell (CMD, '23)
    Andrea Martinez (BF, ‘25)
    Mallory McKenna (CMD, '23)
    Isabella Silva (IA, ‘26)

    Classical Instrumental
    Ariana Kim (IM, ‘25)
    Calene Lee (CW, '25)

    Jazz Instrumental
    Ian Shin (IM, ‘24)
    Nathan Tatsuta (IM, ‘24)

    Non-Classical Voice
    Joan Park (PM, ‘23)

    Classical Voice
    Grace Huynh (CV, ‘23)
    Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24)
  • Colin Savage took second place in the Men’s U16 4+ at the 2023 US Rowing Southwest Youth Championships
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    Colin Savage took second place in the Men’s U16 4+ at the 2023 US Rowing Southwest Youth Championships
    Colin Savage (CV, ‘27) took second place in the Men’s U16 4+ at the 2023 US Rowing Southwest Youth Championships. The event, held on Lake Natoma in Gold River, California, hosted 1,700 rowers from 37 clubs hailing from California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado.
  • Lili Mindel received multiple awards at various prestigious competitions
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    Lili Mindel received multiple awards at various prestigious competitions
    Lili Mindel (CV, ‘24) was awarded fourth place in the Opera Buffs Young Artist Competition; third place in the Schmidt Vocal Competition; second place in the Music International Grand Prix, LA District; and third place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Cal-Western.
  • Ella He, Emma He, Katelyn Hu, Bryce Leng, and Angel Shen were in the “The Monkey King,” a famous Chinese epic tale told through a fusion of western and Chinese musical traditions
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    Ella He, Emma He, Katelyn Hu, Bryce Leng, and Angel Shen were in the “The Monkey King,” a famous Chinese epic tale told through a fusion of western and Chinese musical traditions
    Ella He (IM, ‘27), Emma He (IM, ‘25), Katelyn Hu (BCD, ‘24), Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24), and Angel Shen (CV, ‘25) were in the “The Monkey King,” a famous Chinese epic tale told through a fusion of western and Chinese musical traditions. Ella, Emma, and Bryce performed in the South Coast Chinese Orchestra, and Katelyn and Angel accompanied them, performing with the Southern California Dance Company.
  • Bryce Leng received a certificate from Senator Dave Min in celebration of his completion of PhotoVoice
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    Bryce Leng received a certificate from Senator Dave Min in celebration of his completion of PhotoVoice
    Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24) received a certificate from Senator Dave Min in celebration of his completion of PhotoVoice, a program led by the Asian American Youth Leaders (AAYL) 2.0 and developed through a partnership between the South Coast Chinese Cultural Association and the Humanities Center at the University of California, Irvine. The culminating celebration included an exhibition of student photos and essays displayed at Irvine’s City Hall.
  • OCSA students were recognized by the Vocal Organization of California (VO-CAL) 2023 Voice Competition
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    OCSA students were recognized by the Vocal Organization of California (VO-CAL) 2023 Voice Competition
    The following students were recognized by the Vocal Organization of California (VO-CAL) 2023 Voice Competition at California State University, Long Beach. VO-CAL is an organization for Voice Teachers residing in California. The Voice Competition celebrates the following categories; Classical Voice, Musical Theater & Contemporary (CCM).

    Classical (Ages 12-13)
    Lubaina Habib (CV, '28) First place

    Classical (Age 13, Elder Group)
    Cadence Bleakley (CV, '28) First place
    Liam Posos (CV, '28) Second place
    Asmi Aggerwal (CV, '27) Third place

    Classical (Ages 14 Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano/Treble)
    Reese Guenther-Clark (CV, '27) First place
    Leila Woodward (CV, '27) Second place
    Amber Bach (CV, '26) Third place
    Olivia Bullock (CV, '26) Honorable Mention

    Classical (Ages 14-15 Tenor/Baritone/Bass)
    Henry Courtney (CV, '26) First place
    William Yu (CV, '26) Second place

    Classical (Ages 16 Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano/Treble)
    Lilliana Mindel (CV, '24) First place
    Chloe Ness (CV, '24) Second place
    Viveka Saravanan (CV '24) Honorable Mention

    Classical (Ages 16-18 Tenor/Baritone/Bass)
    Charlton Tsai (CW, '24) First place
    Jaden Yoo (CV, '25) Third place
    Sebastian Nunez (CV, '24) Honorable Mention

    Classical (Ages 17-18 Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano/Treble)
    Grace Huynh (CV, '23) Honorable Mention
  • Classical Voice Conservatory Director Ryan Riethmeier and Classical Voice students attended the CS Music Vocal Competition
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    Classical Voice Conservatory Director Ryan Riethmeier and Classical Voice students attended the CS Music Vocal Competition
    Classical Voice Conservatory Director Ryan Riethmeier and the following Classical Voice students, Sky (Estella) Keyoung (CV, ‘25), Chloe Ness (CV, ‘24), Sebastian Nunez (CV, ‘24), and Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24), attended the CS Music Vocal Competition in San Francisco, California. The students were offered a total of $364,000 in scholarships. In addition, out of over 350 singers, Sky Keyoung was named a Top 6 National Finalist in the Musical Theater High School Category.
  • OCSA students were recognized as merit award winners in The Music Center’s 34th Annual Spotlight Program
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    OCSA students were recognized as merit award winners in The Music Center’s 34th Annual Spotlight Program
    The following students were recognized as grand prize finalists, semifinalists, finalists, and merit award winners in The Music Center’s 34th Annual Spotlight Program. Spotlight is a nationally acclaimed arts training and scholarship program for teens that awards more than $100,000 in cash scholarships annually. Semifinalists have the opportunity to attend a special master class in their discipline with highly regarded artists who share their expertise on performance technique, training, and professional life. Each semifinalist then auditions once more, and the top two finalist performers in each category are selected for a total of 14 Grand Prize Finalists.

    Merit Awards:

    Dance
    Annie Chen (CMD, ‘26)
    Mia Lopez (BF, ‘23)

    Classical Instrumental
    Lucie Kim (IM, ‘24)
    Minjae (Jaden) Kim (IM, ‘25)
    Hannah Cho (IM, ‘25)

    Jazz Instrumental
    Allie Molin (IM, ‘25)

    Classical Voice
    Mia Baron (CV, ‘23)
    Samara Kohne (CV, ‘24)
    Lavinia Watkins (CV, ‘26)
  • Kate Um was awarded the Silver Prize in Voice at the Elite International Music Competition
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    Kate Um was awarded the Silver Prize in Voice at the Elite International Music Competition
    Kate Um (CV, ‘24) was awarded the Silver Prize in Voice at the Elite International Music Competition in New York. Kate also performed as part of the Winners’ Recital at Carnegie Hall. The Elite International Music Competition is an annual event that accommodates pianists and all instrumentalists, vocalists, and small chamber ensembles ages 6 through 22.
  • OCSA students represented OCSA at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at the University of San Diego
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    OCSA students represented OCSA at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at the University of San Diego
    The following students represented OCSA at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at the University of San Diego. This event is a three-day leadership development program that empowers attendees to make positive changes in their communities.

    Skylar Christensen (MT, ‘25)
    Natalie Hoffman (CW, ‘25)
    Ella West Jerrier (FTV, ‘25)
    Sky Keyoung (CV, ‘25)
    Caitlin Kim (ACT, ‘25)
    Isabella Kim (ACT, ‘25)
    Abriella Nicolalde (MT, ‘25)
  • OCSA students were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program
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    OCSA students were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program
    The following students were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic scholarship competition, where students can receive recognition and university scholarships. Semifinalists are recognized for their academic and extracurricular achievements, putting these students in a pool of less than 1% of high schoolers in the nation.

    Edward Chen (IA, ‘24)
    Katherine Given (ACT, ‘24)
    Joseph Ho (IM, ‘24)
    Tane Kim (IM, ‘24)
    Katerina Malabarba (CW, ‘24)
    Elise Park (FTV, ‘24)
    Aadya Sharma (IM, ‘24)
    Nathan Tatsuta (IM, ‘24)
    Luke Toner (IM, ‘24)
    Jeffrey Yang (CV, ‘24)
    Lacole Yang (CW, ‘24)
    James Yi (CW, ‘24)
    Xinchun Zhang (IM, ‘24)

    For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/41cHgkX
  • Ryan Reithmeier, Director of the Classical Voice Conservatory, performed as a baritone in “American Cabaret: A Continent of Color,” at the Pacific Opera Project HQ in Highland Park
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    Ryan Reithmeier, Director of the Classical Voice Conservatory, performed as a baritone in “American Cabaret: A Continent of Color,” at the Pacific Opera Project HQ in Highland Park
    Ryan Reithmeier, Director of the Classical Voice Conservatory, performed as a baritone in “American Cabaret: A Continent of Color,” at the Pacific Opera Project (POP) HQ in Highland Park last October. Mr. Reithmeier performed alongside pianist David Clemensen in this recital as a part of POP’s Inaugural Artist Series. The event explored diverse cultures and languages through rare 20th century American songs.
  • OCSA students performed in the children’s choir that was featured in the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
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    OCSA students performed in the children’s choir that was featured in the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
    The following students performed in the children’s choir that was featured in the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” presented by McCoy Rigby Entertainment at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

    Cameron Avery (ACT, ‘27)
    Jasmine Melwani (IA, ‘25)
    Adrienne Morrow (MT, ‘25)
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27)
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26)
    Erin Tardibuono (MT, ‘25)
    Ava Villacorta (MT, ‘27)
    Emma Woodward (CV, ‘27)
  • Julia Zhou received Honorable Mention at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Evaluation Program
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    Julia Zhou received Honorable Mention at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Evaluation Program
    Julia Zhou (CV, ‘28) received Honorable Mention at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Student Evaluation Program (SEP). NATS SEP is a great opportunity for student singers to perform before a panel of NATS adjudicators in a positive and constructive format.
  • Bryce Leng took part in the 2023 West Coast Parkour Championships
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    Bryce Leng took part in the 2023 West Coast Parkour Championships
    Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24) took part in the 2023 West Coast Parkour Championships. He was a member of the Firestorm Freerunning team and competed against 550 contestants from five different countries within his competition category. After going through several rounds of competition, Bryce advanced to the finals for the Speed and Freestyle categories. Bryce was also featured in an Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Teen Council video that promotes the benefits of utilizing public transportation. To watch the video, please visit: https://bit.ly/3TfU0W6
  • Katelyn Hu, Bryce Leng, and Angel Shen participated in the third annual Mid-Autumn Festival
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    Katelyn Hu, Bryce Leng, and Angel Shen participated in the third annual Mid-Autumn Festival
    Katelyn Hu (BR, ‘24), Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24), and Angel Shen (CV, ‘25) participated in the third annual Mid-Autumn Festival at the Great Park in Irvine. Representing the club they founded, the Chinese American Youth Art Leaders Club (CAYALC), the group performed traditional dance routines and took part in the Chinese Orchestra adding to the event’s cultural vibrancy.
  • OCSA students were recognized as 2023 YoungArts Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements
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    OCSA students were recognized as 2023 YoungArts Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements
    The following students were recognized as 2023 YoungArts Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements. YoungArts Award Winners received a monetary award of $250 and those with Distinction are invited to participate in National YoungArts Week and have their work further evaluated for cash awards of up to $10,000. Attendees of National YoungArts Week who meet the eligibility requirements are also considered for nomination to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

    YoungArts Award Winners:
    Summer Brennan (PM, ‘25) – Voice (Popular & Singer-Songwriter)
    Lyla Briggs (CMD, ‘26) – Dance (Ballet)
    David Du (FTV, ‘24) – Film (Narrative)
    Claire Harmsen (PM, ‘26) – Voice (Popular)
    Jaden Kim (IM, ‘25) – Classical Music (Violin)
    Olivia Le (CW, ‘25) – Writing (Spoken Word)
    Jasmine Lee (CMD, ‘26) – Dance (Hip-Hop)
    Allie Molin (IM, ‘25) – Jazz (Trumpet)
    Hugo Nguyen (PM, ‘24) – Voice (Jazz)
    Arianna Ramirez (BF, ‘26) – Dance (World Dance: Mexican Folkloric)
    Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24) – Voice (Classical: Soprano)
    Bella Silva (IA, ‘26) – Dance (Tap)
    Jadon Vo (CMD, ‘25) – Dance (Hip-Hop)
    Preston Walker (BCD, ‘26) – Dance (Ballet)
    Chloe Woo (IM, ‘27) – Writing (Nonfiction)

    YoungArts Award With Distinction Winners:
    William Bolin (CV, ‘24) – Voice (Classical Bass)
    Asher Hinton (PM, ‘24) – Voice (Popular & Singer-Songwriter)
    Jaime Jung (CW, ‘24) – Writing (Spoken Word)
    Evee Lee (CMD, 26) – Dance (Modern Contemporary)
    Bella Silva (IA, ‘26) – Dance (Tap)
  • Madison Becerra was the 2023 First Place winner of the Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship Competition for Classical Voice
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    Madison Becerra was the 2023 First Place winner of the Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship Competition for Classical Voice
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) was the 2023 First Place winner of the Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship Competition for Classical Voice, sponsored by the South Coast Singers. Madison had the honor of performing as a soloist with the South Coast Singers in the holiday concert “All is Bright” in December 2023.
  • OCSA students earned recognition awards for their participation in the 2023 Student Evaluation Program
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    OCSA students earned recognition awards for their participation in the 2023 Student Evaluation Program
    The following students earned recognition awards for their participation in the 2023 Student Evaluation Program (SEP) hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) - Los Angeles. At the SEP Extravaganza Recital in January, First Place winners in their respective divisions each performed one song of a judge’s choice.

    Classical 2A (Youth); Song for Recital: “Chi vuol la zingarella”
    Lubaina Habib (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention
    Beatrice Main (MT, ‘29) - 3rd Place
    Julia Zhou (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention

    Musical Theatre 2B (Youth); Song for Recital: “The Secret of Happiness”
    Cadence Bleakley (CV, ‘28) - 3rd Place

    Classical 3A-1 (Lower HS - High Voices); Song for Recital: “Italian Street Song”
    Reese Guenther-Clark (CV, ‘27) - 1st Place
    Leila Woodward (CV, ‘27) - 2nd Place

    Commercial B (14 Years & Older); Song for Recital: “Easy On Me”
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - 1st Place

    Classical 4B (Upper HS - Low Voices); Song for Recital: “Ah! quanto è vero”
    Sebastian Nunez (CV, ‘24) - Honorable Mention
    Jeffrey Yang (CV, ‘24) - 3rd Place

    Classical 2B (Youth); Song for Recital: “Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube”
    Cadence Bleakley (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention
    Simran Goyal (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention
    Liam Posos (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention

    Musical Theatre 2A (Youth); Song for Recital: “Shy”
    Beatrice Main (MT, ‘29) - Honorable Mention

    Classical 4A (Lower HS - Low Voices); Song for Recital: “O del mio dolce ardor”
    Henry Courtney (CV, ‘26) - 3rd Place
    Charlton Tsai (CW, ‘24) - 2nd Place
    Jack Wilson (CV, ‘25) - Honorable Mention
    William Yu (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention
  • OCSA students earned recognition awards for their participation in the 2023 Student Evaluation Program
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    OCSA students earned recognition awards for their participation in the 2023 Student Evaluation Program
    The following students earned recognition awards for their participation in the 2023 Student Evaluation Program (SEP) hosted by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) - Los Angeles. At the SEP Extravaganza Recital in January, First Place winners in their respective divisions each performed one song of a judge’s choice.

    Musical Theatre 3A-1 (Lower HS - High Voices); Song for Recital: “Screw Loose”
    Asmi Aggarwal (CV, ‘27) - Honorable Mention
    Reese Guenther-Clark (CV, ‘27) - 2nd Place
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - 3rd Place
    Leila Woodward (CV, ‘27) - 1st Place

    Musical Theatre 4 (HS - Low Voices); Song for Recital: “Funny”
    Henry Courtney (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention

    Classical 3A-2 (Lower HS - High Voices); Song for Recital: “Bel piacere”
    Amber Bach (CV, ‘26) - 3rd Place
    Celine Curtis (CV, ‘26) - 1st Place
    Leah Navarro (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - 2nd Place

    Musical Theatre 3A-2 (Lower HS - High Voices); Song for Recital: “The Girl in 14G”
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - 1st Place

    Classical 3B (Upper HS - High Voices); Song for Recital: “Tornami a vagheggiar”
    Samara Kohne (CV, ‘24) - Honorable Mention
    Chloe Ness (CV, ‘24) - 2nd Place
    Viveka Saravana (CV, ‘24) - 1st Place

    Classical 3B (Upper HS - Highest Scoring Junior); Song for Recital: “Mandoline (Debussy)”
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) - 1st Place

    Musical Theatre 3B (Upper HS - High Voices); Song for Recital: “Astonishing”
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) - 3rd Place
    Tessa Espinola (ACT, ‘25) - Honorable Mention
    Chloe Ness (CV, ‘24) - 2nd Place
  • OCSA students were announced as winners in their respective categories for the 20th Annual SoCalPhil Young Artists Competition
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    OCSA students were announced as winners in their respective categories for the 20th Annual SoCalPhil Young Artists Competition
    The following students were announced as winners in their respective categories for the 20th Annual SoCalPhil Young Artists Competition. First Place winners were invited to perform in select SoCalPhil concerts in Spring 2024.

    Cadence Bleakley (CV, ‘28) - Third Place (Protégé Vocal)
    William Bolin (CV, ‘24) - Second Place (Artiste Vocal)
    Irene Choung (IM, ‘24) - Second Place (Artiste Instrumental)
    Celine Curtis (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention (Artiste Vocal)
    Estella Keyoung (CV, ‘25) - First Place (Artiste Vocal)
    Seojin Park (IM, ‘28) - Second Place (Protégé Piano)
    Alyssa Snow (IM, ‘25) - First Place (Artiste Piano)
    Eliza Tait (CV, ‘25) - First Place (Artiste Vocal)
    Sterling Tran (IM, ‘27) - Third Place (Artiste Piano)
    Natalie Xu (IM, ‘29) - First Place (Protégé Instrumental)
  • Elena Huang was named first prize winner of the 2023 New York Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition for piano
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    Elena Huang was named first prize winner of the 2023 New York Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition for piano
    Elena Huang (CV, ‘28) was named first prize winner of the 2023 New York Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition for piano. Winners had the opportunity to be a part of the Winners’ Concert at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in March and July 2024.
  • Sebastian Nunez advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America Troop 1776
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    Sebastian Nunez advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America Troop 1776
    Sebastian Nunez (CV, ‘24) advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America Troop 1776. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouts and is awarded to those who exemplify leadership within their troop and unit. Sebastian currently serves as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and is in the process of becoming an Assistant Scoutmaster.
  • Adin Boyer released his sophomore EP, “Regroup,'' available on all streaming platforms
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    Adin Boyer released his sophomore EP, “Regroup,'' available on all streaming platforms
    Adin Boyer (CV, ‘18) released his sophomore EP, “Regroup,'' available on all streaming platforms. This alternative collection is influenced by the sound of rock groups such as Coldplay, Kensington, and Keane, and the ambiences of groups like Hammock and Bear’s Den.
  • OCSA students participated in the Orange Coast College Fashion Show, celebrating Surf and Skate culture
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    OCSA students participated in the Orange Coast College Fashion Show, celebrating Surf and Skate culture
    The following students participated in the Orange Coast College Fashion Show, celebrating Surf and Skate culture.

    Mordecai Mehau (IA, ‘26)
    Maggie Moland (ACT, ‘24)
    Jules Schuld (CV, ‘24) - Winner, Rising Star category
    Siena Stark (ACT, ‘24) - Winner, Rising Star category
    Nicole Sun (VA, ‘24)
  • Ryan Reithmeier (Classical Voice Conservatory Director) performed the baritone solos for Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches requiem with the Cathedral Singers at the St. John’s Concert Series on St. Patrick’s Day
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    Ryan Reithmeier (Classical Voice Conservatory Director) performed the baritone solos for Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches requiem with the Cathedral Singers at the St. John’s Concert Series on St. Patrick’s Day
    Ryan Reithmeier (Classical Voice Conservatory Director) performed the baritone solos for Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches requiem with the Cathedral Singers at the St. John’s Concert Series on St. Patrick’s Day. The performance marks Dr. Reithmeier’s 10th year in residency at the concert series. As a baritone soloist, he has performed solos for numerous cantatas of J.S. Bach, the Durufle Requiem, and many others.
  • OCSA Classical Voice (CV) students performed selections from Gaetano Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment at the Soka Performing Arts Center
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    OCSA Classical Voice (CV) students performed selections from Gaetano Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment at the Soka Performing Arts Center
    The following Classical Voice (CV) students performed selections from Gaetano Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment at the Soka Performing Arts Center. The concert was sponsored by the Parnassus Society and featured internationally-renowned tenor John Osborne, soprano Lynette Tapia, and bass Mattia Venni. Students were prepared by Dr. David Clemensen (Classical Voice Instructor), while Ryan Reithmeier (Classical Voice Conservatory Directory) sang the role of the Corporal. Alyssa Wills and William Reeder (Classical Voice Instructors) joined the ensemble.

    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25)
    Lal Besir (CV, ‘25)
    William Bolin (CV, ‘24)
    Hope Bradley (CV, ‘26)
    Henry Chung (CV, ‘26)
    Henry Courtney (CV, ‘26)
    Celine Curtis (CV, ‘26)
    Matthew Henderson (CV, ‘25)
    Keanu Ho (CV, ‘29)
    Vincent Lu (CV, ‘26)
    Michael Ma (CV, ‘27)
    Alec Ortega-Fosado (CV, ‘26)
    Ashton Ortega-Fosado (CV, ‘27)
    Liam Posos (CV, ‘28)
    Zaid Salazar (CV, ‘26)
    Cian Sheridan (CV, ‘24)
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26)
    Adam Suh (CV, ‘24)
    Lavinia Watkins (CV, ‘26)
    Jack Wilson (CV, ‘26)
    Paxton Wong (CV, ‘25)
    Maxwell Yen (CV, ‘24)
    Jaden Yoo (CV, ‘25)
    William Yu (CV, ‘26)
  • OCSA Advanced Placement Chemistry students collectively placed fourth out of 33 Orange County schools in the local section exam for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad
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    OCSA Advanced Placement Chemistry students collectively placed fourth out of 33 Orange County schools in the local section exam for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad
    The following OCSA Advanced Placement Chemistry students collectively placed fourth out of 33 Orange County schools in the local section exam for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad. The top four scorers will be honored at an awards dinner presented by the Orange County Section of the American Chemical Society. This local exam is the first stepping stone of many, with an opportunity to compete internationally.

    Dane Bergman (IA, ‘24) - Top Scorer
    Sumin Cho (IM, ‘25)
    James Conroy (CV, ‘25)
    Natalie Hoffman (CW, ‘25)
    Jessica Hong (CW, ‘24)
    Hennah Kim (CW, ‘25)
    Micah Lai (FTV, ‘25)
    Nathan Tatsuta (IM, ‘24)
  • The OCSA Tennis Team defeated Marina High School and won the Final at their league tournament at the Cabrillo Tennis Center/Matchpoint Tennis Academy
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    The OCSA Tennis Team defeated Marina High School and won the Final at their league tournament at the Cabrillo Tennis Center/Matchpoint Tennis Academy
    The OCSA Tennis Team defeated Marina High School and won the Final at their league tournament at the Cabrillo Tennis Center/Matchpoint Tennis Academy in Santa Ana. The OCSA Tennis Team is a USTA junior tennis-sanctioned team coached by Danny Salloum. The following students comprise the team.

    Charles Blumling (IA, ‘25)
    James Conroy (CV, ‘25)
    Quinn Conroy (BR, ‘27)
    Megan Demeter (DM, ‘27)
    Armaan Diwan (IM, ‘27)
    Evan Jo (VA, ‘25)
    Aleena Khan (IA, ‘28)
    Caroline Kim (VA, ‘25)
    Kyle Siu (CW, ‘25)
    Leah Siu (DM, ‘27)
    Teagan Spiak (AE, ‘26)
  • The Orange County Register announced the winners, finalists, and semi-finalists for the 2024 Artist of the Year
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    The Orange County Register announced the winners, finalists, and semi-finalists for the 2024 Artist of the Year
    The Orange County Register announced the winners, finalists, and semi-finalists for the 2024 Artist of the Year. The program highlighted over 800 talented students from across the county, 84 of which were OCSA students:

    ARTIST OF THE YEAR WINNERS:

    Caroline Kim (VA, ‘25) - Fine Arts
    Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24) - Vocal Music
    Jadon Wu (IM, ‘25) - Instrumental Music

    FINALISTS:

    Dance
    Mackenzie Couch (CMD, ‘24)
    Piper Rovsek (CMD, ‘25)

    Fine Arts
    Chili Sloop (VA, ‘24)
    Melody Wu (VA, ‘24)

    Instrumental Music
    Savannah Tweedt (IM, ‘24)

    Theater
    Ava DeVoe (ACT, ‘24)
    Isabella Kim (ACT, ‘25)
    Kaya Sparnicht (ACT, ‘25)

    Vocal Music
    William Bolin (CV, ‘24)

    SEMI-FINALISTS

    Dance
    Edward Chen (IA, ‘24)
    Katie Couch (CMD, ‘25)
    Isabella Guzman (BF, ‘25)
    Katelyn Hu (BCD, ‘24)

    Film and TV
    David Du (FTV, ‘24)
    Elise Park (FTV, ‘24)
    Alex Wolff (FTV, ‘23)
    Sadira Wong (FTV, ‘24)

    Fine Arts
    Chelsea Lee (VA, ‘24)
    Grace Shin (VA, ‘24)
    Minnie Zhai (VA, ‘24)

    Instrumental Music
    Amy Jong (IM, ‘24)
    Minjae Jaden Kim (IM, ‘25)
    Allie Molin (IM, ‘25)
    Fenella Nishigawara (IM, ‘24)

    Media Arts
    Ava Diaz (DM, ‘24)
    Jasmine Diep (DM, ‘25)
    Angie Wang (FTV, ‘26)

    Theater
    Corinne Thomas (IA, ‘24)

    Vocal Music
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25)
    Summer Brennan (PM, ‘25)
    Lilliana Mindel (CV, ‘24)
    Chloe Ness (CV, ‘24)
    Joules Recana (PM, ‘25)
  • The Music Center announced their 2024 Spotlight Grand Prize Finalists
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    The Music Center announced their 2024 Spotlight Grand Prize Finalists
    The Music Center announced their 2024 Spotlight winners. Spotlight is a nationally recognized competition, scholarship, and artistic development program. Out of 14 Grand Prize Finalists, three are from OCSA.

    GRAND PRIZE FINALISTS

    Andrea Martinez (BF, ‘25) - Dance
    Isabella Silva (CMD, ‘26) - Dance
    Savannah Tweedt (PM, ‘24) - Contemporary Instrumental
  • Madison Becerra took second place in Pacific Symphony’s Opera Focus competition and was also presented with a California Legislature Assembly Resolution
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    Madison Becerra took second place in Pacific Symphony’s Opera Focus competition and was also presented with a California Legislature Assembly Resolution
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) took second place in Pacific Symphony’s Opera Focus competition and was also presented with a California Legislature Assembly Resolution in recognition of her hardwork and success in vocal study/performance, academics, community service, and overall character.
  • Grant Conroy and Quinn Conroy created an organization called “Diabetes High” to promote awareness of Type 1 Diabetes among middle and high school students
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    Grant Conroy and Quinn Conroy created an organization called “Diabetes High” to promote awareness of Type 1 Diabetes among middle and high school students
    Grant Conroy (CV, ‘25) and Quinn Conroy (MT, ‘27) created an organization called “Diabetes High” to promote awareness of Type 1 Diabetes among middle and high school students. They worked with numerous school districts to get #SeeTheSigns posters in 127 school health offices. The #SeeTheSigns posters point out early warning signs for Type 1 Diabetes and have the potential to reach hundreds of school nurses and over 135,000 students. Grant and Quinn also arranged for the posters to be translated into Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean and Portuguese to reach a broader audience in the diverse school system and the global audience of the organization BeyondType1. Through "Diabetes High," they started the OCSA Diabetes Awareness Club and have set up an online portal for students from around the country to start their own diabetes awareness clubs at their schools. The OCSA club participates in the Support Breakthrough T1D Walk and has raised over $9,000 for diabetes research and programs.
  • Lilliana Mindel won the Schmidt Vocal Competition National Award after advancing from Regionals
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    Lilliana Mindel won the Schmidt Vocal Competition National Award after advancing from Regionals
    Lilliana Mindel (CV, ‘24) won the Schmidt Vocal Competition National Award after advancing from Regionals. She was honored with First Place out of hundreds of student singers from across the nation. Lilliana was also a recipient of the Regents Scholarship at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Regent Scholars are selected by a UCLA faculty committee on the basis of exceptional academic achievement and promise.
  • OCSA Taekwondo students successfully tested to higher level belts in April
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    OCSA Taekwondo students successfully tested to higher level belts in April
    The following OCSA Taekwondo students successfully tested to higher level belts in April. Spearheaded by 8th degree black beIt Stephen Amsler (Elective Teacher), it was the largest graduation to date of OCSA students.

    3rd Degree Black Belt
    Chili Sloop (VA, ‘24)
    Luke Stark (FTV, ‘24)

    2nd Degree Black Belt
    Jenna Ho (VA, ‘26)
    John Kuli (ACT, ‘26)
    Nikun Liu (CV, ‘26)
    Eleazar Reiner (CW, ‘26)
    Luke Sakurai (IM, ‘26)

    1st Degree Black Belt
    Milan Albert-Holty (CW, ‘25)
    Roman Elson (ACT, ‘26)
    Grace Fleischmann (VA, ‘25)
    Jaya Gandhi (CW, ‘25)
    Tristan Gude (ACT, ‘26)
    Carissa Hahn (IM, ‘27)
    Yein Han (CW, ‘25)
    Ksena Eve Jenkins (IA, ‘26)
    Micah Kay (PD, ‘26)
    Brendan Knox (PM, ‘25)
    Ruby Lau (CW, ‘27)
    Alana Liang (CV, ‘26)
    Emma Nevell (PM, ‘27)
    Erica Park (FTV, ‘27)
    Nino Raimondo (IA, ‘27)
    Cole Schulein (CAH, ‘25)
    Thomas Song (IM, ‘25)
    Dylan Spence (VA, ‘26)
    Amina Straughn (VA, ‘27)
  • William Bolin, Edward Chen, Amy Jong, and Jamie Jung were selected among 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition
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    William Bolin, Edward Chen, Amy Jong, and Jamie Jung were selected among 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition
    William Bolin (CV, ‘24), Edward Chen (IA, ‘24), Amy Jong (IM, ‘24), and Jamie Jung (CW, ‘24) were selected among 625 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition.
  • OCSA students placed or received honorable mentions in their respective categories at the 2024 VO-CAL live competition
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    OCSA students placed or received honorable mentions in their respective categories at the 2024 VO-CAL live competition
    The following OCSA students placed or received honorable mentions in their respective categories at the 2024 VO-CAL live competition at California State University, Long Beach.

    Classical - Ages 12-13; “L’ho perduta”
    Keanu Ho (CV, ‘29) - Second Place
    Samantha Shelly (CV, ‘29) - First Place

    Classical - Age 14 (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Treble); “The Little Horses”
    Simran Goyal (CV, ‘28) - Second Place
    Lubaina Habib (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention
    Olivia Song (CV, ‘28) - First Place

    Classical - Ages 14-15 (Tenor, Baritone, Bass); “Amarilli, mia bella”
    Liam Posos (CV, ‘28) - Third Place
    Zachary Yoshimura (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention

    Classical - Age 15 (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Treble); “The Year’s at the Spring”
    Juliette Eitel (CV, ‘27)

    Classical - Age 16 (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Treble); “Se Florindo e fedele”
    Celine Curtis (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - Second Place

    Classical - Ages 16-18 (Tenor, Baritone, Bass); “Vecchia zimarra”
    William Bolin (CV, ‘24) - First Place
    Henry Courney (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention

    Classical - Ages 17-18 (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor); “Batti, batti”
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) - Second Place
    Tessa Espinola (ACT, ‘25) - Third Place
    Eliza Tait (CV, ‘25) - Honorable Mention

    Commercial Music - Ages 14-15; “Easy on Me”
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - First Place
    Leyla Ton (PM, ‘28) - Second Place

    Musical Theatre - Age 13; “Out There”
    Keanu Ho (CV, ‘29) - Second Place
    Kristin Mamangun (MT, ‘29) - Third Place
    Enzo Passalacqua (MT, ‘28) - First Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 14-15 (Group 1); “Santa Fe”
    Anya Mulay (MT, ‘28) - Second Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 14-15 (Group 2); “Screw Loose”
    Asmi Aggarwal (CV, ‘27) - Honorable Mention
    Reese Guenther-Clark (CV, ‘27) - Second Place
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - Third Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 14-15 (Group 3); “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”
    Amber Bach (CV, ‘26) - Third Place
    Juliette Eitel (CV, ‘27) - Second Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 16-18 (Group 2); “I Don’t Need a Roof”
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) - Third Place
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention

    Musical Theatre - Ages 16-18 (Group 3); “Be a Lion”
    Tessa Espinola (ACT, ‘25) - Second Place
    Eliza Tait (CV, ‘25) - Honorable Mention
  • OCSA students placed or received honorable mentions in their respective categories at the 2024 VO-CAL live competition
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    OCSA students placed or received honorable mentions in their respective categories at the 2024 VO-CAL live competition
    The following OCSA students placed or received honorable mentions in their respective categories at the 2024 VO-CAL live competition at California State University, Long Beach.

    Commercial Music - Ages 14-15; “Easy on Me”
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - First Place
    Leyla Ton (PM, ‘28) - Second Place

    Musical Theatre - Age 13; “Out There”
    Keanu Ho (CV, ‘29) - Second Place
    Kristin Mamangun (MT, ‘29) - Third Place
    Enzo Passalacqua (MT, ‘28) - First Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 14-15 (Group 1); “Santa Fe”
    Anya Mulay (MT, ‘28) - Second Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 14-15 (Group 2); “Screw Loose”
    Asmi Aggarwal (CV, ‘27) - Honorable Mention
    Reese Guenther-Clark (CV, ‘27) - Second Place
    Angelina Pendleton-Mendez (PM, ‘27) - Third Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 14-15 (Group 3); “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables”
    Amber Bach (CV, ‘26) - Third Place
    Juliette Eitel (CV, ‘27) - Second Place

    Musical Theatre - Ages 16-18 (Group 2); “I Don’t Need a Roof”
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) - Third Place
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention

    Musical Theatre - Ages 16-18 (Group 3); “Be a Lion”
    Tessa Espinola (ACT, ‘25) - Second Place
    Eliza Tait (CV, ‘25) - Honorable Mention
  • OCSA’s Junior Thespian Troupe 6826 attended the California State Thespian Festival in Upland, where they participated in workshops, staged readings, group numbers, and the Thespy awards
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    OCSA’s Junior Thespian Troupe 6826 attended the California State Thespian Festival in Upland, where they participated in workshops, staged readings, group numbers, and the Thespy awards
    OCSA’s Junior Thespian Troupe 6826 attended the California State Thespian Festival in Upland, where they participated in workshops, staged readings, group numbers, and the Thespy awards. The following students received awards, along with multiple superior ratings and scholarships.

    Malia Chisick (MT, ‘25) - Second Place, Musical Theatre Duet
    Samantha Divis (MT, ‘25) - Second Place, Musical Theatre Duet
    Daniel Grossgold (IA, ‘24) - First Place, Musical Theatre Duet
    Bella Lloyd (MT, ‘25) - First Place, Musical Theatre Duet
    Chloe Ness (CV, ‘24) - Judge’s Choice, Musical Theatre Solo
    Kaya Sparnicht (ACT, ‘25) - First Place, Playwriting
  • Leah Navarro and Lilah Navarro were named Petition Choir Scholars by the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano’s Music Ministry Program
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    Leah Navarro and Lilah Navarro were named Petition Choir Scholars by the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano’s Music Ministry Program
    Leah Navarro (CV, ‘26) and Lilah Navarro (IM, ‘26) were named Petition Choir Scholars by the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano’s Music Ministry Program. The Music Ministry Program has several music ensembles for their celebrations and raises money for scholarships like this one.
  • Ella He, Emma He, Katelyn Hu, Bryce Leng, and Angel Shen performed together at the Ninth Annual Lantern Festival at the Segerstrom Concert Hall
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    Ella He, Emma He, Katelyn Hu, Bryce Leng, and Angel Shen performed together at the Ninth Annual Lantern Festival at the Segerstrom Concert Hall
    Ella He (IM, ‘27), Emma He (IM, ‘25), Katelyn Hu (BCD, ‘24), Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24), and Angel Shen (CV, ‘25) performed together at the Ninth Annual Lantern Festival at the Segerstrom Concert Hall with over 2,000 people in attendance. Katelyn and Angel performed traditional cultural dance forms as part of the Chinese Dance Company of Southern California. Emma played the Dizi (Chinese Flute), Ella played the Guzheng (Chinese Harp), and Bryce played the Erhu (Chinese Violin) with the South Coast Chinese Orchestra. They have also volunteered their time by participating in various community festivals within the greater Orange County area in the last few years.
  • Ella He, Emma He, and Bryce Leng performed with the South Coast Chinese Orchestra at the Grammy Museum
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    Ella He, Emma He, and Bryce Leng performed with the South Coast Chinese Orchestra at the Grammy Museum
    Ella He (IM, ‘27), Emma He (IM, ‘25), and Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24) performed with the South Coast Chinese Orchestra at the Grammy Museum in February. This cross-cultural celebration for the Year of the Dragon marked the first time a Chinese orchestra group performed at the venue.
  • Bryce Leng was featured in 2024 social media advertisements for the Orange County Transportation Authority
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    Bryce Leng was featured in 2024 social media advertisements for the Orange County Transportation Authority
    Bryce Leng (CV, ‘24) was featured in 2024 social media advertisements for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Bryce is a standing member of the OCTA Teen Council, which builds leadership and teamwork skills through various discussions and projects. One of the main promotional videos Bryce was a part of is the Youth Ride Free program through OCTA. Watch the Reel through the following link: https://bit.ly/3yKiT3Z
  • OCSA students raised over $30,000 for Maui Wildfire victims by volunteering and sharing their talents at the Music for Maui Benefit Concert and Pop-up Events
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    OCSA students raised over $30,000 for Maui Wildfire victims by volunteering and sharing their talents at the Music for Maui Benefit Concert and Pop-up Events
    The following OCSA students, representing 13 conservatories, raised over $30,000 for Maui Wildfire victims by volunteering and sharing their talents at the Music for Maui Benefit Concert and Pop-up Events.

    Ella Mortensen (CV, ‘25)
    Leah Navarro (CV, ‘26)
    Elysse Nguyen (MT, ‘26)
    Saya Nishimura (IM, ‘26)
    Kai Orozco (JS, ‘26)
    Alec Ortega-Fosado (CV, ‘25)
    Caroline Risk (VA, ‘26)
    Xavier Saenze (PM, ‘29)
    Zaid Salazar (CV, ‘26)
    Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24)
    Haley Scott (CW, ‘26)
    Nikki Smith (CV, ‘25)
    Teresa Smith (MT ‘26)
    Adam Strychaz (CAH, ‘26)
    Heather Torres-Cancino (BR, ‘26)
    Alessandra Venegas (CAH, ‘26)
    Sophia Vernon (MT, ‘26)
    Lavinia Watkins (CV, ‘26)
    Aniya Wilkins (ACT, ‘26)
    James Williams (BR, ‘26)
    Jack Wilson (CV, ‘25)
    Paxton Wong (CV, ‘25)
    Cynthia Zhang (BR, ‘27)
  • OCSA students raised over $30,000 for Maui Wildfire victims by volunteering and sharing their talents at the Music for Maui Benefit Concert and Pop-up Events
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    OCSA students raised over $30,000 for Maui Wildfire victims by volunteering and sharing their talents at the Music for Maui Benefit Concert and Pop-up Events
    The following OCSA students, representing 13 conservatories, raised over $30,000 for Maui Wildfire victims by volunteering and sharing their talents at the Music for Maui Benefit Concert and Pop-up Events.

    Katie Baker (IM, ‘25)
    Carleigh Beckner (CV, ‘26)
    Hank Braverman (PM, ‘26)
    Olivia Bullock (CV, ‘26)
    Natalia Campos (ACT, ‘27)
    Natalia Caraveo (CV ‘25)
    Tiffany Carr (CV, ‘26)
    Cosi Chekardzhikov (BR, ‘25)
    Trent Chickering (PM, ‘26)
    Grant Conroy (CV, ‘25)
    Ashwin Desai (PM, ‘26)
    Kira Efimenko (DM, ‘26)
    Hayden Ficht (PD, ‘25)
    Caitlin Francisco (PM, ‘25)
    Gianna Gourley (MT, ‘27)
    Reese Guenther-Clark (CV, ‘27)
    Evani Gulati (MT, ‘26)
    Julian Gwin (MT, ‘26)
    Claire Harmsen (PM, ‘26)
    Hanna Heger (CW, ‘26)
    Matthew Henderson (CV, ‘25)
    Zane Hermann (PM, ‘25)
    Lucy Hunter (FTV, ‘26)
    Sky Keyoung (CV, ‘25)
    Alyssa Kim (MT, ‘26)
    Avni Krishnamoorthy (PM, ‘26)
    Emma Ladisky (MT, ‘26)
    Ayn Liu (CAH, ‘26)
    David Liu (CAH, ‘25)
    Liam Majerus (BR, ‘27)
    Sydney Malone (CV, ‘26)
    Rylee Miyoshi (BR, ‘28)
    Paige Morgan (CV, ‘25)
  • Sydney Sublette earned Third Place and secured her spot as a top three finalist in the Lower High School Classical Treble category at the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Competition
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    Sydney Sublette earned Third Place and secured her spot as a top three finalist in the Lower High School Classical Treble category at the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Competition
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) earned Third Place and secured her spot as a top three finalist in the Lower High School Classical Treble category at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sydney was previously a semifinalist in the Classical Voice and Musical Theatre categories in the 2023 National Competition.
  • Tess Sacher was selected as one of four Choral Scholars at Christ Cathedral
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    Tess Sacher was selected as one of four Choral Scholars at Christ Cathedral
    Tess Sacher (CV, ‘26) was selected as one of four Choral Scholars at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. As part of the Cathedral Music Program, Choral & Organ Scholars present a recital at the conclusion of their year of study.
  • OCSA students were named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
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    OCSA students were named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
    The following students were named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. In order to compete for the scholarship, applicants must complete a detailed application and a written essay, have an outstanding academic record, and demonstrate leadership and service in the community.

    Matthew Bay (PD, ‘25)
    Yeeun Chung (CW, ‘25)
    James Conroy (CV, ‘25)
    Estella Keyoung (CV, ‘25)
    Hennah Kim (CW, ‘25)
    Katherine Kim (CW, ‘25)
    Matthew Martono (IM, ‘25)
    Samuel Parigela (CW, ‘25)
    Kaya Sparnicht (ACT, ‘25)
  • Robert Norman, Classical Voice Instructor, and Ryan Reithmeier, Classical Voice Director, performed solos for the Bach Cantata Series at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra
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    Robert Norman, Classical Voice Instructor, and Ryan Reithmeier, Classical Voice Director, performed solos for the Bach Cantata Series at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra
    Robert Norman, Classical Voice Instructor, and Ryan Reithmeier, Classical Voice Director, performed solos for the Bach Cantata Series at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Orange with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra in October 2024. William Bolin (CV, ‘24) sang in the choir as well.
  • Mikah Toyama won the National College Showcase Tournament with her soccer team, the SoCal Blues
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    Mikah Toyama won the National College Showcase Tournament with her soccer team, the SoCal Blues
    Mikah Toyama (CV, ‘26) won the National College Showcase Tournament with her soccer team, the SoCal Blues, for the 2023-2024 season. Mikah also played for the Laguna United Football Club.
  • OCSA students placed in or won their divisions in the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing - Los Angeles Student Evaluations Program
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    OCSA students placed in or won their divisions in the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing - Los Angeles Student Evaluations Program
    The following Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) students placed in or won their divisions in the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing - Los Angeles (NATS-LA) Student Evaluations Program.

    High School Commercial All Voices
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - First Place
    Liam Posos (CV, ‘28) - Honorable Mention

    Lower High School Classical High Voices
    Willow Wu (CV, ‘27) - Third Place
    Reese Guenther Clark (CV, ‘27) - Honorable Mention

    Lower High School Classical Treble
    Olivia Song (CV, ‘28) - First Place
    Lubaina Habib (CV, ‘28) - Second Place
    Simi Goyal (CV, ‘28) - Third Place

    Lower High School Musical Theatre Treble
    Leila Woodward (CV, ‘26) - First Place

    Musical Theatre Youth
    Keanu Ho (CV, ‘29) - First Place

    Upper High School Classical High Voices
    Amber Bach (CV, ‘26) - Third Place

    Upper High School Classical Lower Voices
    Jack Wilson (CV, ‘25) - First Place
    Henry Courtney (CV, ‘26) - Second Place
    Liam Posos (CV, ‘27) - Third Place

    Upper High School Classical Treble
    Madison Becerra (CV, ‘25) - First Place
    Eliza Tait (CV, ‘25) - Second Place
    Tessa Espinola (ACT, ‘25) - Honorable Mention
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - Honorable Mention

    Upper High School Musical Theatre
    Eliza Tait (CV, ‘25) - First Place
    Sydney Sublette (CV, ‘26) - Second Place
    Tessa Espinola (ACT, ‘25) - Third Place

    Youth Voices Classical
    Keanu Ho (CV, ‘29) - First Place
  • OCSA students were recognized as 2025 YoungArts Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements
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    OCSA students were recognized as 2025 YoungArts Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements
    The following students were recognized as 2025 YoungArts Winners by the National YoungArts Foundation for their artistic achievements. YoungArts Award Winners receive a monetary award of $250, and Winners with Distinction are invited to participate in National YoungArts Week and have their work further evaluated for cash awards of up to $10,000. Attendees of National YoungArts Week who meet the eligibility requirements are also considered for nomination to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

    Classical
    Ariana Kim (IM, ‘26) - Bassoon (Winner with Distinction)
    Jaden Kim (IM, ‘25) - Violin
    Jiyu Lee (IM, ‘26) - Violin

    Dance
    Carissa Hsu (BCD, ‘26) - Modern/Contemporary (Winner with Distinction)
    Jasmine Lee (CMD, ‘26) - Hip-Hop (Winner with Distinction)
    Arianna Ramirez (BF, ‘26) - World Dance: Mexican Folkloric
    Jadon Vo (CMD, ‘25) - Hip-Hop
    Preston Walker (BCD) - Ballet

    Design
    Chaeyeon Kim (VA, ‘27)
    Jennifer Kim (VA, ‘25) - Winner with Distinction

    Film
    Victoria Pham (DM, ‘25) - Winner with Distinction
    Alisha Zhao (DM, ‘25)

    Jazz
    Samuel Chung (IM, ‘25) - Saxophone/Tenor
    Nicholas Doan (IM, ‘24) - Double Bass
    Allie Molin (IM, ‘25) - Trumpet

    Voice
    Isabella Both (MT, ‘25) - Popular
    Summer Brennan (PM, ‘25) - Popular (Winner with Distinction)
    Isabella Le (PM, ‘26) - Singer-Songwriter
    Joules Recana (PM, ‘25) - Popular
    Viveka Saravanan (CV, ‘24) - Classical

    Writing
    Olivia Le (CW, ‘25) - Spoken Word (Winner with Distinction)
    Lana Lee (IA, ‘26) - Spoken Word
    Chloe Woo (IM, ‘27) - Nonfiction
    Chloe Yang (CW, ‘27) - Nonfiction (Winner with Distinction)
  • OCSA students created Sing Out, a nonprofit afterschool program designed to provide vocal training for aspiring singers at Orange County Educational Arts Academy
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    OCSA students created Sing Out, a nonprofit afterschool program designed to provide vocal training for aspiring singers at Orange County Educational Arts Academy
    Shaylin Bau (IM, ‘27), Jiwon Chung (IM, ‘27), Kira Efimenko (DM, ‘26), Avni Krishnamoorthy (PM, ‘26), and Sydney Malone (CV, ‘26) created Sing Out, a nonprofit afterschool program designed to provide vocal training for aspiring singers at Orange County Educational Arts Academy (OCEAA). Their goal is to build confidence in aspiring vocalists of all skill levels by developing vocal technique and stage presence with cost-free guidance from student mentors in an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment. Their team of student volunteers consisted of Tiffany Carr (CV, ‘26), Ellen Elkins (PM, ‘25) Alyssa Kim (MT, ‘26), Iz Le (PM, ‘26), Brianna Liauw (DM, ‘27), Milo Pack (IA, ‘28) and Cal Thornhill (PM, ‘25). The Sing Out team plans to expand the program, offering more performance opportunities and workshops, while continuing to mentor and support the next generation of young singers.