May 20, 2026
The High School Drama Club’s recent Drama Club Banquet and Awards Ceremony at Shannen Park celebrated the club’s amazing accomplishments and performances of this school year, which also featured ”Paper Plate Awards” from drama seniors recognizing funny and meaningful memories in the drama program. Congratulations to all!
Recognitions and awards included:
Best Actor from Arsenic and Old Lace: Gavin McGinnis
Best Actress from Arsenic and Old Lace: Hana Ebbert
Best Supporting Actress from Arsenic and Old Lace: Keira Everle
Best Actor from Spamalot: Chris Cinelli
Best Actress from Spamalot: Gianna Pecorella and Heather Day
Best Supporting Actor from Spamalot: Hunter Gomez
MVP Stage Crew from Arsenic and Old Lace: Leah Hoolan
MVP Stage Crew from Spamalot: Logan Hujus
MVP Pit Orchestra Musician: Nolan Mann
MVP Tech Crew: Josh Gellar
MVP House: Lorine Avril
Most Improved Crew Member: Gavin Hoolan
Most Improved Pit Member: Brice Jashembowski
Most Improved Freshman Cast Member: Aryanna Torelli
Most Improved Sophomore Cast Member: Gianna Pecorella
Most Improved Junior Cast Member: Katie Warnken
Most Improved Senior Cast Member: Faith Padavano
NYSTEA Award recognizing student excellence and leadership in theater:
Hana Ebbert and Gavin McGinnis
Directors Award for Most Improved: Meadow Monaco, Kelsey Merzabach, Emma Batz, Liam Burns, Lexie Gibbs and Jackson Veety
Directors Awards for Outstanding Students:
Creativity and Versatility: Yuvia Portugal
Professional and Preparedness: Heather Day and Logan Hujus
Dedication and Perseverance: Nolan Mann and Keira Everle
Willingness and Flexibility: Gianna Pecorella