Santa Fe High School Theatre

Beauty and the Beast

January 2020

 

"Beauty and the Beast" presented by Santa Fe ISD Fine Arts!

Congratulations to Theatre Santa Fe High School students and their Director, Haley Tucker, for their excellent performance of “Alice Through The Looking Glass.” This group is not only a performing troupe but many of our students in theater are also artistic in lighting, sound and stage management. Their training empowers them to run all performances scheduled in the high school auditorium. Congratulations on an excellent performance! If you were unable to attend last night’s performance, this troupe has three additional scheduled performances: Friday, October 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

2016 - 2019 UIL FINE ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Santa Fe High School Tribal Belles

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, the Santa Fe High School Tribal Belle Dance Team attended the MA Houston Classic Dance Competition at South Houston High School in Houston, TX.  The Belles performed 3 military officer dances, 3 team dances, and 6 solos.

 The Tribal Belle Military Officers earned the following awards for their performances:

• Dance Officer Judges’ Award for Modern
• Best in Class Officer Modern
• Best in Class Officer Jazz
• Best in Class Officer Lyrical
• Choreography Award in Jazz , Modern, and Lyrical
• Technique Award in Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical
• Super Sweepstakes
• Officer Winner’s Circle – 1^st Place

 The Tribal Belle Team dances earned the following awards for their performances:

• Best in Class Team Jazz
• Best in Class Team Contemporary
• Best in Class Team Pom
• High Point Award in Jazz, Contemporary and Pom
• Choreography Award in Contemporary, and Pom
• Technique Award in Jazz, Contemporary, and Pom

Tribal Belles soloists were Cadence Gill, Shelby Haaga, Amber Lavergne, Chelsea Pourchot, Ashlyn Roberson, and Cheyenne Williams.

The Tribal Belles will continue to prepare for upcoming competition and their annual Spring Show.  Way to go, Belles! 

The Tribal Belles are under the direction of Ashley Hardage.

Officer Camp

On June 4-7, 2018, the military officers attended the Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp in Galveston, Texas.  The girls attended dance classes and leadership workshops with other dance officers from high schools across Texas and Louisiana.  The dance officers were also evaluated on several dances including the camp dance and a chosen routine.  The military officers earned a Silver Elite for earning 90+ on all of their evaluations, the Most Admired Award, and the Be Fearless Award.

Additionally, each officer received an “All-Star Officer Award” and each has been invited to perform in the All American Halftime Show at the Citrus Bowl and to perform in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! 

Team Camp

The Tribal Belles Dance Team attended dance camp at TBarM in New Braunfels and at Kubacak Elementary School, where they began working on their field dances for the upcoming school year.  Jenna Arthur, Shelby Haaga, Ashton Shutt, and Cadence Steeves-Gill earned an “Elite Performer” award.  Rebeca Carmichael, Isabella Dise, and Mercadise Wheeler each earned an “All-Star” award.   Earning an Elite or All-Star award also earned these girls an invitation to participate in the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

The Tribal Belles would like to thank Kubacak Elementary School for allowing them to have their summer practices in the gym at the elementary school.  

Crowd Pleasers Senior High Showcase Dance Competition

The Santa Fe High School Tribal Belles Dance Team attended the Crowd Pleasers Senior High Showcase Dance Competition at Clear Lake High School in Houston, TX on Saturday, February 17, 2018. The Belles performed 3 military officer dances, 3 team dances, and we had 8 girls enter and perform solos.

The Tribal Belle Military Officers earned the following awards for their performances:

· Super Sweepstakes Award for scoring above 90 in all three officer routines

· Best in Class Officer Contemporary – 1st place champions

· Best in Class Officer Jazz – 1st place champions

· Best in Class Officer Lyrical – 2nd runner up

· Outstanding Choreography Award

· Outstanding Technique Award

· Outstanding Precision Award

· GRAND CHAMPION WINNER!

The Tribal Belle Team dances earned the following awards for their performances:

· Super Sweepstakes Award for scoring above 90 in all three team routines

· Best in Class Team Jazz – 1st place Champions

· Best in Class Team Lyrical – 1st runner up

· Best in Class Team Pom – 1st runner up

· Outstanding Choreography Award

· Outstanding Technique Award

· Outstanding Precision Award

· GRAND CHAMPION WINNER!!!

Tribal Belles soloists were Jenna Arthur, Faith Blundell, Bree Butler, Kaylee Haaga, Skyler Janik, Bailey Johnson, Haylee Melancon, and Chelsea Pourchot.

The Tribal Belles will continue to prepare their annual Spring Show that will be held on May 3rd and 4th. Way to go, Belles!

Champion’s Gulf Coast Classic Dance Competition 

The Belles have been preparing for competition season since early October, and on Saturday, February 3, 2018, the Santa Fe High School Tribal Belles Dance Team attended the Champion’s Gulf Coast Classic Dance Competition at Turner High School in Pearland, TX.  The Belles performed 3 military officer dances, 3 team dances, and we had 12 girls enter and perform solos.

The Tribal Belle Military Officers earned the following awards for their performances:

·        Dance Officer Judges’ Award

·        Best in Class Officer Contemporary – 2^nd place

·        Best in Class Officer Jazz – 3^rd place

·        Best in Class Officer Lyrical – 2^nd place

·        Choreography Award

·        Technique Award

·        Overall Grand Champion – 2^nd place

The Tribal Belle Team dances earned the following awards for their performances:

·        Team Judges’ Award

·        Best in Class Team Jazz – 1^st place Champions

·        Best in Class Team Lyrical – 1^st place Champions

·        Best in Class Team Pom – 1^st place Champions

·        Choreography Award

·        Technique Award

·        Overall High Point Award for Team Jazz

·        Grand Champion Division I Team

·        OVERALL GRAND CHAMPION WINNER!!!

Tribal Belles soloists were Jenna Arthur, Faith Blundell, Bree Butler, Abby Davis, Cadence Gill, Kaylee Haaga, Skyler Janik, Bailey Johnson, Kirby McCaskill, Haylee Melancon, Chelsea Pourchot, and Cheyenne Williams.  Senior Bree Butler placed 3^rd Runner-up out of all of the senior soloists entered in the competition. 

The Tribal Belles will continue to prepare for upcoming competitions and their annual Spring Show.  Way to go, Belles! 

The Tribal Belles are under the direction of Ashley Hardage.

Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp 

On June 5-8, 2017, the military officers attended the Crowd Pleasers Officer Camp in Galveston, Texas.  The girls attended dance classes and leadership workshops with other dance officers from high schools across Texas and Louisiana.  The dance officers were also evaluated on several dances including the camp dance, a choreography and dynamics project, and a chosen routine.  The awards earned were a “Superior Performance” award and a Division I rating for their Camp Dance performance and their “Choreography and Dynamics Project,” and a “Gold Elite” award and a Division I rating in the “Chosen Routine” category. The girls also earned the Vibrance Award for their energy and enthusiasm! Additionally, each officer received an “All-Star Officer Award” and each has been invited to perform in the All American Halftime Show at the Citrus Bowl and to perform in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City! 

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Showmakers of America State Competition

The Tribal Belles competed in the Showmakers of America State Competition on March 3rd and 4th, 2017, at Texas State University in San Marcos. They received the following awards:

*Officers Sweepstakes and Judge's Award 

Showmanship Award for officer jazz 

Choreography Award for officer jazz contemporary 

Officer lyrical received second place overall

*Team Sweepstakes and Judge's Award 

Showmanship Award for Team jazz & Pom

Choreography Award for Team jazz & Pom 

Team Lyrical received 3rd place overall 

Team Pom third place 3rd place overall

*Received for scoring 90 and above on all routines

Santa Fe Theatre Arts

Theatre Santa Fe took home several awards at the District 22-5a UIL One Act Play competition. 

"The Last Night of Ballyhoo" won Alternate Play (4th out of 8 schools), Best Actress (Sarah Birkmeyer), All Star Crew (Lamar Tucker), and 2 honorable mention awards (Jase O’ Brien and Jade Ranck). Great show and great attitudes all day long!

“Mamma Mia,” the 8th annual Santa Fe ISD District wide musical was a huge success! Our talented students received a standing ovation upon the conclusion of all four performances! Thank you to our students, staff, parents and community who attended and had the opportunity to experience and share in the joy and excitement of the arts in Santa Fe ISD!

Cast and crew of A Company of Wayward Saints

One Act Play to District Competition

On Thursday, March 23, 2017, Theatre Santa Fe advanced their One Act Play to District Competition at Texas City High School and brought home several awards. District Honorable Mention All Star cast members are Angel Martinez and Toby Odom. District All Star Cast members are Gabby Paddie, Azia Miranda, and District Honorable Mention All Star Crew is Jase O'Brien. The play, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE tied for 3rd place, and was designated as an Alternate for Bi-District. Mr. Kinser and Mrs. Daugherty couldn't be more proud of the work presented by the cast and crew.

On Monday March 20, 2017, Theatre Santa Fe took their One Act Play to Zone competition at Texas City High School and brought home several awards:  Honorable Mention All Star cast members are Angel Martinez and Toby Odom.  All Star Cast members are Gabby Paddie, Azia Martinez and Noah Jones, and All Star Crew is Angelina Robinson.  Our Play, THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE advanced and will compete at the District level on Thursday, March 23, 

Texas Renaissance Festival

On Tuesday November 1st, Theatre Santa Fe students had the opportunity to compete at the Texas Renaissance Festival competing with students from all over the state of Texas. They returned with two first place awards by performing scenes from their fall production GOOD MASTERS! SWEET LADIES!   Juniors, Angellee (Angel) Martinez and Noah Jones earned 1st place with their Duet Scene and Senior Gabby Paddie, Junior Valerie Robinson and Freshman Cameron Redwine earned 1st place with their group scene.  All students who participated did a great job!

Theatre Santa Fe Thespian Troupe #4868 celebrated their art by attending a performance of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at the Hobby Center in downtown Houston on January 29th..  This fantastic Broadway show is traveling around the country and the Thespians had the opportunity to see it.  "it was really good, I loved it!" says Thespian freshman Marissa Worsham.  "The technical aspects of this show are breathtaking" says Thespian Troupe Commander Jonathan Stanton.  This yearly artistic field trip was generously support with money granted by High School Principal, Ms. Blundell.  "We would like to thank Ms. Blundell for making this trip possible" says Thespian Lt. Commander Angellee Martinez.  Pictured are Santa Fe Thespians and teacher chaperones.

Santa Fe Junior High Theatre

This year the Junior High competed in OAP with “The Marvelous Playbill.” At Bi-District students placed top 3 and moved on to the next round of competition. Many students won individual awards. Although, they did not place top 3 at District, the judge had wonderful things to say about their skills and awarded individuals for their outstanding performances. Haley Pyle, a senior at Santa Fe HS, was the Assistant Director for this show and did a wonderful job mentoring the JH kids. They all worked very hard and we are so proud of them. 

At Bi-District the students placed top 3 advancing to District. Many students won individual awards. 

These students from left to right with their name and award.

Gerald Hall- Honorable Mention All Star Cast 

Brooke Burnett- Best Tech 

Rowan Russell- All Star Cast 

Jylian Hendren- Honorable Mention All Star Cast

Austin Gay- All Star Cast 

At District the students did not place top 3 but did get acknowledged for individual awards. 

From left to right 

Brooke Burnett- Best Tech 

Gerald Hall- Honorable Mention All Star Cast 

Jylian Hendren- All Star Cast 

Austin Gay- Honorable Mention All Star Cast 

Front Row- Andrew Grenier, Zachary Browning, Audrey Taylor, Ms. Pendergast, Emma Rosier, Jylian Hendren, Haylee Mancuso 

Middle- Jordyn Tylor, Calley Bennett, Devynity Morris, Kayley O’Brien, Ryleigh Shubert, Christopher Skillman 

Top- Brooke Burnett, Lilly Guerrero, Payton Moye, Gerald Hall, Rowan Wilson, Austin Gay 

Not photographed- Haley Pyle Assistant Director 

Playground

 The Junior High UIL One Act Play students performed, “Playground,” at Texas City High School on Saturday, February 11, 2017. They received 4^th place overall. Lamar Tucker received Best Tech Award. Honorable Mention All Star Cast went to Sarah Birkmeyer and All Star Cast went to Jayden Knopp. Congratulations to these students and their teacher, Macey Pendergast.  

Santa Fe High School Band

The Santa Fe High School Band participated at Region 17 UIL Marching Contest on Saturday, October 20th. They earned a Division II. We are very proud of these hard working band students and their Directors, Matthew Seifert, Director of Bands and John Anderson, Assistant Director.

UIL Solo & Ensemble

 Santa Fe Junior High Band

The Santa Fe Junior High Band recently took 10 students to compete against many schools in Region band tryouts. We are excited to announce that 3 of our students made the top band at Region and 1 of those students made Region Orchestra. This is a remarkable accomplishment because these students competed against hundreds of other students from our surrounding region. Samantha Browning earned 2^nd place on tenor saxophone, Mya Perez earned 4^th place on Alto Saxophone and Myranda Perez earned 2^nd place on Trumpet for Region band and Region Orchestra. These students, along with the others who competed, spent many hours preparing for this contest. We are extremely proud of their efforts and how they represented the Santa Fe Junior High. Congratulations to these 3 for their incredible accomplishments.

UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest

On Friday, April 21, 2017, the Santa Fe Junior High Band traveled to McAdams Junior High in Dickinson to compete in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest. The Varsity Symphonic Band received straight Division I's on stage and a Division II in sight reading. Congratulations to the Santa Fe Junior High Band!

Santa Fe High School Choir

Congratulations to the Santa Fe High School Choir!  They competed in the UIL Region Choir Contest in Angleton on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Thirty-nine of forty four students received a superior or excellent rating! Twenty-four of forty-four students received a superior rating earning a medal. And, seventeen soloists and two ensembles will be advancing to the state level in May. Their Director is Gunnar Tietge.

All-District auditions

On Saturday, September 23, 2017, 24 of the high school choir students competed in the All-District auditions at Clear Springs High School and out of the 24 students who competed from Santa Fe, 5 of them will be advancing to the next round at All-Region which will be hosted at Clear Creek High School in October. The students advancing are Leila Butler, Ash Kidd, Verity Latham, Haley Pyle, and Skyler Skillman. We wish them the best of luck at their next round of auditions!!!

Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir

For the first time since 1995, that is 22 years ago, Santa Fe High School has a student that will be a part of the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Lauren Schanfish will get to participate in the All-State Treble Choir in San Antonio on February 11th. This is a huge honor and she competed against over several hundred students within our area to be a part of this.

Lauren Schanfish, participated in the Pre-Area portion of the TMEA All-State process. She was placed in the top 5 singers in her section and gets to audition in the final round on January 7th. Please help us congratulate her as she prepares for the final round and the opportunity to sing in the All-State Choir!!!

On Saturday, September 24th, seven students from Santa Fe High school auditioned for the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Process. The first round was all-district and out of the seven students, four are advancing to the next round which is all-region. They are:

Lauren Schanfish who received 3rd chair out of 125 students

Victorial Cole receiving 5th chair out of 140 students

Elizabeth Holtz received 8th chair out of 125 students and

Laramie Thompson receiving 11th chair out of 140 students.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS

SFHS Cheerleaders competed February 17^th and 18^th in the Cheer America National Competition at NRG. They received Cheer America 2017 National Champion, Cheer America high point (which designates the highest scoring team of the competition) and received a full paid bid to the Cheer America World Championship. Congratulations to the team!

Santa Fe Junior High Cheer

Congratulations to the Santa Fe Junior High Cheer team! They received 2nd place in their division, superior showmanship and the Go Be Great award at NCA nationals in Dallas, TX. Their last competition is next weekend at NRG arena. Good luck ladies!! 

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL ART

On February 11, 2017, students competed in the Visual Arts and Scholastic Event (VASE).  A total of sixteen students competed this year, and eight students received 4's- the highest rating they could score! The remaining eight students all received a score of 3!

DISTRICT WIDE ART STUDENTS

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art

191 Total Entries

47-1^st place ribbons

105-2^nd place ribbons

39-3^rd place ribbons