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POPS Concert 2010 Thursday May 13

Posted on May 10th, 2010

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Western Christian Vocalist Selected for the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.

Posted on March 31st, 2010

Connor Smith, a student at Western Christian High School, has been selected for the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.

He will be a part of the Honors Choir as a tenor. Selection to the Honors Orchestra, Honors Band, and Honors Choir is limited to the 200 highest-rated high school performers from across North America.

Connor auditioned this past fall for the Honors Performance Series and was accepted after a review by a master conductor and Selection Board committee.

Connor studies music under the direction of Western Christian’s director, Jason Bradley. He is a member of the school’s choir and its audition group, “Hilltop Faith.” Additionally, he is active in the drama program, has performed for the Association of Christian Schools International and is a member of The Gary Bonner Singers.

Finalists will come together for five days in June in New York City to have the opportunity to learn from world-renowned choral conductor, Dr. Eph Ehly, attend a Juilliard seminar and visit the city.

The June 26 performance is available to the public and specially invited representatives from collegiate music programs and the New York arts community.

Information: www.honorsperformance.org.

Fine Arts, High School

WCHS 2009 Yearbook inducted into Walsworth Publishing Company’s Gallery of Excellence

Posted on March 29th, 2010

View the 2009 Yearbook Online!

Dear Mr. Blessinger,

Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that the 2009 Western Christian High School yearbook has been inducted into Walsworth Publishing Company’s Gallery of Excellence.

The Gallery of Excellence is a showcase of the finest yearbooks produced by Walsworth customers. Only a small percentage of the yearbooks we publish are selected for this honor. It is an enormous task of combining a great theme with great design, and adding compelling coverage and photography throughout the book, to come up with that winuing combination that tells the story of the year for each student. Your book was selected for the Gallery of Excellence because it is an extraordinary example of all of the parts of a yearbook working in harmony.

Many people will view all or part of your 2009 yearbook in several venues. Gallery yearbooks are used by our nationwide sales force as well-crafted examples, loaned to schools across the country to serve as idea generators, and displayed at regional, state and national conventions and workshops. Also, spreads from many of these yearbooks are used for example illustrations in Walsworth’s educational materials.

You and your staff are to be commended for your hard work and dedication to excellence. Congratulations again, and we at Walsworth look forward to our publishing partnership with you for many years to come.

Sincerely,
Jim Worthington
National Sales Manager

Fine Arts, High School

WCHS Drama Presents: “Get Smart”

Posted on March 17th, 2010

Get Smart: The Mark of Mr. Big

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Fine Arts, High School, HS Special Events, K-8

WCHS Student Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Posted on January 21st, 2010

Upland, California – Connor Smith, a student at Western Christian High School, has been selected for the 2010 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. He will be a part of the Honors Choir as a Tenor. Participation in the Honors Orchestra, Honors Band, and Honors Choir is limited to the highest rated high school performers from across North America. Approximately 200 students are selected for this prestigious educational event.

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WCHS Drama Presents: ”You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

Posted on October 23rd, 2009

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Western Christian High School students win contest

Posted on October 13th, 2009

Jacob Fletcher, 15, Luke Snyder, 17, and David Reynosa, 17

Luke Snyder, 17, Jacob Fletcher, 15, and David Reynosa, 17

Article from DailyBulletin.com
By Sandra Emerson
Staff Writer

Sometimes with a little creativity, a small budget can go a long way.

Three film students at Western Christian High School in Upland recently won a video contest held by Bite Me Energy Drink in Corona, which included a $2,000 prize.

Jacob Fletcher, 15, Luke Snyder, 17, and David Reynosa, 17, used the lessons they learned in film class and from freelance filming jobs to put the video together.

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Congrats to the Cast of Your A Good Man Charlie Brown

Posted on September 11th, 2009

Fine Arts, High School

Photo Gallery: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Posted on June 9th, 2009

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Spring Musical “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” a Hit

Posted on March 23rd, 2009

Rounding out the 8th season, the Western Christian Drama team experienced its biggest production to date. The spring musical “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” was a hit. Every night of the musical was sold out.

This was partially due to an outstanding veteran cast of Seniors. Everyone’s favorite 45 year old high school Senior-Montana Tavis-brought life and conviction to the hapless CEO of World Wide Wickets. Senior Greg Bargaehr’s portrayal of Bud Frump left the audience in stitches as the boss’ nephew with no qualms about letting everyone know it. Senior Jessica Luchtenburg added her own quirks to make Miss Jones arguably one of the most awkward love interests in theatre.