Friday, May 25, 2012

Gilliard, Moreau & Langston honored at West Florence High School



The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) recently recognized three outstanding seniors from West Florence High School.  Each year since 1997, FRAA has awarded the Excellence in Arts Education Awards to graduates from all over Florence County.  This tradition was continued on May 21st as Jacob Gilliard, Candace Moreau and Miranda Langston were honored from WFHS. 

Jacob Gilliard was honored for outstanding achievement in chorus. Candace Moreau was presented with the award for being the top graduating senior in WFHS’s visual arts program.  Miranda Langston received the honor of top graduate in orchestra. 

Graduating seniors from each of the seven public high school in Florence County are eligible for the Excellence in Arts Education Awards.  Nominations are made by arts teachers and are based on academic achievement and performance, as well as involvement in school and community-based arts acitivities and performances.  

The Honda of South Carolina Excellence In Arts Education Awards are part of a broader FRAA Student Recognition Program that includes the Betty Ann Darby Scholarships, two merit awards presented annaully to Florence County graduating seniors who will be pursuing advanced academic or professional degrees with majors in an arts discipline or in arts education. 

For more information about the Excellence in Arts Education Awards, Betty Ann Darby Scholarship Program or other Florence Regional Arts Alliance initiatives, contact Bruce Douglas at peedeearts@gmail.com.  

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