SCAPA results

Austin & Waveney auditioned for a special public school in our district back in Dec.
School for Creative And Performing Arts (SCAPA).
This school is only grades 4-8th, and all the students have to audition to attend the school. There are many "arts" areas a student can audition in,
Drama
Dance
Piano
Strings
Voice
Art
Band
Creative Writing
Austin auditioned for his 6th grade year (09/10). Over 100 students auditioned in all the arts areas, but only 2 spots, overall, were open for placement. We knew it was a long shot, but with Austins obvious gift for music we had to give it a chance. He auditioned in Voice, and I think he did very well. He isn't the strongest solo performer as he gets nervous. He was also asked to sight read, and has not been trained to do this. We just prayed that if it was meant to be that it would work out. Going into middle school we really wanted Austin to be at a school where his chances to make good friends were better. But we also realized that Austin although is gifted musically, he isn't the "artistic" type. We were prepared for either result, in fact we expected that he would not be offered placement at the school, and were okay with that strong possibility. Austin is a smart, sweet, and talented boy and will thrive where ever he goes to middle school.
We received his letter, and he was not offered placement, at this time. However if an opening occurs they will reevaluate their applicants. So if it is meant to be, it will work out.
Austin was rather disappointed by the results. Not so much because he doesn't get to go to the school, but because I promised to give him back his air soft gun resembling an M16, if he got in. He will be okay in time, and he will find his niche and excel in what ever he chooses! On a side note, he has been involved in a soccer clinic over the winter and LOVES it! He can not wait for practice every week, and comes out of the practice sweating and loving the hard work out he just went through! Being a lover of athletics, this makes me very happy! :)

Waveney auditioned for her 4th grade year (09/10) in Creative Writing. We were torn about her auditioning since she is already attending a Quest program for gifted children and is thriving there. She is in 3rd grade, working on a 4th grade curriculum. At SCAPA she'll be in 4th grade working on a 4th grade curriculum again. However, many of the children attending SCAPA are also gifted, the classrooms already work at a higher level than average. Waveney is also very artistically gifted in many areas, piano, creative writing, and art. She IS the "artistic" type. We also felt like she needed to be at a school like this one during the tumultuous middle school years. Where she could express herself artistically and creatively. However, we felt good about her sticking with the Quest (gifted) program through high school. So we were okay with whatever the result was.
We received her letter and she was offered placement! Yeah! She was so thrilled and we couldn't help celebrating! I'm so proud of her attitude towards the audition process. Additionally, she did not require a "reward" if she got in. I'm also humbled by the amount of blessings she has been given. I have to admit even I am envious of her many gifts and talents. I can't wait to see how she continues to develop and learn about new talents to come.
She too is an athlete, she is an incredible swimmer. We call her the "triple A" with academics, arts, and athleticism!

Thank you to those who have helped my children develop their talents and help them get to where they are today!
Angela Bylund -piano teacher
Kiplyn Warner -orchestra teacher
Judi Reynolds -music teacher
Lexington Singers Childrens Choir
Aladya Hennamann -writing teacher
Ann Ingram -3rd grade teacher
Katherine Stone
Freida Collins -principal
Justin Welch -voice teacher
Grandparents and their genetic gifts & God!