sunday, april 19, 2015 2 p.m

Sunday, April 19, 2015 2 P.M.

Fine Arts Hall at Santa Fe College CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

www.cdsfl.org

THE 16th Annual

Art by Travion Robinson and others

will be on display

http://www.cdsfl.org

ACT 1

PERFORMER/GROUP CHOREOGRAPHER/COMPOSER

Danceology ............................................................................................................................... Hot Honey Rag

Choreographed by Shannon McCook, Music by John Kander from Chicago

Bethany Brown .............................................................................................................................. Explosions

Choreographed by Bethany Brown, Music by Ellie Goulding

Sophie Clark & Antonio Romero .......................................................................................... Sure Thing

Skit by David Ives

Almanack................................................................................................................................................. Ocean

Original by Almanack (Band)

Victoria Denmark ..................................................................................................................... Con te Partiro

Music by Francesco Sartori and Lucio Quarantotto

Stephon Johnson ..................................................................................................... Lament of Restless Peace

Choreographed by Stephon Johnson, Music by Henryk Gorecki

Bryce Bailey ...................................................................................................................... In Memory of Timmy

Original composed by Bryce Bailey

Patrick Rao & Skyler Covert ............................................................................................... Mi Mancherai

Music by Luis E. Bacalov, from “Il Postino,” accompanied on piano by Deborah Sperlich

Aliya Maas..................................................................................................................................... Almost Lover

Music by A Fine Frenzy, accompanied on piano by Deborah Sperlich

Guadalupe Romulo ...................................................................................................... How Great is Our God

Music by Chris Tomlin

Cameron Dance Center .................................................................................................................. NSYNC

Choreographed by Nina Cameron, music by NSYNC

Madison Wyatt ..................................................................................................................................... Home

Music by Alan Menken

Suwannee High School Dance .................................................................................................. The End

Choreographed by Abigail Rodriguez, Music by Nick Urata from The Joneses

Hua Gen Chinese Dance Group ............................................................... Flowers Competing in Splendid

Choreographed by Feixue Yuan, Music by Linli Liu

— INTERMISSION —

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SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH DVD, AND BID ON SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

IN THE LOBBY DURING INTERMISSION

PROGRAM

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ACT 2

PERFORMER/GROUP CHOREOGRAPHER/COMPOSER

Second to None ........................................................................................................................... Simple Man

Music by Lynyrd Skynard

RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS

Danceology ........................................................................................................... Dr. Dementa’s Deranged Dolls

Choreographed by Abigail Rodriguez, Music American Horror Story Theme

by Cesar Davila-Irizarry & Charlie Clouser, Chimes by Mohawke

Lexi Zapata ............................................................................................................................... I Know A Place

Original by Lexi Zapata—Lyrics on page 12

Grace Shan ............................................................................................... Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2

Composed by Sergi Rachmaninoff

Eastside High School Choir .............................................................................................. Jesus Promised

Music by Chicago Mass Choir

Pofahl Dance Studio ................................................................................................................... Bollywood

Choreographed by Autumn Morgenstern, Composed by AR Raham & Don Black

Austin Lipka ....................................................................................................................................... Santa Fe

Music by Alan Menken and J.A.C. Redford, from Newsies

Cameron Dancenter ..........................................................................................................Tranquil Varismo

Choreographed by Nina Cameron, Music by David Garnett

Williston School of Dance ............................................................................................................. Victory

Choreographed by Sarah Ingley, Music by Ronan Hardiman

PLEASE ENJOY REFRESHMENTS IN THE LOBBY

PREPARED & SERVED BY GIRL SCOUTS

AT THE CONCLUSION OF

SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH

PROGRAM

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WELCOME

The Spotlight on Youth idea originated 16 years

ago with the desire to highlight the positive creative and artistic accomplishments of young people in North

Central Florida. We welcome you to this event.

National media portrayals of youth in trouble have

resulted in a negative image of today’s young people. Our goal is to counteract that image. Youth who

violate the law represent a small percentage of young people. In reality, the majority of America’s youth are

participating and excelling in academics, sports, and creative arts. Our message is a simple one: most

youth are disciplined and talented achievers who will become successful adults.

We are fortunate here in North Central Florida to have many talented achievers. This afternoon we celebrate the gifts of selected artists in the areas

of music, dance, writing, culinary, and visual arts through the efforts of CDS

and Spotlight on Youth. The artists and performers are all deserving of recognition. All young people spotlighted today have worked hard at their craft

and successfully auditioned in front of a panel of judges. Roughly one-third of the performances that auditioned are included in the show. Of those not

chosen this year, many performed quite well, but creating a balanced show that lasts just over two hours forced the judges to exclude some students.

This show includes some of the best.

The mission of CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services is “Strengthening

Communities by Building Strong Families.” To this end, CDS Board of Directors, staff, and its partners proudly present the Sixteenth annual

Spotlight on Youth—2015. Thank you for your support, and thank you to the performers for sharing their talents with us.

Art as Prevention

Research suggests that children who are involved in the arts have increased self-esteem, confidence, and stress management skills. They are less likely to

drop out of school, become involved in violence, or abuse drugs. Arts education helps increase academic performance. High school students with

four years of study in the arts typically score higher on their SATs. It has also been suggested that youth who are passionate about the arts are more

tolerant and accepting of people and cultures different from their own.

Spotlight on Youth encourages area teens to express themselves through

the arts instead of through self-destructive behaviors. We seek to foster civic

engagement in addition to affording teens a chance to shine. Spotlight also raises money to support the Interface Youth

Shelter and other programs aimed at giving young people and their families a chance at healthier, happier lives.

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ABOUT CDS

“Strengthening Communities by Building Strong Families.”

CDS strives to serve this mission through a variety of services. CDS offers

both residential and out-patient programs for youth as well as prevention

programs to keep young people safe.

CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services—formerly known as Corner Drug

Store—has been serving the communities of North Central Florida since 1970

as a private 501(c)(3) social services agency. CDS provides most services

without a fee to residents of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie,

Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Putnam, Suwannee, Taylor, and

Union Counties.

Evidence Based Prevention

In-school prevention programs

Family Action

Counseling for families and teens

to help repair damaged relationships

Independent Living

Assistance for youth in, and aged out

of, foster care to help them transition

into healthy, productive adults

Interface Youth Shelters

24-hour crisis shelters where youth

can get away from tense or abusive

family situations and get the help they

need

Project Safe Place

A network of

businesses, non-

profits, and

government

agencies where

youth can

go to get help fast if they are lost,

have run away, been the victim of a

crime, are afraid to go home, or need

an attentive ear

Prevention

Projects

Substance

abuse

prevention

through

education of

youth and

adults, and

through raising

awareness

about the

effects of drug

and alcohol

abuse on

our community

CDS Programs

3615 S.W. 13th Street, Suite 4 Gainesville, FL 32608

(Gainesville Office Phone) 352-244-0628 (Fax) 352-244-0668

www.cdsfl.org

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(Gainesville Shelter Phone) 352-244-0618 (Lake City Shelter Phone) 386-487-0190 (Palatka Shelter Phone) 386-385-0405

(Shelter Phones answered 24/7) Family Action Counselors in Other Towns:

Bronson/Chiefland 352-318-9421 Starke 904-294-8743

Williston 352-328-3540

CDS BOARD MEMBERS

SPONSORS

Major funding by: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice; Partnership for Strong Families;

Florida Network of Youth & Family Services; Florida Department of Children & Families; LSF Health

Systems; Partnership for Strong Families; U.S. Department of Health & Human Services; United

Way of North Central Florida; United Way of Suwannee Valley, & Individual Donations

Producer

Bradford County Sheriff’s Office State Attorney’s Office— Mr. William Cervone

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Director

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office James Moore & Company

Performer

Cameron Dancenter Central Florida Community Action Agency Gainesville Health & Fitness Hylant

Donor

Gateway Best Western

Friend

Barbara Lindsey

Butterfly Rainforest

Deborah Strickland

Eilleen Smith

Funworks Skate Station

Gail Sasnett-Stauffer

Garden Gate Nursery

Harvey Rohlwing

Jody Soler

Linda Orfield

Margaret Hendryx

Paul Chadik

Randy Burrack

Richard Mankin-Buchholz Solar One

Robert Wilford

Sam Clark

Shores Animal Hospital

SPASM Skateboard

Winters Past

President:

H. Thomas Lane, Jr. Paperless Solutions Group

Vice President:

Daniel Crapps, Realtor

Secretary:

Robert Page

Florida Citizens Bank

Treasurer:

Randy S. Johnson

C.P.A., Controller Florida Pest Control

Immediate Past President:

Louis Kalivoda, Coordinator

Criminal Justice Services Police Academy/Santa Fe College

Becky Hunt Marriott Hotel Group of Ocala

James A. Griffith, Asst. Chief Palatka Police Department

Phil Kabler, Esquire

Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

Richard Mankin, Ph.D.

Agricultural Research Service USDA

Lanard Perry Assistant Director

Alachua County Department of Court Services

Jim Surrency Executive Director

NE Florida Educational Consortium

Jody Soler (Retired)

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare

Joseph E. Smith

Levy County Judge (Retired)

Reginald L. Williams

Levy County Schools (Retired)

Jim Pearce CEO

Sam Clark COO

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MASTERS OF CEREMONY

Sita Selvester has been MC

with Spotlight on Youth for

three years. She loves theatre,

drama, and music. Sita has

had many challenges in her life

but keeps rebounding as she

masters each of life’s lessons.

She is currently enrolled at

PACE Center for Girls in

Gainesville.

Jahnae McGriff is graduating from Gainesville

High School this year. She loves singing,

dancing, acting, and cooking. She also enjoys

helping and motivating others as well as public

speaking. She plans to pursue a career in

psychology.

Matthew Strickland– is the

drum captain for the Sound of

Suwannee Marching band and

Strych 9 Drumline. He plays six

instruments including the guitar

and glockenspiel. Matthew is a

junior at Suwannee High School

in Live Oak.

Matthew Hendrick- is involved

in many activities such as the

Marching Band, the Concert

Band, Youth Advisory Council,

Brain Bowl, National Honor

Society, and the Art Club. He also

takes AP classes and was class

Vice President during his

sophomore year at Suwannee

High School. Matthew is looking

forward to graduating in June. Victoria Denmark- is a junior at Hope Christian Academy in Starke and is dual-

enrolled at Santa Fe College. At the age of two she became inspired by Sarah

Brightman. She has won numerous local and state overall talent competitions and

also sang backup to Jackie Evancho in To Believe, which was featured in the David

Foster produced 2011 PBS special. She was selected by the NCAA to perform the

national anthem at the collegiate baseball playoffs hosted at the University of

Florida and is also a featured member of her church Praise Team. Victoria is also

interested in theatre and recently won the lead role of “Jo” in her school’s 2015

production of Little Women. She hopes to one day attend Julliard and perform

professionally.

Masters of Ceremony

-continued on page 9

Grace Shan- is a senior in the IB Program at Eastside High School.

She started playing piano at age six and has studied with Wanda

Louie since 2004. Grace has received many honors for piano at the

state and local levels and is very active in her church music ministry,

as well. She hopes to care for children in the future as a pediatrician.

Grace would like to thank her parents, Mrs. Louie, her friends, and

her family for supporting her and always pushing her to be the best

she can be.

Madison Wyatt-is a senior at The Rock School. She is dual

enrolled at Santa Fe College and was recently in their

production of West Side Story. She has done numerous

musical theatre productions throughout high school and plans

to attend the New York Film Academy in the fall to study

musical theatre.

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Austin Lipka- is seventeen years old and is in his senior year of high school. He started acting

during his sophomore year. He competed at the Florida Thespian Festival Competition and he

won the Performing Arts Award at school last year. He hopes to perform for Santa Fe College

and perhaps go on to make a career out of acting.

Antonio Romero- has been a student of the arts for almost his whole life. He is

an honorary Phi Mu Alpha member and the Vice President of the Thespian Troupe

at Eastside High School. He has been playing piano since age four.

Sophie Clark- is a student at Eastside High School. She’s an avid thespian member

and has participated in many productions. Most recently she performed in You’re a

Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Skylar Covert- Skylar is a tenth grade homeschool student who is also a dual enrollment student at the University of Florida. She

excels in academics and is also a successful competitive swimmer. Skylar is passionate about her music studies which include

violin, voice, and piano. She has won numerous awards and recognitions for her musical accomplishments. She plans to continue

her music studies in college and hopes to go to medical school in the future.

Patrick Rao- Patrick’s interest in vocal music started with Linda

Blessing in elementary school. Over the past 8 years he has taken

voice lessons first with Wendy Offerle and now with Debbie Sperlich.

He has been a member of the Eastside High School Chamber Singers

under the direction of Diana Rollo. Patrick has been a part of

numerous solo and ensemble performances including the Disney

Candlelight Processional and the University of Florida production of

the opera Tosca. Patrick has received the Virginia Clayton Summer

Study Award and the past two years he has sung in the All State

Men’s Chorus and the All State Mixed Concert Chorus. Patrick’s

future goal is to study medicine while also continuing his pursuit of

music education.

GRADUATING SOLOISTS

DUETS

Stephon Johnson

is also a graduating

soloist. His bio & photo

are on pages 16-17.

Bethany Brown- is sixteen years old and has been dancing

for nine years. She is a sophomore at Suwannee High School.

She plans to major in dance when she goes to college.

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMERS

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Bryce Bailey- is sixteen years old and has had no formal

piano lessons. He started playing piano as a kid and learned to

play piano by ear. In middle school, his grades dropped when

he started to lose faith in God. His faith came back when he

was forced to move in with his father. When he lost his

stepfather, he played the piano the day after and he was

inspired to compose, In Memory of Timmy.

Aliya Maas- is a tenth grader at PK Yonge. She loves the

performing arts. She has enjoyed studying music and dance for

the past 12 years. Her passion for music is evident as she has

received numerous superior ratings at many state competitions.

Aliya would like to recognize Debbie Sperlich and Wendy Offerle

for always instructing and inspiring her to be the best musician

she can be.

Guadalupe Romulo- is in the tenth grade at Suwannee High

School. She is taking all honors level classes and is a member

of clubs such as BETA, FCA, & ROTC. She appreciates her

parents for their care and support and for always pushing her

to achieve and succeed in everything. She mostly thanks the

Lord for guiding her in His path. She believes that no one can

compare His love and there is no one like Him. She would like

to become an immigration lawyer. Aside from that music is her

inspiration along with devoting herself to the Lord at all times.

Lexi Zapata- is a freshman at West Port High School. She is a singer/songwriter and has been

studying voice, piano, and music theory with Roberta Swedien for four years. Currently she

takes part in the West Port Chorus and Rock Band. Lexi recently participated in the All-State

Choir and hopes to do well in the 2015 Solo and Ensemble MPA. Over the summer Lexi played

the role of Patrice in the Ocala Civic Theatre’s production 13: The Musical. The lyrics to her

original piece, I know a Place, are on page 12.

Victoria Denmark

Soloist—please see page 7

for her bio & photo

Channel 5, the American Red Cross, the Girls’ Place of Alachua

County, and the Boy Scouts of America. He was selected for

Leadership Gainesville in 1986 and Leadership Florida in 1995.

He has served as chair of the North Central Florida Private

Industry Council, vice chair of the Governor's Task Force on

Emergency Medical Services, and vice-president of the North

Florida Central Labor Council. He is a former Congressional

District chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and he also served

as a state committeeman and as vice chair of the Alachua

County Democratic Executive Committee.

Louis and his wife Carole have three children and reside in

Gainesville. Mr. Louis Kalivoda brings a lot to the table as a

member of the Board of Directors for CDS Family and

Behavioral Health Services. He is one of the original founders

of Spotlight on Youth and has served as Master of Ceremony for

many years.

Louis Kalivoda has an

extensive background as an

administrator and lobbyist in

local and state government,

criminal justice, and higher

education. Currently, he is the

Program Advisor for Criminal

Justice, EMS, Fire Science, and

Aviation Programs at the

Institute of Public Safety at

Santa Fe College. He has

served as Assistant to the

College President and as Director of the Institute of Govern-

ment at Santa Fe. Kalivoda is a long-time board member,

fund-raiser, and organizer for a number of North Florida civic

and community organizations, including PBS WUFT -TV

Continued from page 7

GROUP PERFORMANCES

Cameron Dancenter Danscompany

Aegis Duensing- is a 17 year old homeschool student enrolled

in the theater program at Buchholz HS. Aegis loves dancing,

particularly tap, as well as acting, singing, sound design, fencing,

martial arts and the details of football. He aspires to having the

voice that will get him the role of Jesus in Superstar. He plans to

pursue a career in the performing arts.

Alana Pollard- is in the tenth grade in the Cambridge program

at Gainesville High School. She is an active member of the

Thespian Society and has been in numerous productions with

GHS. Alana has been dancing at Cameron Dancenter for thirteen

years and has studied at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York

City. Alana would like to thank her altruistic grandmother for

giving her so many opportunities.

Alyssa Brignoni- is a senior at Buchholz High School. She has

been dancing for eleven years. She would like to thank all of her

teachers for inspiring her to pursue dance in college.

Amber Rogers- is in the eleventh grade at Gainesville High

School. She has one brother and one sister. After graduation, she

plans to attend Santa Fe College and pursue a career as a Dental

Hygienist.

Anna Cunningham- is a sophomore at Eastside High School. She

has danced with Cameron Dancenter for thirteen years.

Audrey Borsa- has been dancing and performing for thirteen

years with the Danscompany of Gainesville. She would like to

dedicate her love and passion of dance to her dance company’s

artistic director, Nina Cameron, her family, and friends.

Caroline Kostamo- is a senior at Buchholz High School. She is

active in the Buchholz Drama club and in the Danscompany of

Gainesville. Caroline is very thankful to be able to perform in the

Spotlight on Youth show.

Cassandra Fleming-is a proud member of the Danscompany

of Gainesville and has enjoyed dancing ever since she can

remember. She also loves singing and acting and is hoping to

pursue a career that combines all three. She is a freshman at

Buchholz High School and is a part of the Academy of

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“Never let anyone tell you ‘no.’ You can do anything you set your mind to!”

Grace Parent

GROUP PERFORMANCES

Cameron Dancenter Danscompany Entrepreneurship there. She feels lucky to be surrounded by

teachers and sisters that inspire her every day.

Corinna Pohl- is a senior enrolled at Buchholz High School, but is

also a full time dual enrollment student at Santa Fe College. She

has been dancing at Cameron Dancenter for thirteen years and

has been a part of the Danscompany of Gainesville for eight years.

Danielle Liu-is in the eleventh grade at Eastside High School.

She is also a member of the Danscompany of Gainesville with Ms.

Nina Cameron as her wonderful artistic director. Danielle believes

her dance company is a fantastic community for dancers young

and old to learn and improve in a welcoming environment.

Elizabeth Lowe– is a senior at Gainesville High School and she is

trying to make the most out of it since it is her last year. The

thing she has cherished the most is dance because it has helped

her grow into the person she is today. After graduation, Elizabeth

plans to go to Santa Fe College for the first two years and then

transfer to the University of Florida to receive a nursing degree.

Emrys Duensing- is a 17 year old homeschool student enrolled

in the theater program at Buchholz HS. He enjoys singing,

dancing, choreography, acting, fencing and mixed martial

arts. He plans to pursue a career in the performing arts enhanced

by massage therapy.

Gigi Edwards- is in the eleventh grade attending P.K Yonge.

Gigi has been dancing at Cameron Dancenter for thirteen years

and has been in Danscompany for five years. She is also in the

Performing Arts Program at P.K Yonge where she is in the vocal

ensemble and in the spring musical, West Side Story. She thanks

her parents for their support and her dance teachers for teaching

her to enjoy the stage.

Grace Parent– is a sophomore at St. Francis Catholic High

School. She has been dancing for six years and loves every

second of it. She would like to give recognition to her amazing

dance teacher and mentor, Nina Cameron. She has been like a

second mother to Grace. If Grace were to give advice to a

younger dancer, she would say, “Never let anyone tell you ‘no.’

You can do anything you set your mind to!”

Janelle Fleming- is a proud member of the Danscompany of

Gainesville. She attends Buchholz High School where she serves

as a member of the Academy of Entrepreneurship and Student

Government. She is currently a senior and will be attending

Florida State University in the fall.

Janelle Taylor- is a senior at Eastside High School. She has been

dancing with Cameron Dancenter for thirteen years. After

graduation, Janelle plans to attend a four year university to study

psychology. She would like to recognize her mother for always

pushing her to be the best she could be.

Juliette Clavier- is a freshman in the Cambridge program at

Gainesville High School. She has been a member of the

Danscompany of Gainesville for the past six years. She would like

to thank her parents and two brothers for their endless support.

Kayla Rohrer- is a junior at St. Francis Catholic High School. She

has been dancing at Cameron Dancenter for ten years and has

been a member of the Danscompany of Gainesville for seven

years. She would like the thank Nina Cameron for continuing to

inspire her in class every day, along with the rest of the Cameron

Dancenter faculty.

Kirk Tapley- has been dancing with the Danscompany of

Gainesville for six years. He would like to thank all of his teachers,

parents, brother, and fellow dancers for always believing in him.

He would like younger students to know that life is too short to

pretend you don’t like catchy Taylor Swift songs.

Lauren Cunningham- is a senior in the IB program at Eastside

High School. She has been dancing with Cameron Dancenter for

thirteen years. She would like to thank all of her teachers for

always encouraging her to do her best. Her future plans include

attending either UF or USF in the fall.

Lillian Jones- is in the eleventh grade at P.K Yonge. She has

been dancing for eleven years at Cameron Dancenter and has

participated in multiple recitals, performances, and competitions.

She plans to attend college to study psychology and hopefully

continue her dancing career as well.

Lynley Potapow- is a junior at Oak Hall School. She has been

dancing for thirteen years at Cameron Dancenter and has been an

active member in the Danscompany of Gainesville for six years.

Lynley would like to thank her parents and Nina Cameron for

always supporting her in her dance studies.

Madeline Bonahue- is an eleventh grader at P.K Yonge. She

has been singing, acting, and dancing for twelve years. She is an

active member of the GSA and SADD clubs, as well as the Be

Heroic Club, and Book Club.

Mariah Matkozich- is a senior at Gainesville High School enrolled

in the Cambridge program. She loves dancing and has been doing

it since 1999.

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STAR by Roberto Garcia

Marina Bolser- is a junior at PK Yonge. She is a member of the

Danscompany of Gainesville and performed the role of the

Autumn Fairy in Cinderella 2014. She is also a part of P.K.

Yonge’s Vocal Ensemble, performed in last year’s Anything Goes,

and this year’s West Side Story.

Marissa Vairo- is excited to be back for her fourth year in

Spotlight on Youth. She is a senior at Gainesville High in the

Cambridge program. Besides being involved in Danscompany,

she is very involved in theatre. Marissa starred in GCP’s Les

Miserables as Eponine. She will be seen next as Dorothy in the

Danscompany’s performance of the Wizard of Oz.

Megan Hewitt- has been dancing for ten years at Cameron

Dancenter. She is a junior at P.K Yonge and is in the Women’s

Ensemble. She would like to thank her friends and family, and

the Danscompany for everything.

Mollie Evans- is in the eleventh grade at Buchholz High School.

She has been dancing for eleven years and she loves being on

stage. In the future, she dreams of being on the dance team

for her university. She also really enjoys choreographing and

teaching children. She hopes to one day be able to teach kids

this beautiful art form.

Morgan Worthy- is a junior at Eastside High School in the IB

program. She has been dancing since she was three years old

and has been dancing with Cameron Dancenter since she was

six. She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for

pushing her to new boundaries every day.

Nicholle Stuve- is a senior at Eastside High School. She has

been dancing for thirteen years and hopes to pursue dance when

she heads to college. She plans to study medicine and to join the

Army Reserves.

Olivia Maris- is a senior, dual enrolled at Santa Fe College. She

has been a part of the Danscompany of Gainesville for ten years.

Taylor Johnson-is a senior at Gainesville High School. She

enjoys dancing with Cameron Dancenter, Chinese acrobatics,

and collecting rocks.

Zach Bennett-has been with the Danscompany for four years.

He studies dance at Cameron Dancenter.

You’re sitting there in your tied – up town thinking

what a world to see

But people’s faces, they come up erased. Is this the

kind of world we wanna see?

Where people get played like a checkers game,

And no one bothers to keep score

But I know a place where we can escape

It’s not too far away

I’ll drive somewhere we can hide

So together we might feel less alone

You often wonder if it’s any easier to just pretend it

isn’t true

‘Cause people take, they just wash away the very

best parts of you

And we all get played like a checkers game,

And we all keep perfect score





And lately that’s what you have been, stuck in a

solitary skin, not trusting anybody else

And maybe that’s the wisest thing, don’t let them

see your suffering, but that makes liars of us all





You’re sitting there in your tied – up

town thinking what a world to see

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GROUP & POEM

I Know a Place by Lexi Zapata Cameron Dancenter Danscompany

Lexi Zapata’s photo and bio are on page 9.

She will be singing this original piece

during the second act.

Williston School of Dance

Anna Janes Petteway- is an 11th year dancer at Williston High

School. She has participated in workshops with Miss Florida 2009,

Rachel Todd, and Raglen Road Star, Sarah Costello. She has

performed at the Phillips Center, Bo Diddley Plaza, and Haile

Village. She wishes to continue dancing throughout high school

and college.

Brianna Beckham- has studied dance for about 10 years at

Williston School of Dance. She has taken workshops with

Charlene Morrison, the principal of Celtic Crossroads, Miss Florida

2009, Rachel Todd, and Riverdance lead, Michael Pat Gallagher.

She has performed in places such as Clearwater Irish Festival,

Ocala’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Lunasa at the UF Auditorium,

Haile Plantation, Bo Diddly Plaza, Silver Springs, Celtic Festival,

and the Phillips Center.

Emily Lowrimore- has been dancing at the Williston School of

Dance for 11 years. This is her fourth year performing in

Spotlight on Youth. She has attended workshops with Susan

Farrell at FSU and auditioned with the Patel Conservatory. She

has also attended master classes with the Sean Curran Company

and Ballets Jazz de Montreal at her own dance school. Emily is an

Irish dancer and has performed with famous Irish bands like

Lunasa and Cherish the Ladies. She takes tap, jazz, ballet, Irish

dance, and modern dance classes.

Holly Foreman- has studied under Michael Patrick, lead dancer

of Riverdance, World Champion Owen Barrington, Miss Florida

2009 Rachel Todd, and Celtic Crossroads lead Charlene Morrison.

She has danced at Clearwater Irish Festival, Christmas with the

Celts in Orlando, Cherish the Ladies, Lunasa at the UF

Auditorium, the Phillips Center, Bo Diddley Plaza, and Silver

Springs. She is the salutatorian of her class and aspires to attend

the University of Central Florida.

Janna Thorrington- has been dancing for 11 years. This is her

fourth year at Spotlight on Youth. She has taken classes with

Suzanne Farrell at FSU along with Patel Conservatory, the Sean

Curran Company, and Ballets Jazz de Montreal. Janna is also an

Irish dancer and has performed with famous Irish musicians such

as Cherish the Ladies, Lunasa, and the Celts. She also enjoys tap,

jazz, modern dance, and hip-hop.

Katie Hagan- has been dancing at Williston School of Dance for

12 years. She has learned under Miss Florida 2009 Rachel Todd,

Riverdance lead Michael Pat Gallagher and World Champion Owen

Barrington. She has performed at the Phillips Center, Bo Diddley

Plaza, Haile Village, Ocala Springtime Dance Festival, and Silver

Springs. She also takes classes in tap, jazz, and hip-hop.

Mallory Jones- Mallory is an accomplished Irish dancer and has

been at the Williston School of Dance for 13 years. She has

performed with renowned artists and bands such as Cherish the

Ladies and Lunasa. She has attended workshops with World

Champion Owen Barrington, Miss Florida Rachel Todd, and

Michael Pat Gallagher, star of Riverdance. Mallory has stunned

audiences at the likes of Clearwater Irish Festival, Haile Village,

Silver Springs, the UF Auditorium, the Philips Center, and many

more.

GROUP PERFORMANCES

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A collage by

Alyssa King

Eastside Gospel Choir was rekindled in 2013. The group was

put together to bring yet another positive light to Eastside High

School. The choir started the 2013-2014 school year with

approximately 30-35 students and were able to excel past

anyone’s expectations, only to return for their second year with

almost 70 students. During the first year, EGC traveled all over

Alachua County performing at different venues including

community events and churches. They even had the

opportunity to perform next to Gospel Legend Mrs. Dorothy

Norwood.

The choir has advanced to the point that they are now in the

beginning stages of planning a week long tour for the 2015-

2016 school year to include Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago,

Atlanta, and Florida. They are also working on a Central Florida

tour for this summer, as well as performing in August in

Jacksonville as part of a Gospel Extravaganza being held there.

Eastside Gospel Choir is an extended family. They believe in

supporting and encouraging each other at all times. They take

pride in what they do and are not ashamed of representing what

they believe in. Eastside Gospel Choir is not about individualism,

it is all about team work and what it takes to stick together.

Eastside High School Gospel Choir is accompanied by

David E Richardson II

GROUP & POEM

Eastside High School Gospel Choir

Dream 17 by Marquel Smith

Sitting here alone I’m a villager with a dream

A simple Florida boy and I’m only 17

I’ve got years of stories to receive

But right now it’s the present

Like on Christmas Eve

This world is full of princes, kings, and queens

And they’re the only ones who can fit their royal jeans

They talk down on me

Like the laws of physics

But their words are heavy

And that’s not scientific

They’re going to kill and torture

Me and my town

Until their reign is over

And they hand down the crown

Andre Pressley Jakayla A. Lovett

Arianna Williams Jakyia Lovett

Brandon McDonald Jamesha Clark

Brandon Morgan Jasmine Williams

Breshonda Jenkins Jayla Clark

Brittney Sheppard Jayla Herring

Cameron Wallace Katrina Hodge

Candace Rhodes LaShayvia Searcy

Casey Jones Lorenzo Thomas

Deondre Scott Marketa Golden

Destini Smith Melony Morris

Dezmon Smith Sarah Turner

Dwyght Harris Savannah Crawford

Elijah King Selina Brazil

Gabrielle Gaither Shekinah Grant

Hal Davis Sheldon Waldon

Hannah Davis Tahnia Smith

Infiniti Bryant Terrence Williams

Jadae Hope Veronica Hicks

Hua Gen Chinese School

GROUP, ARTISTS, POETS

Grace Yong Shan- is a senior in the IB program at Eastside

High School. She joined Hua Gen Chinese Dance School in the

second grade and has performed with them ever since. This is

also her third year performing traditional Chinese dance in the

Spotlight on Youth show with her peers. Grace would like to

thank her parents, Mrs. Wendy, and her friends and family for

supporting her love of music and dance.

Jalyn Tan- is in the ninth grade at Eastside High School. She

enjoys dance, volleyball, art, and piano. She thanks her friends

and family for encouraging her to expand her horizons and

pursue what she loves to do.

Jessica Lee- is a junior at Eastside High School. Traditional

Chinese dancing has been a part of her life since she was five

years old and has inspired her to love the arts. She hopes she

can continue dancing throughout college as well. She thanks

her family and God for supporting her along the way.

Shannon Liu- has danced for over ten years, focusing on

Chinese traditional dance styles, jazz, and hip-hop. Her largest

inspiration comes from her older sister who supports Shannon

with all her dreams. Shannon is now a senior at Eastside High

School. Her interest and future plans include studying

economics in college, writing a sequel to her first published

book, and of course, dancing.

Tianhui Jie- has been dancing for a long time now and has

received many solo dance parts, as well as platinum awards at

competitions. She just recently joined Hua Gen Chinese Dance

Team and has enjoyed every moment of it. Her teachers and

dance mates have inspired her to work harder and they have

made her experience the best it could ever be.

Vanna Yang- is a senior at Eastside High School and has been

dancing Chinese traditional dance since the third grade at Hua

Gen Chinese School. This fall she plans to attend a four year

university where she will be studying pre-med.

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VISUAL ARTISTS

Abbigail Tarantino

Alyssa King

Caleb Meyer

Celena Dong

Cody Banes

Cole Andrews

Eli Altom

Emerald Hall

Emily Maule

Emily Weigel

Houstun Casselman

Joseph "Connor" Smith

Julianna Grabove

Kamryn Johnson

Kasey Zeller

Kelly Muller

Meagan Bruce

Megan Phillips

Mikaela Lobatos

Phelesha Mattis

Rebecca Petty

Ryan Concannon

Sara Freeman

Sara Orce

Thomas Bruzzese

Tina Shivley

Travion Robinson

Alesias Richardson

Andy Fiso

Drayton Sutherland

Irish Ruiz

Jasmin A Sprain

Josiah Serravalle

LeAnne Gove

Leighann Marie Callan

Lexi Zapata

Marquel Smith

Precious Jones

Robert Dentmond

POETS

(Unfortunately not every poem submitted could be

included in this program due to space limitations.)

Pofahl Studio

Annie Thompson- is a senior at Buchholz High School. She has

already performed in Spotlight on Youth for three years in a

row, making this her fourth. This is also her 12th year dancing

with Pofahl Studios.

Clair Norden- is a senior at P.K Yonge. After graduation she

plans to attend college to pursue a career in marine sciences.

She has been dancing at Pofahl studios for 14 years and this will

also be her fourth year performing in Spotlight on Youth. She is

very grateful to have been given this wonderful opportunity.

Deja Bivins- has been dancing with Pofahl Studios for 11 years

on a dance scholarship. She is very thankful to have been given

the opportunity to dance with some of the greatest

choreographers. After graduation she plans to work as a

background dancer. Eventually, she plans to open her own

dance studio for children from low-income families.

Destiny Bivins- is attending Eastside High School as a

freshman. This is her ninth year dancing at Pofahl Studios and

she loves it. Destiny is a well rounded dancer and is learning

ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. She says

she owes it all to her dance teachers, Judy Skinner, Kim Tuttle,

Kimmy Keck, and many more for giving her this opportunity.

Emily Abernathy- is a senior at St. Francis Catholic High

School. She has been dancing for nine years at Pofahl Studios,

training in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and jazz. She

plans to attend Florida State University this fall and would like

to study medicine to eventually become a doctor.

Grace Thompson- is a sophomore at Gainesville High School.

She has been dancing for 11 years at Pofahl Studios and she

aspires to be a dancer as her career. She would like to thank

her friends and family for always supporting her.

Jacqueline Kessler- is senior in the IB program at Eastside

High School. She has studied ballet for six years and

contemporary dance for four years. She is a member of the

Dance Alive National Ballet Corps de Ballet and has performed in

The Nutcracker, Scheherazade, and A Midsummer Night’s

Dream. In the fall, she plans to attend college and would like to

continue her dance training along with her academic studies.

Karina Barbazuk- has been dancing for 14 years and has

trained with Florida State University, Orlando Ballet, American

Ballet Theater, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. She plans

to graduate in May with a Cambridge diploma and then attend

the University of Florida. Her heart goes out to her family,

especially her mom, for contributing to her life and character.

Kennedy Monroe- is in the eighth grade at P.K Yonge. She has

been studying dance at Pofahl Studios for the past two years.

She previously studied dance at Orlando Ballet for ten years.

She has also been an apprentice with Dance Alive National

Ballet. She would like to thank her mother and father for

always supporting her.

Lillian Withers- attends Buchholz High School and is in the

ninth grade. She has been dancing for ten years and her dream

is to dance with the Royal Ballet of England. She would like to

thank her mother for always pushing her and her father for

supporting her.

Nika Sourakov- is a senior at Eastside High School’s IB

Program and a dance student at Pofahl Studios. She has been

dancing for 12 years including, ballet, jazz, contemporary, and

hip hop. She hopes to continue dance her whole life and then

teach and choreograph when she can no longer perform. She

would like to thank all the faculty at Pofahl and Dance Alive and

her parents for the guidance and support over the years.

Rachel Ridley- is 18 years old and is now a senior at Buchholz

High School. She has been dancing for 13 years at Pofahl

Studios and has performed with Dance Alive National Ballet for

six years. She has attended numerous Summer Intensives

ranging from American Ballet Theatre to Rockettes. Rachel

hopes to pursue her career as a dancer. Her message to

younger students is to “never give up and reach for the stars.”

Sarah Abernathy- is a freshman at St. Francis Catholic High

School. She has been dancing at Pofahl Studios for 11 years.

GROUP PERFORMANCES

Stephon Johnson

Graduating Soloist

Pofahl Studio

Recently, she became a member of the Corps de Ballet with

Dance Alive National Ballet. In the future, Sarah hopes to

continue dancing and doing well in school.

Savannah Banner- has been dancing for 11 years at Pofahl

Studios, taking ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and partnering.

She is a freshman at P.K Yonge where she is in the Women’s

Ensemble and Performing Arts.

Stephon Johnson- will be graduating from Gainesville High

School this year and is looking forward to attending Santa Fe’s

nursing program. He plans to also join a dance team at Santa Fe

College to continue his dancing career.

Willow Chiari- is a senior at Gainesville High School. She has

been studying dance for 10 years and has taken classes ranging

from ballet to Bollywood. She would like to thank Ms. Skinner

and Ms. Tuttle for their support and generosity. Willow plans to

attend college and earn her Masters degree in education, while

dancing along the way.

.

I wish you will notice me

I wish you would pay attention to me

Just look my way

Glance, smile, or just brush my shoulder

Then my heart will leap with joy

What do I have to do to get your attention?

Do I need to put flowers in my hair?

Or have on your favorite color you always wear?

Will you ever notice me?

I'm guessing you will probably not...

You will not pay attention to the way I twirl my

hair

Or how I tilt my head when I stare

I would do anything for you to notice me

But it seems like you wouldn't care

Until that day comes

I will sit and notice all the little things you do

You know its love when,

He walks you to class, every single day

Calls you beautiful when you feel awful

You smile and get nervous when you see him

His cologne helps you fall asleep


You completely trust each other

You miss him, even if he’s only gone for two

minutes

You think about him constantly

You need his arms wrapped around you


You and him fit together perfectly


You cry when you think about losing him

I love you

……….

(edited for privacy)

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GROUP & POEMS

Her heart goes out to her

family, especially her

mom, for contributing to

her life and character.

Karina Barbazuk

Notice Me by Alesias Richardson

It’s Love by Jasmin Sprain

Her Royal Fluffy Highness

by Celena Dong

GROUP PERFORMANCES

Abby Michler- has been taking dance lessons for thirteen years

She is a sophomore at Westwood Christian School. Dance is her

passion. She has wonderful dance instructors, Shannon McCook

and Abigail Rodriguez, who have inspired her greatly in the art

of dancing. Abby is on a dance competition team and received

the "Dancer of the Year" award in 2013. She is a straight-A

student in school, because she believes school is so important.

She is very creative and skillful in all areas of art. She plans to

pursue a career in Art and Design.

Ashley Marie Robinson- has been in dance since 2005 and

has been a member of the dance team since 2nd grade. She

was the youngest member to be chosen for the dance team at

the time. She has been awarded the Most Improved Dancer

award. She is an A Honor Roll student and a member of the

Junior Beta Club. She wants to pursue a career in photography.

Ashton Harrell- is a freshman at Suwannee High School. She

has danced for 10 years with the lovely Shannon McCook. Also

with Mrs. Rodriguez for the last 2 years. Last year, Ashton won

Dancer of the Year at Danceology's recital. When Ashton is not

dancing (which is hardly ever), she just likes to spend quality

time with her family.

Brittany McCullers- is the daughter of Jimmy and Tina

McCullers. She is a senior at Suwannee High School, and has

been dancing at Sharon’s School of Dance/Danceology for 8

years. She is part of the school’s competition team. Her goal is

to either be a dancer on Broadway or a Rockette for Radio City

Music Hall.

CaliAnn Daniel- is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. She has

been dancing for 8 years. She takes classes in tap, ballet, ballet

technique, jazz, pointe, hip hop, and contemporary. She has

been on the Danceology competition dance team for 4 years

and enjoys competing with her team. She loves her dance

family and looks forward to the time she spends with them at

the dance studio each week. Her dance teacher, Miss Shannon,

inspires and motivates her to be a better dancer. She is thankful

to God for blessing her with such wonderful friends and family.

Cara Seaman- is the daughter of John and Jennifer Seaman.

She has been dancing for 12 years, and has been on a

competitive dance team for 7 years. She is a member of SHS

Theater Troupe. Cara would like to thank Ms. Shannon and Ms.

Abby for being the best dance teachers a girl could ask for.

Catherine Moffses- is a junior at Hamilton County High

School. She has been a dancer at Dance Works/Danceology for

13 years with Miss Shannon. In 2012, she received the Dancer

of the Year Award. In June 2014, Catherine and Miss Shannon

took a tap class at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She is

looking forward to a bittersweet senior year of dancing with Miss

Shannon. Catherine would like to say to Miss Shannon, “Thank

you for everything you’ve done for me over the years. I love

you more than words can explain!”

Emelia Rodriguez- is in 8th grade at Suwannee Middle School.

She has been dancing for 8 years. She also runs track and

cross-country with Suwannee High School. She is the secretary

of Junior Beta Club. Her hobbies include playing guitar and

watching Netflix.

Emma Herrington– began dancing at age 2. She has been on

the competition dance team with Danceology for the last 4

years. She loves dance and desires to be a professional dancer

at some level. She is grateful for her amazing dance teacher,

Shannon McCook, and for her friends that she dances with.

Hannah O’Donnell- is a sophomore at Suwannee High School.

She is a part of FFA, the SHS Theater Troupe, and has been a

dancer for 13 years. She also has recently joined the Beta Club.

Katie Haas-is 14 years old and is in 8th grade at Suwannee

Middle School. She is in the Junior Beta Club. By the end of the

school year, she will have 5.5 high school credits. Her hobbies

include going to the beach, watching movies, hanging out with

friends, and of course dancing. When she grows up she wants

to be a model.

Luna Rodriguez- is an 8th grader from Suwannee Middle

School, and has been taking dance lessons since the age of 6.

Her hobbies include playing Bass guitar and trumpet with her

middle school band, running, being fabulous, and of course

dancing. She is currently “twerking” through her third year on

Danceology’s competition dance team. Luna is very happy to be

given the chance to perform in Spotlight on Youth.

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Danceology

Paisley Stapleton- is 12 years old, and is in her 8th year of

Dance. She is very outgoing and excited about what her

future holds with academics and dance. She would love to be

a veterinarian when she is finished with college. She would

also like to teach students dance, so she can continue her

passion of dancing.

Sarabeth Adams- has danced for almost 10 years. She

enjoys dancing most out of everything she has done. She

doesn’t know what she wants to do exactly for her career.

Alyssa Dobbs-is graduating Suwannee High School this year.

She is also a member of the SHS Color Guard and SHS

Theater Troupe. She recently performed in the Nutcracker at

North Florida Community College. She loves dancing!

Ariel Keen- has been in dance for 2 years. Her first year she

received an award for Most Improved Dancer. She plans to

stay in dance classes throughout high school. Her advice to

younger students is “to not give up on the first try, practice

the moves, and you will eventually get it.”

Celena Bell- is a senior at Suwannee High School. She has

been dancing for many years. She plans to attend college to

get a nursing degree. Celena loves to dance, sing, and act.

She is in the Suwannee High School Theater Troupe. Celena

was a member of the SHS Color Guard for 3 years.

Diamondique Jones- is a junior at Suwannee High School.

This is her 2nd year of dance class. She runs track and is

taking medical skills classes. She also plans to try out for the

Suwannee High Dance Team her senior year.

Julie Johanson- is the daughter of Dana Johanson. She is in

the 10th grade and loves to dance. Her career goals in life are

to join the army and become an engineer.

Marissa Dye- is a junior, Theater Troupe member, and Color

Guard captain at Suwannee High School. She attends

Danceology classes in Live Oak and has been dancing for 7

years. She is an AP/honors student and a member of National

Honor Society. After high school, Marissa plans to attend

college to pursue a career in the social sciences.

Mindell Robinson- is 16 years old, and is the daughter of

Sheri-lyn and Robbie Robinson. She has been dancing at

Suwannee High School for 2 years and has participated in the

production of The Nutcracker as a mouse understudy. She is

also an active member of SHS FFA Chapter and Theatre

Troupe.

I see a room of forgotten dreams,

a pile of stored up adventures and visions,

sitting in the corner, dusty and neglected.

I see the memories that fade,

no longer worth remembering.

I see hats and toys, books and glasses,

math homework and poorly drawn scribbles.

I see necklaces and coins, wristbands supporting

causes that no longer have meaning.

I see neglected trinkets no longer capable

of being seen, hiding behind recent treasure.

I see applications never filled out, and

pictures thrown about.

I see posters and instruments,

gifts from lovers and those loved.

I see glaring walls that fall back on the viewers,

and a poorly painted ceiling threatening to fall.

I see a blue carpet covered in invisible

tears, drinks, memories, and prayers.

I see a bed worn and torn,

hardly able to hold a person up.

I see a pillow soaked in tears, secrets,

and fears. A tool to cover the ears.

I see blankets that have always hidden,

the sanctuary of a young boy hiding.

I see the room of a dreamer, a late bloomer,

a boy who couldn't bare to live in reality.

I see a young boy, unable to choose.

Indecisive and naive he seems in between,

standing and falling, lost in his world.

I do not see a young man living here.

I see me.

Ariel Keen’s Advice:

“Don’t give up on the first try, practice the

moves, and you will eventually get it.”

GROUP PERFORMANCES

Suwannee HS Dance Class

Danceology I See by Josiah Serravalle

Almanack

GROUP PERFORMANCES

Brian Barker - is a founding member of Almanack.

He is Almanack's lead singer and performed in

Spotlight in 2014. Like last year, Brian is very

grateful and excited for the opportunity to perform

in Spotlight. Brian is an AP student, an actor with

the Suwannee High Theatre Troupe, and a starter on

the SHS tennis team.

Gary Caesar Sansone- is very good at balancing

his AP classes, his personal life, and his affinity for

writing in third person.

Matthew Hendrick– see MC page 7

Megan Ellis- is a dedicated high school student at

SHS. She is graduating at the top of her class and will attend

UF to study Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. She wants to

earn a Master’s degree. She plans to go to Yellowstone

National Park to join a Wolf Research team. Megan thanks

her mother and significant other for their continuous support

throughout high school. Her advice for younger students,

“Stop and enjoy yourself in high school. Your grades will not

matter when you are 60 years old with a job and family.

Take a deep breath and appreciate the achievements you

already made.”

Tyler Hartzell– says he is

like a combination of Lou

Reed and Glenn Howerton.

Second to None

Everett Heath- is in tenth grade at Suwannee High School.

He is on the drumline and plays drums in a youth group. He

has played the drums for most of his life and one day he

hopes to teach drum lessons.

John Paul Carter– is a junior at Suwannee High School. He

is in the high school band (Sound of Suwannee). He plays

the marimba/xylophone for the band. He has been playing

guitar for 6 years. He plays guitar for local churches in the

youth ministry. After high school, he plans to be in a band

while attending a college for music. For a career, he would

like to be in the music industry (preferably a guitarist for a

band).

John Mash- is a senior at Suwannee High School. He is

Drum Captain in the Marching Band. He has been playing

guitar for six years. He plans on furthering his music career

and investing time in education after high school.

Kaylyn Harris- Kaylyn is a senior at Suwannee High School.

She has studied the arts her entire high school career. She

studied art and design in the Art Institution School Program

for two years. She has taken dance at the Dance Shop for

three years. She is currently involved in the SHS Band and

the SHS Theatre Troupe and has been for three years. Her

career goal is to become a nurse in a pediatric hospital. She

would like to thank her aunt and uncle who have always

loved and supported her in her strange ways. She would like

to thank Ms. Bass and Ms. Gindlesperger for showing her

true talents in the arts and teaching her that she can do

anything she sets her mind to.

Matthew Strickland– See MC page 7

Rebecca Perry– is a senior at Suwannee High School.

She has been a member of Suwannee Marching and Concert

Honor Bands for four years. She has enjoyed singing in

talent shows and Bye, Bye Birdie. After graduation, Rebecca

will receive her cosmetology license and then attend UCF to

study criminal justice.

Seahorses

By

Phelesha Mattis

POEMS

Unknown

by Precious Jones

Forgotten or Remembered

by Leighann Marie Callan

Forgotten or remembered;

Which do you choose?

Oh, what would you choose?

Forgotten or remembered,

Do you really have a choice?


What is the difference?

In Death you are either;

In life you are too.

Yet in life, there is always,

One single painful question;


Do we really have a choice?


Why choose one or the other?

Forgotten for nothing done, or

Remembered for your mistakes.

After death it’s been decided.


Do we even have a choice?


Which choice is the best?

In life you must choose,

You must be what you want.

But fate, despite your choices,

Somehow plays her hand in things.

In life, it makes you wonder:


Do you even have a choice?


What’s the point of the choice?

Other people choose for you,

So why fight against fate?

Because we all know these things:

We are always loved.

Your mistakes are forgotten.

It’s the small things that count, and

You are always remembered,

And never forgotten.


Choose and take charge of your fate!

In the dark night as the sky turns gray,

The moon peeks through the trees.

The wind sighs through the night,

A star sings a sad song.

The sky shows sorrow across the world.

The moon begins to cry.

The trees screech and the grass whispers.

Animals and creatures of the night come out.

Tears fall during darkness,

But there is something.

Beyond the darkness you will see,

What will come to thee.

I will search all night until the darkness is gone.

When the star stops singing his sad song,

It becomes quiet.

And the sky becomes pink.

The light, he is called the Sun.

He will appear to make the darkness disappear.

The darkness will come again,

But the light will always win.

And what comes with it will remain Unknown . . .

a singer's sweet vibrato permeating the still air

are an artist's brushes of paint across a canvas

tight braids accentuating a boy's wild hair

are pink flowers decorating the vines on a trellis

a chef's touch of orange ganache on a rich dish

are intricate flowerpots placed on creaky porches

a writer's long paragraphs which incite wild imagery in our

heads

are long sandy beaches dotted by flickering torches

when you sew together a makeshift dress

or create a wobbly wooden table

or arrange a vase of flowers to brighten the day

or write a heart-pounding, adventurous fable

you, indeed, have made art of the best kind

and inside your head you may find

little bursts of expression waiting for release

escaping through your fingers, putting your mind at ease

What is Art?

by LeAnn Gove

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Join in the Fight Against

Drugs and School Violence

With the

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

Take a Stand,

Just say NO to Drugs and Violence

Congratulations to the 2015 Spotlight on Youth Participants!

Your participation in this great showcase of talents proves that you are a leader in many ways. It may mean that you are a leader in school or that you are involved in community service or in your church. You can also be a

leader by helping your peers to take part in academic or community outreach projects. I challenge you to stay drug free, which means that you are in control of your life and that you are headed in the right direction. Only YOU can

make the right decision. Never let your friends choose the path you take in your life. Let your heart and the guidance you have gotten from your family continue to be your guide to success.

Again, congratulations on your Spotlight on Youth achievement. You are the star today!

Sadie Darnell, Alachua County Sheriff

THANK YOU

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THANK YOU

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Judges & Helpers

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Danielle Butler

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Vera Goldman

www.funworks.com/gainesville

1311 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

(352) 332-0555

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Thank You

GIRL SCOUT TROOP 733

For sharing your

Culinary Creations!

Florida Museum Exhibits • Powell Hall

Gainesville, FL 32611 • 352-846-2000

Bill Cervone: State Attorney

Best wishes to all our young and talented artists!

To their parents:

Thank you for allowing your children to share their

talent with our community.

THANK YOU

Winters Past

Vintage Boutique

McIntosh Florida

352 591 1455

352 812 1928

www.winterspast.com

4200 NW 97th Boulevard

Gainesville, FL, 32606

(352) 331-3336

THANK YOU

Printing by:

ALTA Systems, Inc

352.372.2534

6825 NW 18th Drive


www.altainc.com

CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services

3615 S.W. 13th Street, Suite 4


(Phone) 352-244-0628 www.cdsfl.org

“Strengthening Communities by

Building Strong Families”

Miguel is filming the

Spotlight on Youth DVD

of the show for 2015.

The DVD of Spotlight on

Youth can be ordered

on the day of the show

for $20. After 4/19/15

the price will be $25,

if they are available.

Three CDS

Interface Youth

Shelters Serve 11

Counties in North

Central Florida

Interface-

Central

(352) 244-0618

1400 NW 29 Road


Interface-NW

(386) 487-0190

1884 SW Grandview St

Lake City, FL 32025

Interface-East

(386) 385-0405

2919 Kennedy St

Palatka, FL 32177

www.cdsfl.org

Painting by

Kelly Muller

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