Fine Arts Gala Experience

All dreams begin with a “first,” and for the Fine Arts Department at Copperas Cove High School, its First Fine Arts Gala became a reality Saturday, March 26 at Lea Ledger Auditorium to a crowd of about 120. The gala was a collection of acts, like dance, singing, instrumental ensembles and acting with event organizer and senior Mirko Enriquez finding it a challenge getting the right mix of acts together. “We wanted to showcase the different Fine Arts groups and make this into a formal event to present fine arts in the best way possible,” Enriquez said. The show began with CCHS students, Dylan Olmstead and Kameron Gaskin, as the MCs who also performed magic tricks in between the acts. The abundantly talented young performers flowed from one act to the next …show more content…
Melanie Ahlers’ daughter, Skyler, danced a solo and was pleasantly surprised to hear such quality singing from the performers. “If these students keep honing their talents, I’m sure some of them could be opera singers,” Melanie Ahlers said. In addition to the show, audience had the chance to browse more than 40 pieces of mixed media art work in a gallery located in the lobby. “It’s nice to see the range of artistic talent these students have on and off stage,” said Tammy Callison. The first gala was also the last for Houston Smith, senior, who performed an acting duet and worked backstage during the show. “I’m amazed at how much has been done in a short period of time. I’m very proud of this show,” he said. Another senior Monique Gray auditioned for the gala, so she could perform one last time with her classmates. “When I’m singing with them, nothing else matters,” Gray said. Theater Arts Department sponsor Emily Pastore is completing a first of her own too, this is her first year as theater director at