Student Artists of the Month 2011-2012
Andre Martel
Culinary Arts - Class of 2013
The culinary arts are continuously full of moments in which one must creatively solve problems and overcome obstacles to produce quality products and provide excellent service. At the same time, life does not stop in the kitchen and, more often than not, personal issues take a backseat to the needs of the customer. It is through these sacrifices that one proves their dedication to the craft and the customer, and most importantly, their love for food and its therapeutic qualities. This young man's passion for food has truly been his driving force and safety net as he pushes to be more successful in school, life, and the kitchen. March's culinary student artist of the month is Andre Martel.
Victoria Pagnozzi
Theatre Arts - Class of 2013
There is something to be said for silent strength, a quiet courage that is seen through actions of service and compassion. March's student artist of the month for theatre is a young woman with amazing skills and more amazing humility and sense of duty. She is frequently seen but not heard making everything run flawlessly behind a control board. Her efforts in the classroom are just as impressive. This student seeks opportunities to push herself academically to achieve. Her biggest and most constant act of courageous fortitude is that she will never settle for "good enough." Not seeking the spotlight, but putting others in it for every show she has been here for including the award winning drama fest show I am proud to award Theatre student artist of the month to Victoria Pagnozzi.
Maxwell Silva
Visual Arts - Class of 2013
This student artist of the month is a Renaissance man. He has always taken his art with the utmost of intensity and seriousness while holding onto his sense of whim. He is a quiet, mature, and very humble individual. His interests don't just remain in the art room, but have expanded out into the community through gallery shows and this years' DramaFest where he blew everyone away with his musical talent and won an award for his performance. Maxwell Silva is March's Visual student artist of the month.
Danielle Kurczy
Theatre Arts - Class of 2014
This month's theatre student artist of the month goes to a young talented lady who is not only a wonderful performer, but is also a humble and genuine individual. You last saw her in Beacon's production of Urinetown where she was a member of the poor. Danielle embraces theatre to the fullest and is willing to take risks and try something new in the classroom. She is prepared in class everyday and is always willing to do things without expecting praise and thanks. Congrats Danielle Kurczy!
Nichole Marcolini
Visual Arts - Class of 2012
This month's student artist completed her senior visual arts portfolio shows a development of skill, knowledge, and creativity weeks before the deadline. She then helped her classmates with taking and uploading pictures of their artwork, PowerPoint trouble shooting, and organizing portfolios. She has been a leading force in fundraisers for student council and other community causes. This student is a thoughtful and wonderful artist. From the class of 2012….Nichole Marcolini.
Gianna Penta
Culinary Arts - Class of 2015
Balancing a demanding academic courseload while fully immersing onself in classroom and practical culinary arts education is certainly a challenge at any age. Doing this successfully, as a freshman, while maintaining a part time job when your boss is a celebrated restauranteur, and your father, is even more difficult. Performing at the highest level possible in all three is nothing short of amazing and understanding how to balance these and still enjoy the high school experience is exceptional. This young lady continues to excel in all these things on a daily basis and accepts the challenges of her academic instructors, her chef instructors, and her employer, head on, with the utmost confidence. Furthermore, Miss Gianna Penta is an inspiration, a model Beacon citizen, and a student that I am excited to watch develop as the years go on.
Gabrielle Feola
Culinary Arts - Class of 2015
Beacon students have voluntarily set goals and early alarms to arrive to Beacon via a system of public transportation, carpool, or school bus from cities and towns throughout the state. Having the dedication and drive to continuously wake up early and begin the journey to school is admirable in itself. Doing this as a 9th grader not only shows a student's passion and drive towards furthering his or her education and regard toward our school and programs, but it is a feat at a young age that nearly guarantees succes in future endeavors. This continuous drive and dedication truly shows a student's quality of taking initiative. The student artist of the month of January is a shining example of someone who takes initiative and shows passion towards furthering her education and skill-set in the culinary arts. She leads by example, practices developing her skills both in school and at home, and undeniably encompasses the definition of Beacon Charter culinary student artist and team member. The student artist for the month of January in the culinary arts is Gabrielle Feola.
Carla Nunez
Visual Arts - Class of 2015
This student exemplifies quiet success. Her abilities to create not only art but friendships is wonderful. She's never afraid to ask for help even though she already has a style developed beyond her years. Completely selling out of her artwork at the PTSA Arts Fair is a testament to her talent. Her dedication to her art and the Beacon community is a great example of what can be achieved without being bombastic or outspoken. It is our pleasure to give this month's student artist of the month to Carla Nunez.
Tiffany Venmahavong
Theatre Arts - Class of 2013
Tiffany Venmahavong is a junior theatre arts major who has accomplished many things this past year. She is always striving to take on challenging roles and is always very specific with her character's intention and actions. Tiffany is consistently looking for constructive criticism from her theatre teachers to better all of her performances. She is a kind and generous young lady who is well respected by her peers and demonstrates what it truly is to be a Beacon Knight. Congratulations to Ms. Tiffany Venmahavong.
Evan Crocker
Theatre Arts - Class of 2012
December's Theatre Artist Student of the Month goes to a senior who has demonstrated what it truly is to be a Beacon student. He participates actively in student council and is currently playing the character of Officer Barrel in Urinetown. He is a respectful and helpful student who will do anything for you at the drop of a hat. He is very focused on his art and is a role model to other students. He was recently accepted into Dean College's Theatre program. Congratulations to Mr. Evan Crocker.
Jordan Eastman
Visual Arts - Class of 2014
In the visual arts program, we expect students to make art everyday. In the classroom we encourage students to push themselves to create artwork that showcases their talent. Jordan Eastman is a student that exceeds our expectations. His artwork captures the attention of everyone who views his work. One of Jordan's pieces was selected to represent Beacon at this year's Scholastic Art Awards. We are extremely proud of his accomplishments.
Cameron Senra
Culinary Arts - Class of 2013
Not every student artist is the most vocal, most eccentric, most visible, or most eclectic when it comes to his or her work. Sometimes a student artist's drive, motivation, and determination to be successful and present a quality product is done so with little “advertisement.” This quality of “letting the work speak for itself” is not an easy one to always be comfortable with, as it requires the student artist to be 100% confident in his or her work; a risk in which many developing artists fear to take. By creating a new path and not following the one of his older brother, this young man has certainly proved he is not only an asset, but a leader in the culinary arts. Cameron Senra doesn't talk about it, he is about it.
Jared Flanagan
Culinary Arts - Class of 2015
Entering Beacon is a challenge for every student. Coming into this school and adjusting to its diversity, increased work load, and high expectations towards superior student-artist performance is anything but easy. Not only has this student seemlessly transitioned into Beacon's culinary arts program, he has engulfed himself in what it means to be a student-artist right from the start of the 9th grade.
This student shows strong dedication to learning the craft of culinary arts. He always goes above and beyond when helping in the kitchen both in school, during events, and with other students. And most importantly, Jared Flanagan has shown a great appreciation for food and its influence on people.
Najah Morris
Visual Arts - Class of 2014
Najah Morris has proven herself to be an excellent visual arts student this past month. She is continually working on perfecting her technique and personal artistic style. As her confidence continues to grow she has the potential to become “Student-Artist of the Year.”
Megan St. Onge
Theatre Arts - Class of 2013
Megan St. Onge has been a wonderful new addition to the Beacon Theater Department. Recently she participated in Junior Arts Night as the character of Calpurnia in Julius Casear. She is also now part of Beacon Charter High School's production of Urinetown and is an active member of yearbook. Meg exhibits true Beacon spirit in and out of the classroom. She is respected among her peers and is very kind hearted.
Mackenzie Eastman
Visual Arts - Class of 2013
Last month focused on Halloween. As most of us faced fear by going to haunted houses and watching horror films, one young lady faced her greatest artistic fears – Paint! Many young visual artists struggle with liquid media, but this artist tackled it head on and learned to love it. While creating beautiful projects, she never ceased in doing at least twice the required homework for sketchbooks. She was also one of the few students to attend National Portfolio Day in Boston and received a Portfolio Acceptance from the NH College of Art. I am proud to announce Mackenzie Eastman as visual student of the month for October.
Savannah Patch
Theatre Arts - Class of 2014
During the month of October, this student has shown dedication, hard work and a willingness to achieve that should inspire her peers. Spending countless hours after school as well as embracing and tackling paperwork in class that was outside the realm of performance, she has shown her need to learn more about her craft from both sides of the stage. Her dedication to the stage as an “unsung” hero working hand in hand with Miss Souza and Mr. LeClair has earned Savannah Patch October Theatre student of the month.
Catherine Rancourt
Culinary Arts - Class of 2014
The culinary arts discipline consistently asks a student to perform above and beyond what the normal responsibilities of a “traditional ed ”student will experience. Through various events and presentations, students of our discipline constantly put themselves out to the general public to be praised or criticized based upon the food they make and their demeanor. At the beginning of October, we cater the annual kick-off for the Rotarians “AutumnFest.” This student-artist played an integral part in assisting with the organization, execution, and completion of this catering event while maintaining an extremely high level of composure.
Kyle Collins
Visual Arts - Class of 2014
Kyle Collins is an artist. He is always creating art with anything he can get his hands on. He created the second place winning design in this year's Providence Street Painting festival High School category. Kyle has also taken on his academic school work this year with the same effort he puts into his artwork showing everyone he is a true Beacon student!
Jacqueline Flaherty
Theatre Arts - Class of 2015
September's Theatre artist of the month goes to Ms. Jacqueline Flaherty. She exhibits what is means to be a true Beacon student. As well as excelling in her art Jacqueline is a conscientious student who takes advantage of all that Beacon has to offer. She is well respected amongst her peers and is sure to do great things during her journey at Beacon.
Kathleen Godin
Culinary Arts - Class of 2013
Immersing herself in the Beacon culture and taking a leadership role the first full day of school with an entire student body, she helped cater an event fundraising for fallen and injured Navy Seals. This 225 person event was no small task and received very little outside assistance. Yet she provided great care and attention to detail as she helped create, plate, and present a variety of hors d'oeuvres for this off-site function. As if this wasn't enough, she organized, promoted, and performed a variety of musical selections to a full house. All this while maintaining strong grades in all her classes and maintaining a part time job. Congratulations to Kathleen Godin, September's Culinary Artist of the month.