Highlands High School rewards students who ‘enroll’ in college arts / communications

Thirty-two students from Highlands High School’s arts departments will announce their intention to continue their artistic studies in the fall at the colleges and universities of their choice.

The announcements will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at the Performing Arts Center and are open to the public.

In the Arts Department, the following students will announce their intention to pursue artistic activities:

Abigail Clinkenbeard – Savannah College of Art and Design – Interior Design

Cara Dougherty – University of Cincinnati (DAAP) – Communication design

Rachel hoffman – University of Cincinnati (DAAP) – Fine Arts

Teagan jones – University of Northern Kentucky – Studio Art / Beaux-Arts

Andrew Kidd – Kent State University – Architecture / Environmental Design

Carter Kruse – University of Cincinnati – Animation

Jules Shonkwiler – Texas A&M – Arts Education

Ethan Talbot – Art Academy of Cincinnati – Graphic design

Pu linen Thumrongthaisakul – University of Cincinnati (DAAP) – Architecture

Li Ye Whalen – University of Louisville – Fine Arts

In the communications department, the following students will announce their intention to pursue activities in broadcasting, electronic media and film:

Zach baxter – University of Northern Kentucky – Electronic Media and Broadcasting

Megan Benzing – University of Cincinnati – Communications

Marisa Bohan – University of Northern Kentucky – Electronic Media and Broadcasting

Nick caldwell – University of Northern Kentucky – Electronic Media and Broadcasting

Sterling frink – University of Cincinnati – Media production

Tom kempf – Ohio University – Film / Media Productions

Liam Pergrem – University of Cincinnati – Media production

Dominic robinson – Thomas More University – Graphic Design

Juli Russ – University of Georgia – Audiovisual Journalism

Mac Russell – University of Kentucky – Digital Media Design

Miles Sower – University of Northern Kentucky – Electronic Media and Broadcasting

In the Music Department, the following students will announce their intentions to pursue music:

Sophia knue – Butler University – Musical composition

Luke Myers – University of Northern Kentucky – Musical education, percussion

In the Theater Department, the following students will announce their intentions to pursue theater:

Madison Burnett – University of Cincinnati (CCM) – Acting

Sophia gamble – University of Cincinnati (CCM) – Theater design and production (Internship Management)

Tessa killen – Western Kentucky University – Theater Design and Technology (Stage Management)

Zoe zoller – Ohio University – Musical theater

In the Fashion / Interior Design department, the following students will announce their intentions to pursue interior design studies

Peyton Downard – Western Kentucky University – Major in Business Marketing with Minor in Interior Design

Riley dungan – University of Northern Kentucky – Visual communication design

Olivia greenwell – University of Cincinnati (DAAP) – Fashion Design

Emily kiefer – University of Eastern Kentucky – major in marketing with minor in fashion design

Kayma wolfinbarger – University of Cincinnati (DAAP) – Graphic communication design