A L A B A M A S C H O O L O F F I N E A R T S A P R I L 2 0 1 5

that occurred on March 7 1965and spearheaded that yearrsquosVoting Rights Act This year apilgrimage of thousands came backto cross Selmarsquos Edmund PettusBridge and was led by PresidentBarack Obama First Lady MichelleObama former President GeorgeW Bush Governor Robert BentleySenator John Lewis Lucy BainesJohnson (the daughter of formerPresident Lyndon B Johnson)and other significant civil rightsleaders state and local politicaldignitaries

radio co-hosts Sybil Wilkes and JayAnthony Brown ldquoAn All-Star Salute toSelmardquo docu-concert featured well-known gospel and RampB artists andwas led by renowned conductorDr Henry Panion III with the GospelSymphony Celebration Orchestra anda Mass Choir The concert featuredspecial guest stars Ruben StuddardThe Blind Boys of Alabama KellyPrice Kirk Franklin Tramaine HawkinsEstelle and BeBe Winans with Virtue

The event was part of a weeklongcommemoration of the historicalSelma-to-Montgomery March

a auSePPlldquopublic educationwith passionrdquo

Five members of Alabama School ofFine Arts music faculty performed atthe 50th anniversary of ldquoBloodySundayrdquo on Sunday March 8 at theannual Bridge Crossing Jubilee inSelma Ala Included and picturedabove in the front row from left areDavid Smith drum set Zak Enikeevand Romona Merritt viola JayBurnham percussion Erica Howardoboe Robert Janssen clarinet andKevin Kozak horn

The hosts of the event were nationallysyndicated morning radio personalityand disc jockey Tom Joyner and his

ASFAFaculty Performs in Selma

page 2

PoetryKatie McMath ndash First PlaceKathryn Hargett ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionElliott Emfinger ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionLydia Oliver ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionJordan Harper ndash Certificate of MeritAdriane Tharp ndash Certificate of MeritGwenafaye McCormick ndash Certificate ofMeritKatharine Conaway ndash Certificate of Merit

Writing Portfolio(awarded to only six senior students)Katharine Conaway ndash Mozelle PurvisShirley Senior Portfolio ScholarshipJulianna Schock ndash Alabama WritersrsquoForum Senior Portfolio Scholarship

Literary Magazine Competition(exceptional literary content)Cadence ndash First Place(current editors-in-chief GwenafayeMcCormick Adriane Tharp)

SuccessStories WRITINGRECOGNITIONS

Kudos to 11th grade Creative Writingstudent Lucy Jones who has beenrecognized as a 2014 national finalistin the prestigious Norman MailerHigh School Writing Awards inNonfiction (sponsored by the NormanMailer Center and Writers Colonyand the National Council of Teachersof English) for her essay ldquoArtemisand Me The Ant Trail to the Moonrdquo

Lucy also received the 2014Publication Award in the BirminghamArts Journalrsquos inaugural ElectraAwards Lucyrsquos poem ldquoMr Georgethe Third Irsquod Like to Askrdquo appears inVolume 11 Issue 3

Congratulations to the followingCreative Writing students who recentlyreceived recognition in the 2015 HighSchool Literary Arts Awards Programsponsored by the Alabama WritersrsquoForum in partnership with the AlabamaState Council on the Arts First placewinners receive $150 and the judgersquosbook Judgersquos Special Recognitionwinners receive the judgersquos bookCertificate winners receive apersonalized certificate Writingportfolio winners receive $500

Creative NonfictionJordan Harper ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionDramaKatharine Conaway ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionFictionMeridean Donnelly ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionElliott Emfinger ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognition

LUCYJONESFINALISTFORNORMANMAILERAWARD

Jonathan Fuller awarded fellowshipto Londons Globe Theater

Jonathan Fuller artistic director andtheatre instructor at ASFA has beeninvited to take part in the InternationalActorsrsquo Fellowship at the ShakespearersquosGlobe Theater in London EnglandThe Globe Theater is a modernreconstruction of the original 1599theater built by William Shakespearersquosplaying company Fuller is one of just20 actors from around the world askedto participate in the fellowship whichis scheduled for September throughOctober 2015 The fellowship will endwith a showcase performance on theGlobe stage to an invitation onlyaudience

Fuller a Birmingham native is one ofthe first graduates of the ASFA TheaterArts Department class of 1974After graduation he pursued acting andreceived a BFA from the Art Instituteof Chicagorsquos Goodman School ofDrama He has a spent 25 years in thetheater film and television industryFuller is also the co-founder of CityEquity Theater the only theatre inBirmingham operating under an ActorsrsquoEquity Association union contract

Dr Dominique Linchet to attendconference in Washington DC

The Birmingham Holocaust EducationCenter (BHEC) has awarded ASFAFrench Instructor Dr DominiqueLinchet scholarship funding to attendthe Belfer Conference at the USHolocaust Memorial Museum inWashington DC in July 2015This opportunity will expand DrLinchetrsquos scholarly background inHolocaust studies and it will supporther current efforts to develop a newelective course on the Holocaust forASFA students This yearlong offeringwill become a part of ASFArsquoscurriculum next year In addition theBHECrsquos exhibition ldquoDarkness into LifeAlabama Holocaust SurvivorsThrough Photography and Artrdquo will beon loan in the lobby of the DorothyJemison Day Theater during themonth of February 2016

ASFA faculty member Javacia HarrisBowser named to Top 40 Under 40

The Birmingham Business Journalrecently unveiled its 2015 Top 40Under 40 class and named ASFAEnglish teacher and alumna JavaciaHarris Bowser to its list Bowser isfounder of See Jane Write LLC anda MathScience alumna of ASFA

Bowser a former lifestyle newspaperreporter has taken her passion forwriting and transformed it into agrowing enterprise ndash and thatrsquos noteven her day job By day she teaches8th and 10th grade English and anelective called Women and MediaShe also coordinates all of ASFArsquossocial media Bowser created SeeJane Write LLC in 2011 It is a networkof women writers and entrepreneurs inBirmingham that has grown to morethan 400 strong

She joins a distinguished group of pastwinners who have gone on to becomeCEOs at Birminghams largestcompanies successful entrepreneursand key leaders in the Magic Citysbusiness community For a completelist of those selected go tohttpwwwbizjournalscombirming-hamnews20150212meet-the-2015-top-40-under-40html

FacultyStarsBOWSER FULLER ANDLINCHET MAKE US PROUD

page 3

page 2

PoetryKatie McMath ndash First PlaceKathryn Hargett ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionElliott Emfinger ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionLydia Oliver ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionJordan Harper ndash Certificate of MeritAdriane Tharp ndash Certificate of MeritGwenafaye McCormick ndash Certificate ofMeritKatharine Conaway ndash Certificate of Merit

Writing Portfolio(awarded to only six senior students)Katharine Conaway ndash Mozelle PurvisShirley Senior Portfolio ScholarshipJulianna Schock ndash Alabama WritersrsquoForum Senior Portfolio Scholarship

Literary Magazine Competition(exceptional literary content)Cadence ndash First Place(current editors-in-chief GwenafayeMcCormick Adriane Tharp)

SuccessStories WRITINGRECOGNITIONS

Kudos to 11th grade Creative Writingstudent Lucy Jones who has beenrecognized as a 2014 national finalistin the prestigious Norman MailerHigh School Writing Awards inNonfiction (sponsored by the NormanMailer Center and Writers Colonyand the National Council of Teachersof English) for her essay ldquoArtemisand Me The Ant Trail to the Moonrdquo

Lucy also received the 2014Publication Award in the BirminghamArts Journalrsquos inaugural ElectraAwards Lucyrsquos poem ldquoMr Georgethe Third Irsquod Like to Askrdquo appears inVolume 11 Issue 3

Congratulations to the followingCreative Writing students who recentlyreceived recognition in the 2015 HighSchool Literary Arts Awards Programsponsored by the Alabama WritersrsquoForum in partnership with the AlabamaState Council on the Arts First placewinners receive $150 and the judgersquosbook Judgersquos Special Recognitionwinners receive the judgersquos bookCertificate winners receive apersonalized certificate Writingportfolio winners receive $500

Creative NonfictionJordan Harper ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionDramaKatharine Conaway ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionFictionMeridean Donnelly ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognitionElliott Emfinger ndash Judgersquos SpecialRecognition

LUCYJONESFINALISTFORNORMANMAILERAWARD

Jonathan Fuller awarded fellowshipto Londons Globe Theater

Jonathan Fuller artistic director andtheatre instructor at ASFA has beeninvited to take part in the InternationalActorsrsquo Fellowship at the ShakespearersquosGlobe Theater in London EnglandThe Globe Theater is a modernreconstruction of the original 1599theater built by William Shakespearersquosplaying company Fuller is one of just20 actors from around the world askedto participate in the fellowship whichis scheduled for September throughOctober 2015 The fellowship will endwith a showcase performance on theGlobe stage to an invitation onlyaudience

Fuller a Birmingham native is one ofthe first graduates of the ASFA TheaterArts Department class of 1974After graduation he pursued acting andreceived a BFA from the Art Instituteof Chicagorsquos Goodman School ofDrama He has a spent 25 years in thetheater film and television industryFuller is also the co-founder of CityEquity Theater the only theatre inBirmingham operating under an ActorsrsquoEquity Association union contract

Dr Dominique Linchet to attendconference in Washington DC

The Birmingham Holocaust EducationCenter (BHEC) has awarded ASFAFrench Instructor Dr DominiqueLinchet scholarship funding to attendthe Belfer Conference at the USHolocaust Memorial Museum inWashington DC in July 2015This opportunity will expand DrLinchetrsquos scholarly background inHolocaust studies and it will supporther current efforts to develop a newelective course on the Holocaust forASFA students This yearlong offeringwill become a part of ASFArsquoscurriculum next year In addition theBHECrsquos exhibition ldquoDarkness into LifeAlabama Holocaust SurvivorsThrough Photography and Artrdquo will beon loan in the lobby of the DorothyJemison Day Theater during themonth of February 2016

ASFA faculty member Javacia HarrisBowser named to Top 40 Under 40

The Birmingham Business Journalrecently unveiled its 2015 Top 40Under 40 class and named ASFAEnglish teacher and alumna JavaciaHarris Bowser to its list Bowser isfounder of See Jane Write LLC anda MathScience alumna of ASFA

Bowser a former lifestyle newspaperreporter has taken her passion forwriting and transformed it into agrowing enterprise ndash and thatrsquos noteven her day job By day she teaches8th and 10th grade English and anelective called Women and MediaShe also coordinates all of ASFArsquossocial media Bowser created SeeJane Write LLC in 2011 It is a networkof women writers and entrepreneurs inBirmingham that has grown to morethan 400 strong

She joins a distinguished group of pastwinners who have gone on to becomeCEOs at Birminghams largestcompanies successful entrepreneursand key leaders in the Magic Citysbusiness community For a completelist of those selected go tohttpwwwbizjournalscombirming-hamnews20150212meet-the-2015-top-40-under-40html

FacultyStarsBOWSER FULLER ANDLINCHET MAKE US PROUD

page 3

Jonathan Fuller awarded fellowshipto Londons Globe Theater

Jonathan Fuller artistic director andtheatre instructor at ASFA has beeninvited to take part in the InternationalActorsrsquo Fellowship at the ShakespearersquosGlobe Theater in London EnglandThe Globe Theater is a modernreconstruction of the original 1599theater built by William Shakespearersquosplaying company Fuller is one of just20 actors from around the world askedto participate in the fellowship whichis scheduled for September throughOctober 2015 The fellowship will endwith a showcase performance on theGlobe stage to an invitation onlyaudience

Fuller a Birmingham native is one ofthe first graduates of the ASFA TheaterArts Department class of 1974After graduation he pursued acting andreceived a BFA from the Art Instituteof Chicagorsquos Goodman School ofDrama He has a spent 25 years in thetheater film and television industryFuller is also the co-founder of CityEquity Theater the only theatre inBirmingham operating under an ActorsrsquoEquity Association union contract

Dr Dominique Linchet to attendconference in Washington DC

The Birmingham Holocaust EducationCenter (BHEC) has awarded ASFAFrench Instructor Dr DominiqueLinchet scholarship funding to attendthe Belfer Conference at the USHolocaust Memorial Museum inWashington DC in July 2015This opportunity will expand DrLinchetrsquos scholarly background inHolocaust studies and it will supporther current efforts to develop a newelective course on the Holocaust forASFA students This yearlong offeringwill become a part of ASFArsquoscurriculum next year In addition theBHECrsquos exhibition ldquoDarkness into LifeAlabama Holocaust SurvivorsThrough Photography and Artrdquo will beon loan in the lobby of the DorothyJemison Day Theater during themonth of February 2016

ASFA faculty member Javacia HarrisBowser named to Top 40 Under 40

The Birmingham Business Journalrecently unveiled its 2015 Top 40Under 40 class and named ASFAEnglish teacher and alumna JavaciaHarris Bowser to its list Bowser isfounder of See Jane Write LLC anda MathScience alumna of ASFA

Bowser a former lifestyle newspaperreporter has taken her passion forwriting and transformed it into agrowing enterprise ndash and thatrsquos noteven her day job By day she teaches8th and 10th grade English and anelective called Women and MediaShe also coordinates all of ASFArsquossocial media Bowser created SeeJane Write LLC in 2011 It is a networkof women writers and entrepreneurs inBirmingham that has grown to morethan 400 strong

She joins a distinguished group of pastwinners who have gone on to becomeCEOs at Birminghams largestcompanies successful entrepreneursand key leaders in the Magic Citysbusiness community For a completelist of those selected go tohttpwwwbizjournalscombirming-hamnews20150212meet-the-2015-top-40-under-40html

FacultyStarsBOWSER FULLER ANDLINCHET MAKE US PROUD

page 3

page 4

The following dancers won scholarships thisyear at the Regional High School DanceFestival held March 4-8 in Norfolk Va

Point Park Summer Intensive (Point ParkUniversity in Pittsburg Pa)Hannah LeComte Jordan ProughCarter Holder and Isis ThomasPoint Park Scholarship (Point ParkUniversity in Pittsburg Pa)Mackenzie Payne and Ayala AbramsBates Dance Festival (Lewiston Maine)Ayala AbramsJoffrey Summer Dance Intensive(New York City)Bryanna Mitchell Ayala Abrams andCarter HolderRichmond Ballet Summer DanceIntensive (Richmond VA)Griffin Glick (Full ride)Coker College (Hartsville SC)Mackenzie PayneUniversity of the Arts Summer program(Philadelphia PA)Alex Fuller

Congratulations to the followingASFAvocalists who placed in their respectivecategories at National Association ofTeachers of Singing auditions held atthe University of Alabama in Tuscaloosaon Feb 21

Lillian Davis - first place classicalgirls andfirst place musical theatergirlsParker Sellers - first place classicaladvanced boys Praise Tillman - secondplace classicalgirls and Hap Gannon -second place classicalboys

ASFAAwards BRAVO TO DANCEAND MUSIC STUDENTS

KUDOS TO ASFA VOCALISTS AT SINGING COMPETITION

page 5

TEAM TAKES 2ND PLACE INREGIONAL COMPETITION

ASFAs Math amp Science team took 2ndplace overall in the Science OlympiadRegional competition in February Theynow qualify for the state competition atHuntington College in Montgomery onApril 11 The ASFA team included severalsophomores while most teams enteredwere composed of high school juniorsand seniors This makes our victory evensweeter ASFA students who participatedinclude 10th graders Chris Fox DhruvalGadhia Taimur Ghani Eli GetmanSummer Vo Karthik Sadanand AndrewHess and Dylan Higgs 11th gradersAke Kankirawatana Maya PadmalayamGaby Pfau Lily Huff Maya Samuels-Fairand Adam He The only 12th grader onthe team was Victor Sui Way to go

ASFAMath amp Science students won 4thplace in the State Science Bowl Competitionheld in Mobile Ala on Saturday February 7Twenty schools from around the Statecompeted This was the first timeASFAhascompeted in this event and they werecongratulated by everyone for their

performance The students whocompeted are Captain Ake KankirawatanaVictor Sui Adam He Maya Samuels-Fairand Om Patel The students answeredquestions in the areas of chemistrybiology earth science physics and math

KudosAddUp MATHSCIENCERECOGNIZED

MATH amp SCIENCE STUDENTS WIN 4TH PLACE AT STATE BOWL

AlumniNews

page 6

In November 2014 I went back toASFA to see a dance performanceI saw Mr Filmer (former ASFA MusicDepartment Chair) and SuzanneBeaudry who played the piano forour ballet classes It was so specialto have live beautiful classicalmusic in class It brought tears to myeyes as I saw Mr Filmer and MsBeaudry and I reflected on the timepatience and passion that ourinstructors had in grooming the bestout us Im grateful for thisopportunity to say thank you to eachadministrator instructor counselorcustodian and the culinarydepartment in playing a role intowho I am today

Looking back if you could speak toyour 15-year-old self what wouldyou say best prepared you for whatyou are doing professionally nowThe DISCIPLINE of having to dance3-6 hours daily and keep my academicgrades in high school and collegeprepared me for life law schoolworking an eight-hour job andcompleting a full apparatus Pilatescertification and now as an entrepreneurThe vocabulary of classical ballet in mybody prepared me to be able to do anytype of dance I often share this withparents and their children ldquoIf your childcan do classical ballet they can learnany other dance formrdquo For examplemy first professional job had a tapnumber and I learned tap for our showin two weeks

What other advice do you have forstudents who seek a career in yourarea or profession I strongly suggestto a young dancer or artist who pursuesa degree in the arts to have either adouble major or minor in businessGenerally an artist at some point will bean entrepreneur Balancing the artisticskill with business I believe will be anasset in their future

A love of movement has largely definedKimberly Cookrsquos life ldquoI was created tomove and I love helping others movephysically mentally and spirituallyrdquo shesaid Career highlights include dancingwith stage and film actress and singerLorna Luft in Cole Porterrsquos 100thBirthday Gala at Carnegie Hall in NewYork City and performing at a July 4thcelebration on the Mall in WashingtonDC with headlining RampB singers LouRawls and Roberta Flack Kimberly hasa bachelorrsquos degree in dance fromRadford University in Radford Va andshe has also studied at Dance Theatreof Harlem and in London EnglandShe has taught dance to youths atprivate dance studios inner cityschools and churches She alsopreviously taught Health amp WellnessDance and Pilates workshops at theOprah Winfrey Leadership Academy forGirls in Johannesburg South Africa

Kimberly went on to complete her JurisDoctorate at Miles Law School inBirmingham She spent time as a lawclerk for a Circuit Court Judge inBessemer Ala While in law school shebegan exploring the idea of dance as aministry using her love of movement tohelp others In 2004 she foundedArtistry of Grace a nonprofit with amission to touch the hearts of peoplethrough artistic expression ThroughArtistry of Grace Kimberly hostsEacutechappeacute (Escape) Retreats andworkshops for girls in Atlanta Ga

ldquoThe Eacutechappeacute Retreats is my niche tohelp other girls and young dancersdiscover their purpose and why theywere createdrdquo said Kimberly ldquoWeprovide an escape and safe place from

the cares of life for girls to build theirself-esteem We build them up fromthe insideout We teach etiquettefinances hair and skin care nutritionfitness dance and Pilatesrdquo

In addition to her role as CEOPresident of Artistry of GraceKimberly is a licensed Pilatesinstructor and teaches adult classesat a professional Pilates studioShe is also a motivational speakerand performs as a dance soloist forchurch weddings birthdaysfunerals conferences and otherspecial events

What were some of your fondestASFA memories teachers orevents Im so grateful for theexcellent training in dance wereceived from Therese Laeger DameSonia Arova and Thor SutowskiI remember attending a danceworkshop at Springhill College inMobile Ala Sonia took the time toprep my point shoes (She stitched afew extra layers) to help me rise upon my toes This showed me shecared and convinced me I could bea strong dancer They challenged usto do our best

Another fond memory Our senioryear Erinn Fears Floyd SaraWallace Underwood the Buddhabrothers and I had a leading role inthe Nutcracker Thor choreographedspecifically the Arabian dance for us

My mother Charlsie D Cookassisted in finding a location to createan opportunity to showcase diversitywithin the dance department at thenewly built Bessemer Civic CenterTherese and Thor choreographedand rehearsed us to have a lovelyperformance with renowned gospeland jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum

KIMBERLY N COOKDANCE 1983-1987

STAY IN TOUCH UPDATE YOURINFORMATION ON THE ASFAALUMNI WEBSITE TODAY

Jennifer Hale (Theatre Arts 1982) isa very successful voice over actressndash in fact in 2013 the Guinness Bookof World Records recognized her asthe most prolific videogame voiceactor (female)rdquo On a recent visit toBirmingham Jennifer spent sometime talking with current ASFATheatre Arts students about how tosupport themselves as artists andhow to make smart financialdecisions that can help them achievetheir goals in a competitive industry

In a presentation she told studentsldquoItrsquos okay as an artist to care aboutmoney Its important as an artist tocare about money You dont have tocreate from a place of sufferingrdquo

She advised students to save half ofeverything they make as an actor bewilling to live below their means andto work toward creating residualincome streams to free themselvesto do creative work

She also encouraged them to bepatient but work consistently towardtheir goals ldquoIf I could leave you withone super power it would bedelayed gratification These thingsdont happen overnightrdquo Jennifersaid ldquoImagine your five-year plan andshow up every day Every day take afew minutes in the morning and a fewminutes at night to put into words whatyou are doing toward your plan Makethose words positive and presenttenserdquo

Jennifer also answered questions fromstudents and shared insights from herown career which also includestelevision and film When asked howshe prepares for a voice over auditionshe said ldquoIt begins with the stuff you

learn here at ASFA Whats my place inthe story What do I want What part ofmy voice am I going to use Read thescript at least five timesrdquo She alsostressed the importance of being on timeand working hard ldquoWork ethic is moreimportant than talent Dont be entitledand dont disrespect what you haveby expecting something elserdquo

One student asked what to do at theend of an audition Jennifer suggested thatthey transform the walk of shame (theawkward moment after an audition when

an actor finishes and then has to turn andwalk out of the audition space) by makingthe audition more about giving and lessabout getting approval That can keepthe actor feeling positive and confidentabout the process ldquoThe audition is thejobrdquo she reminded them

To cope with the discouragement thatcan go along with being an actor lookingfor work she recommended giving aswell ldquoGo help at a homeless sheltervolunteer When you feel depressedand discouraged help someone elserdquo

page 7

AlumniNews JENNIFER HALETHEATRE ARTS -1982

It looks like the ice and snow may finally be over and spring will soonbe here For the seniors that means that their high school careersare rapidly approaching an exciting conclusion We in the PTSO areexcited to continue the tradition of contributing to the festivities byhosting a graduation luncheon honoring the senior class at the HillEvent Center adjacent to the Alabama Theatre This is just one of themany ways you are helping us serve the ASFA family when you jointhe PTSO buy ASFA merchandise or use your Publix Partners cardThanks for all you do

If yoursquore interested in doing more we welcome your help Got anidea that would help ASFA get better but donrsquot know how to put youridea into action Have some free time to volunteer but donrsquot knowhow to identify the schoolrsquos needs Got mad skills in merchandisingCatering Organizing volunteers If yoursquore interested in findingout more about what we do as a PTSO and in helping us do moreand better please just let us know You can email me attommywaggonercom or contact your specialty department parentsupport liaison With graduation wersquoll have very active members ofthe PTSO moving on Itrsquoll be time to rebuild for the 2015-2016school year

Lastly thanks to all who supported the Faculty Hospitality Brunchhosted by Music and Visual Arts parents in March Your contributionsof food cash and time helped make it another successful way tothank the faculty for what they do for our kids The final brunch will behosted by Theatre and Math amp Science parents on April 21 Thanksin advance to those parents for chipping in as well

T O M M Y W A G G O N E R N E W S F R O M T H E

PTSO

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd Birmingham Alabama 35203 wwwasfak12alus

ASFAALUMNI MEET TOESTABLISH NEW BOARD

A group of 15 enthusiastic alumni metMarch 13th to discuss the direction a freshalumni association will take There weremany familiar faces from the last AlumniBoard including Daphne Powell lsquo87 LaraVickery lsquo88 Shunna Cannon lsquo96 MicheleWilliams lsquo85 and Michelle Carney lsquo95There were lots of ideas discussed rangingfrom creating an alumni scholarship fund tohaving a monthly social gathering Thegroup also heard an update from LeighHorsley Director of Development aboutthe five-year strategic plan and heard theresults of an alumni survey Katie Davis rsquo01Javan Patton lsquo00 Jennifer Crook rsquo92Juliana Morgado rsquo04 and Pamela Howardrsquo88 were there and Coty Lovelady rsquo09and Avery Vitemb rsquo10 also stopped byThe next meeting will be April 8th from1200 pm-100 pm in the main officeconference room at ASFA and is open toall alumni Email Katie Dudley atkdudleyasfak12alus for information

Applause Vol 27 issue 6

was generously printed by

Alabama Power Corporation

Jaronda Little Editor

2052529241

jlittleasfak12alus

Corey Craft Copy Editor

Contributors Leigh Horsley Katie Dudley and Peggi Davis

It is the policy of ASFA not to discriminate on thebasis of sex race religion color creed national originsexual orientation or any other proscribed category in itseducational programs activities or employment policiesas required by local state and federal policies and laws

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance withapplicable laws or this policy may be directed toDr Michael Meeks at mmeeksasfak12alus

page 8

The ASFA Music Department SPRING MUSIC GALAwill be held Thursday and Friday April 23 amp 24 at 730 pm

The ASFA Dance Department will hold itsSPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE

Friday and Saturday May 1 amp 2 at 730 pm andSunday May 3 at 230 pm

AN ALUMNI PICNICis planned at Railroad Park on

April 26th from1030 am until 230 pm

Bring your family picnic food andcatch up with your friends

page 5

TEAM TAKES 2ND PLACE INREGIONAL COMPETITION

ASFAs Math amp Science team took 2ndplace overall in the Science OlympiadRegional competition in February Theynow qualify for the state competition atHuntington College in Montgomery onApril 11 The ASFA team included severalsophomores while most teams enteredwere composed of high school juniorsand seniors This makes our victory evensweeter ASFA students who participatedinclude 10th graders Chris Fox DhruvalGadhia Taimur Ghani Eli GetmanSummer Vo Karthik Sadanand AndrewHess and Dylan Higgs 11th gradersAke Kankirawatana Maya PadmalayamGaby Pfau Lily Huff Maya Samuels-Fairand Adam He The only 12th grader onthe team was Victor Sui Way to go

ASFAMath amp Science students won 4thplace in the State Science Bowl Competitionheld in Mobile Ala on Saturday February 7Twenty schools from around the Statecompeted This was the first timeASFAhascompeted in this event and they werecongratulated by everyone for their

performance The students whocompeted are Captain Ake KankirawatanaVictor Sui Adam He Maya Samuels-Fairand Om Patel The students answeredquestions in the areas of chemistrybiology earth science physics and math

KudosAddUp MATHSCIENCERECOGNIZED

MATH amp SCIENCE STUDENTS WIN 4TH PLACE AT STATE BOWL

AlumniNews

page 6

In November 2014 I went back toASFA to see a dance performanceI saw Mr Filmer (former ASFA MusicDepartment Chair) and SuzanneBeaudry who played the piano forour ballet classes It was so specialto have live beautiful classicalmusic in class It brought tears to myeyes as I saw Mr Filmer and MsBeaudry and I reflected on the timepatience and passion that ourinstructors had in grooming the bestout us Im grateful for thisopportunity to say thank you to eachadministrator instructor counselorcustodian and the culinarydepartment in playing a role intowho I am today

Looking back if you could speak toyour 15-year-old self what wouldyou say best prepared you for whatyou are doing professionally nowThe DISCIPLINE of having to dance3-6 hours daily and keep my academicgrades in high school and collegeprepared me for life law schoolworking an eight-hour job andcompleting a full apparatus Pilatescertification and now as an entrepreneurThe vocabulary of classical ballet in mybody prepared me to be able to do anytype of dance I often share this withparents and their children ldquoIf your childcan do classical ballet they can learnany other dance formrdquo For examplemy first professional job had a tapnumber and I learned tap for our showin two weeks

What other advice do you have forstudents who seek a career in yourarea or profession I strongly suggestto a young dancer or artist who pursuesa degree in the arts to have either adouble major or minor in businessGenerally an artist at some point will bean entrepreneur Balancing the artisticskill with business I believe will be anasset in their future

A love of movement has largely definedKimberly Cookrsquos life ldquoI was created tomove and I love helping others movephysically mentally and spirituallyrdquo shesaid Career highlights include dancingwith stage and film actress and singerLorna Luft in Cole Porterrsquos 100thBirthday Gala at Carnegie Hall in NewYork City and performing at a July 4thcelebration on the Mall in WashingtonDC with headlining RampB singers LouRawls and Roberta Flack Kimberly hasa bachelorrsquos degree in dance fromRadford University in Radford Va andshe has also studied at Dance Theatreof Harlem and in London EnglandShe has taught dance to youths atprivate dance studios inner cityschools and churches She alsopreviously taught Health amp WellnessDance and Pilates workshops at theOprah Winfrey Leadership Academy forGirls in Johannesburg South Africa

Kimberly went on to complete her JurisDoctorate at Miles Law School inBirmingham She spent time as a lawclerk for a Circuit Court Judge inBessemer Ala While in law school shebegan exploring the idea of dance as aministry using her love of movement tohelp others In 2004 she foundedArtistry of Grace a nonprofit with amission to touch the hearts of peoplethrough artistic expression ThroughArtistry of Grace Kimberly hostsEacutechappeacute (Escape) Retreats andworkshops for girls in Atlanta Ga

ldquoThe Eacutechappeacute Retreats is my niche tohelp other girls and young dancersdiscover their purpose and why theywere createdrdquo said Kimberly ldquoWeprovide an escape and safe place from

the cares of life for girls to build theirself-esteem We build them up fromthe insideout We teach etiquettefinances hair and skin care nutritionfitness dance and Pilatesrdquo

In addition to her role as CEOPresident of Artistry of GraceKimberly is a licensed Pilatesinstructor and teaches adult classesat a professional Pilates studioShe is also a motivational speakerand performs as a dance soloist forchurch weddings birthdaysfunerals conferences and otherspecial events

What were some of your fondestASFA memories teachers orevents Im so grateful for theexcellent training in dance wereceived from Therese Laeger DameSonia Arova and Thor SutowskiI remember attending a danceworkshop at Springhill College inMobile Ala Sonia took the time toprep my point shoes (She stitched afew extra layers) to help me rise upon my toes This showed me shecared and convinced me I could bea strong dancer They challenged usto do our best

Another fond memory Our senioryear Erinn Fears Floyd SaraWallace Underwood the Buddhabrothers and I had a leading role inthe Nutcracker Thor choreographedspecifically the Arabian dance for us

My mother Charlsie D Cookassisted in finding a location to createan opportunity to showcase diversitywithin the dance department at thenewly built Bessemer Civic CenterTherese and Thor choreographedand rehearsed us to have a lovelyperformance with renowned gospeland jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum

KIMBERLY N COOKDANCE 1983-1987

STAY IN TOUCH UPDATE YOURINFORMATION ON THE ASFAALUMNI WEBSITE TODAY

Jennifer Hale (Theatre Arts 1982) isa very successful voice over actressndash in fact in 2013 the Guinness Bookof World Records recognized her asthe most prolific videogame voiceactor (female)rdquo On a recent visit toBirmingham Jennifer spent sometime talking with current ASFATheatre Arts students about how tosupport themselves as artists andhow to make smart financialdecisions that can help them achievetheir goals in a competitive industry

In a presentation she told studentsldquoItrsquos okay as an artist to care aboutmoney Its important as an artist tocare about money You dont have tocreate from a place of sufferingrdquo

She advised students to save half ofeverything they make as an actor bewilling to live below their means andto work toward creating residualincome streams to free themselvesto do creative work

She also encouraged them to bepatient but work consistently towardtheir goals ldquoIf I could leave you withone super power it would bedelayed gratification These thingsdont happen overnightrdquo Jennifersaid ldquoImagine your five-year plan andshow up every day Every day take afew minutes in the morning and a fewminutes at night to put into words whatyou are doing toward your plan Makethose words positive and presenttenserdquo

Jennifer also answered questions fromstudents and shared insights from herown career which also includestelevision and film When asked howshe prepares for a voice over auditionshe said ldquoIt begins with the stuff you

learn here at ASFA Whats my place inthe story What do I want What part ofmy voice am I going to use Read thescript at least five timesrdquo She alsostressed the importance of being on timeand working hard ldquoWork ethic is moreimportant than talent Dont be entitledand dont disrespect what you haveby expecting something elserdquo

One student asked what to do at theend of an audition Jennifer suggested thatthey transform the walk of shame (theawkward moment after an audition when

an actor finishes and then has to turn andwalk out of the audition space) by makingthe audition more about giving and lessabout getting approval That can keepthe actor feeling positive and confidentabout the process ldquoThe audition is thejobrdquo she reminded them

To cope with the discouragement thatcan go along with being an actor lookingfor work she recommended giving aswell ldquoGo help at a homeless sheltervolunteer When you feel depressedand discouraged help someone elserdquo

page 7

AlumniNews JENNIFER HALETHEATRE ARTS -1982

It looks like the ice and snow may finally be over and spring will soonbe here For the seniors that means that their high school careersare rapidly approaching an exciting conclusion We in the PTSO areexcited to continue the tradition of contributing to the festivities byhosting a graduation luncheon honoring the senior class at the HillEvent Center adjacent to the Alabama Theatre This is just one of themany ways you are helping us serve the ASFA family when you jointhe PTSO buy ASFA merchandise or use your Publix Partners cardThanks for all you do

If yoursquore interested in doing more we welcome your help Got anidea that would help ASFA get better but donrsquot know how to put youridea into action Have some free time to volunteer but donrsquot knowhow to identify the schoolrsquos needs Got mad skills in merchandisingCatering Organizing volunteers If yoursquore interested in findingout more about what we do as a PTSO and in helping us do moreand better please just let us know You can email me attommywaggonercom or contact your specialty department parentsupport liaison With graduation wersquoll have very active members ofthe PTSO moving on Itrsquoll be time to rebuild for the 2015-2016school year

Lastly thanks to all who supported the Faculty Hospitality Brunchhosted by Music and Visual Arts parents in March Your contributionsof food cash and time helped make it another successful way tothank the faculty for what they do for our kids The final brunch will behosted by Theatre and Math amp Science parents on April 21 Thanksin advance to those parents for chipping in as well

T O M M Y W A G G O N E R N E W S F R O M T H E

PTSO

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd Birmingham Alabama 35203 wwwasfak12alus

ASFAALUMNI MEET TOESTABLISH NEW BOARD

A group of 15 enthusiastic alumni metMarch 13th to discuss the direction a freshalumni association will take There weremany familiar faces from the last AlumniBoard including Daphne Powell lsquo87 LaraVickery lsquo88 Shunna Cannon lsquo96 MicheleWilliams lsquo85 and Michelle Carney lsquo95There were lots of ideas discussed rangingfrom creating an alumni scholarship fund tohaving a monthly social gathering Thegroup also heard an update from LeighHorsley Director of Development aboutthe five-year strategic plan and heard theresults of an alumni survey Katie Davis rsquo01Javan Patton lsquo00 Jennifer Crook rsquo92Juliana Morgado rsquo04 and Pamela Howardrsquo88 were there and Coty Lovelady rsquo09and Avery Vitemb rsquo10 also stopped byThe next meeting will be April 8th from1200 pm-100 pm in the main officeconference room at ASFA and is open toall alumni Email Katie Dudley atkdudleyasfak12alus for information

Applause Vol 27 issue 6

was generously printed by

Alabama Power Corporation

Jaronda Little Editor

2052529241

jlittleasfak12alus

Corey Craft Copy Editor

Contributors Leigh Horsley Katie Dudley and Peggi Davis

It is the policy of ASFA not to discriminate on thebasis of sex race religion color creed national originsexual orientation or any other proscribed category in itseducational programs activities or employment policiesas required by local state and federal policies and laws

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance withapplicable laws or this policy may be directed toDr Michael Meeks at mmeeksasfak12alus

page 8

The ASFA Music Department SPRING MUSIC GALAwill be held Thursday and Friday April 23 amp 24 at 730 pm

The ASFA Dance Department will hold itsSPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE

Friday and Saturday May 1 amp 2 at 730 pm andSunday May 3 at 230 pm

AN ALUMNI PICNICis planned at Railroad Park on

April 26th from1030 am until 230 pm

Bring your family picnic food andcatch up with your friends

AlumniNews

page 6

In November 2014 I went back toASFA to see a dance performanceI saw Mr Filmer (former ASFA MusicDepartment Chair) and SuzanneBeaudry who played the piano forour ballet classes It was so specialto have live beautiful classicalmusic in class It brought tears to myeyes as I saw Mr Filmer and MsBeaudry and I reflected on the timepatience and passion that ourinstructors had in grooming the bestout us Im grateful for thisopportunity to say thank you to eachadministrator instructor counselorcustodian and the culinarydepartment in playing a role intowho I am today

Looking back if you could speak toyour 15-year-old self what wouldyou say best prepared you for whatyou are doing professionally nowThe DISCIPLINE of having to dance3-6 hours daily and keep my academicgrades in high school and collegeprepared me for life law schoolworking an eight-hour job andcompleting a full apparatus Pilatescertification and now as an entrepreneurThe vocabulary of classical ballet in mybody prepared me to be able to do anytype of dance I often share this withparents and their children ldquoIf your childcan do classical ballet they can learnany other dance formrdquo For examplemy first professional job had a tapnumber and I learned tap for our showin two weeks

What other advice do you have forstudents who seek a career in yourarea or profession I strongly suggestto a young dancer or artist who pursuesa degree in the arts to have either adouble major or minor in businessGenerally an artist at some point will bean entrepreneur Balancing the artisticskill with business I believe will be anasset in their future

A love of movement has largely definedKimberly Cookrsquos life ldquoI was created tomove and I love helping others movephysically mentally and spirituallyrdquo shesaid Career highlights include dancingwith stage and film actress and singerLorna Luft in Cole Porterrsquos 100thBirthday Gala at Carnegie Hall in NewYork City and performing at a July 4thcelebration on the Mall in WashingtonDC with headlining RampB singers LouRawls and Roberta Flack Kimberly hasa bachelorrsquos degree in dance fromRadford University in Radford Va andshe has also studied at Dance Theatreof Harlem and in London EnglandShe has taught dance to youths atprivate dance studios inner cityschools and churches She alsopreviously taught Health amp WellnessDance and Pilates workshops at theOprah Winfrey Leadership Academy forGirls in Johannesburg South Africa

Kimberly went on to complete her JurisDoctorate at Miles Law School inBirmingham She spent time as a lawclerk for a Circuit Court Judge inBessemer Ala While in law school shebegan exploring the idea of dance as aministry using her love of movement tohelp others In 2004 she foundedArtistry of Grace a nonprofit with amission to touch the hearts of peoplethrough artistic expression ThroughArtistry of Grace Kimberly hostsEacutechappeacute (Escape) Retreats andworkshops for girls in Atlanta Ga

ldquoThe Eacutechappeacute Retreats is my niche tohelp other girls and young dancersdiscover their purpose and why theywere createdrdquo said Kimberly ldquoWeprovide an escape and safe place from

the cares of life for girls to build theirself-esteem We build them up fromthe insideout We teach etiquettefinances hair and skin care nutritionfitness dance and Pilatesrdquo

In addition to her role as CEOPresident of Artistry of GraceKimberly is a licensed Pilatesinstructor and teaches adult classesat a professional Pilates studioShe is also a motivational speakerand performs as a dance soloist forchurch weddings birthdaysfunerals conferences and otherspecial events

What were some of your fondestASFA memories teachers orevents Im so grateful for theexcellent training in dance wereceived from Therese Laeger DameSonia Arova and Thor SutowskiI remember attending a danceworkshop at Springhill College inMobile Ala Sonia took the time toprep my point shoes (She stitched afew extra layers) to help me rise upon my toes This showed me shecared and convinced me I could bea strong dancer They challenged usto do our best

Another fond memory Our senioryear Erinn Fears Floyd SaraWallace Underwood the Buddhabrothers and I had a leading role inthe Nutcracker Thor choreographedspecifically the Arabian dance for us

My mother Charlsie D Cookassisted in finding a location to createan opportunity to showcase diversitywithin the dance department at thenewly built Bessemer Civic CenterTherese and Thor choreographedand rehearsed us to have a lovelyperformance with renowned gospeland jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum

KIMBERLY N COOKDANCE 1983-1987

STAY IN TOUCH UPDATE YOURINFORMATION ON THE ASFAALUMNI WEBSITE TODAY

Jennifer Hale (Theatre Arts 1982) isa very successful voice over actressndash in fact in 2013 the Guinness Bookof World Records recognized her asthe most prolific videogame voiceactor (female)rdquo On a recent visit toBirmingham Jennifer spent sometime talking with current ASFATheatre Arts students about how tosupport themselves as artists andhow to make smart financialdecisions that can help them achievetheir goals in a competitive industry

In a presentation she told studentsldquoItrsquos okay as an artist to care aboutmoney Its important as an artist tocare about money You dont have tocreate from a place of sufferingrdquo

She advised students to save half ofeverything they make as an actor bewilling to live below their means andto work toward creating residualincome streams to free themselvesto do creative work

She also encouraged them to bepatient but work consistently towardtheir goals ldquoIf I could leave you withone super power it would bedelayed gratification These thingsdont happen overnightrdquo Jennifersaid ldquoImagine your five-year plan andshow up every day Every day take afew minutes in the morning and a fewminutes at night to put into words whatyou are doing toward your plan Makethose words positive and presenttenserdquo

Jennifer also answered questions fromstudents and shared insights from herown career which also includestelevision and film When asked howshe prepares for a voice over auditionshe said ldquoIt begins with the stuff you

learn here at ASFA Whats my place inthe story What do I want What part ofmy voice am I going to use Read thescript at least five timesrdquo She alsostressed the importance of being on timeand working hard ldquoWork ethic is moreimportant than talent Dont be entitledand dont disrespect what you haveby expecting something elserdquo

One student asked what to do at theend of an audition Jennifer suggested thatthey transform the walk of shame (theawkward moment after an audition when

an actor finishes and then has to turn andwalk out of the audition space) by makingthe audition more about giving and lessabout getting approval That can keepthe actor feeling positive and confidentabout the process ldquoThe audition is thejobrdquo she reminded them

To cope with the discouragement thatcan go along with being an actor lookingfor work she recommended giving aswell ldquoGo help at a homeless sheltervolunteer When you feel depressedand discouraged help someone elserdquo

page 7

AlumniNews JENNIFER HALETHEATRE ARTS -1982

It looks like the ice and snow may finally be over and spring will soonbe here For the seniors that means that their high school careersare rapidly approaching an exciting conclusion We in the PTSO areexcited to continue the tradition of contributing to the festivities byhosting a graduation luncheon honoring the senior class at the HillEvent Center adjacent to the Alabama Theatre This is just one of themany ways you are helping us serve the ASFA family when you jointhe PTSO buy ASFA merchandise or use your Publix Partners cardThanks for all you do

If yoursquore interested in doing more we welcome your help Got anidea that would help ASFA get better but donrsquot know how to put youridea into action Have some free time to volunteer but donrsquot knowhow to identify the schoolrsquos needs Got mad skills in merchandisingCatering Organizing volunteers If yoursquore interested in findingout more about what we do as a PTSO and in helping us do moreand better please just let us know You can email me attommywaggonercom or contact your specialty department parentsupport liaison With graduation wersquoll have very active members ofthe PTSO moving on Itrsquoll be time to rebuild for the 2015-2016school year

Lastly thanks to all who supported the Faculty Hospitality Brunchhosted by Music and Visual Arts parents in March Your contributionsof food cash and time helped make it another successful way tothank the faculty for what they do for our kids The final brunch will behosted by Theatre and Math amp Science parents on April 21 Thanksin advance to those parents for chipping in as well

T O M M Y W A G G O N E R N E W S F R O M T H E

PTSO

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd Birmingham Alabama 35203 wwwasfak12alus

ASFAALUMNI MEET TOESTABLISH NEW BOARD

A group of 15 enthusiastic alumni metMarch 13th to discuss the direction a freshalumni association will take There weremany familiar faces from the last AlumniBoard including Daphne Powell lsquo87 LaraVickery lsquo88 Shunna Cannon lsquo96 MicheleWilliams lsquo85 and Michelle Carney lsquo95There were lots of ideas discussed rangingfrom creating an alumni scholarship fund tohaving a monthly social gathering Thegroup also heard an update from LeighHorsley Director of Development aboutthe five-year strategic plan and heard theresults of an alumni survey Katie Davis rsquo01Javan Patton lsquo00 Jennifer Crook rsquo92Juliana Morgado rsquo04 and Pamela Howardrsquo88 were there and Coty Lovelady rsquo09and Avery Vitemb rsquo10 also stopped byThe next meeting will be April 8th from1200 pm-100 pm in the main officeconference room at ASFA and is open toall alumni Email Katie Dudley atkdudleyasfak12alus for information

Applause Vol 27 issue 6

was generously printed by

Alabama Power Corporation

Jaronda Little Editor

2052529241

jlittleasfak12alus

Corey Craft Copy Editor

Contributors Leigh Horsley Katie Dudley and Peggi Davis

It is the policy of ASFA not to discriminate on thebasis of sex race religion color creed national originsexual orientation or any other proscribed category in itseducational programs activities or employment policiesas required by local state and federal policies and laws

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance withapplicable laws or this policy may be directed toDr Michael Meeks at mmeeksasfak12alus

page 8

The ASFA Music Department SPRING MUSIC GALAwill be held Thursday and Friday April 23 amp 24 at 730 pm

The ASFA Dance Department will hold itsSPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE

Friday and Saturday May 1 amp 2 at 730 pm andSunday May 3 at 230 pm

AN ALUMNI PICNICis planned at Railroad Park on

April 26th from1030 am until 230 pm

Bring your family picnic food andcatch up with your friends

Jennifer Hale (Theatre Arts 1982) isa very successful voice over actressndash in fact in 2013 the Guinness Bookof World Records recognized her asthe most prolific videogame voiceactor (female)rdquo On a recent visit toBirmingham Jennifer spent sometime talking with current ASFATheatre Arts students about how tosupport themselves as artists andhow to make smart financialdecisions that can help them achievetheir goals in a competitive industry

In a presentation she told studentsldquoItrsquos okay as an artist to care aboutmoney Its important as an artist tocare about money You dont have tocreate from a place of sufferingrdquo

She advised students to save half ofeverything they make as an actor bewilling to live below their means andto work toward creating residualincome streams to free themselvesto do creative work

She also encouraged them to bepatient but work consistently towardtheir goals ldquoIf I could leave you withone super power it would bedelayed gratification These thingsdont happen overnightrdquo Jennifersaid ldquoImagine your five-year plan andshow up every day Every day take afew minutes in the morning and a fewminutes at night to put into words whatyou are doing toward your plan Makethose words positive and presenttenserdquo

Jennifer also answered questions fromstudents and shared insights from herown career which also includestelevision and film When asked howshe prepares for a voice over auditionshe said ldquoIt begins with the stuff you

learn here at ASFA Whats my place inthe story What do I want What part ofmy voice am I going to use Read thescript at least five timesrdquo She alsostressed the importance of being on timeand working hard ldquoWork ethic is moreimportant than talent Dont be entitledand dont disrespect what you haveby expecting something elserdquo

One student asked what to do at theend of an audition Jennifer suggested thatthey transform the walk of shame (theawkward moment after an audition when

an actor finishes and then has to turn andwalk out of the audition space) by makingthe audition more about giving and lessabout getting approval That can keepthe actor feeling positive and confidentabout the process ldquoThe audition is thejobrdquo she reminded them

To cope with the discouragement thatcan go along with being an actor lookingfor work she recommended giving aswell ldquoGo help at a homeless sheltervolunteer When you feel depressedand discouraged help someone elserdquo

page 7

AlumniNews JENNIFER HALETHEATRE ARTS -1982

It looks like the ice and snow may finally be over and spring will soonbe here For the seniors that means that their high school careersare rapidly approaching an exciting conclusion We in the PTSO areexcited to continue the tradition of contributing to the festivities byhosting a graduation luncheon honoring the senior class at the HillEvent Center adjacent to the Alabama Theatre This is just one of themany ways you are helping us serve the ASFA family when you jointhe PTSO buy ASFA merchandise or use your Publix Partners cardThanks for all you do

If yoursquore interested in doing more we welcome your help Got anidea that would help ASFA get better but donrsquot know how to put youridea into action Have some free time to volunteer but donrsquot knowhow to identify the schoolrsquos needs Got mad skills in merchandisingCatering Organizing volunteers If yoursquore interested in findingout more about what we do as a PTSO and in helping us do moreand better please just let us know You can email me attommywaggonercom or contact your specialty department parentsupport liaison With graduation wersquoll have very active members ofthe PTSO moving on Itrsquoll be time to rebuild for the 2015-2016school year

Lastly thanks to all who supported the Faculty Hospitality Brunchhosted by Music and Visual Arts parents in March Your contributionsof food cash and time helped make it another successful way tothank the faculty for what they do for our kids The final brunch will behosted by Theatre and Math amp Science parents on April 21 Thanksin advance to those parents for chipping in as well

T O M M Y W A G G O N E R N E W S F R O M T H E

PTSO

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd Birmingham Alabama 35203 wwwasfak12alus

ASFAALUMNI MEET TOESTABLISH NEW BOARD

A group of 15 enthusiastic alumni metMarch 13th to discuss the direction a freshalumni association will take There weremany familiar faces from the last AlumniBoard including Daphne Powell lsquo87 LaraVickery lsquo88 Shunna Cannon lsquo96 MicheleWilliams lsquo85 and Michelle Carney lsquo95There were lots of ideas discussed rangingfrom creating an alumni scholarship fund tohaving a monthly social gathering Thegroup also heard an update from LeighHorsley Director of Development aboutthe five-year strategic plan and heard theresults of an alumni survey Katie Davis rsquo01Javan Patton lsquo00 Jennifer Crook rsquo92Juliana Morgado rsquo04 and Pamela Howardrsquo88 were there and Coty Lovelady rsquo09and Avery Vitemb rsquo10 also stopped byThe next meeting will be April 8th from1200 pm-100 pm in the main officeconference room at ASFA and is open toall alumni Email Katie Dudley atkdudleyasfak12alus for information

Applause Vol 27 issue 6

was generously printed by

Alabama Power Corporation

Jaronda Little Editor

2052529241

jlittleasfak12alus

Corey Craft Copy Editor

Contributors Leigh Horsley Katie Dudley and Peggi Davis

It is the policy of ASFA not to discriminate on thebasis of sex race religion color creed national originsexual orientation or any other proscribed category in itseducational programs activities or employment policiesas required by local state and federal policies and laws

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance withapplicable laws or this policy may be directed toDr Michael Meeks at mmeeksasfak12alus

page 8

The ASFA Music Department SPRING MUSIC GALAwill be held Thursday and Friday April 23 amp 24 at 730 pm

The ASFA Dance Department will hold itsSPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE

Friday and Saturday May 1 amp 2 at 730 pm andSunday May 3 at 230 pm

AN ALUMNI PICNICis planned at Railroad Park on

April 26th from1030 am until 230 pm

Bring your family picnic food andcatch up with your friends

It looks like the ice and snow may finally be over and spring will soonbe here For the seniors that means that their high school careersare rapidly approaching an exciting conclusion We in the PTSO areexcited to continue the tradition of contributing to the festivities byhosting a graduation luncheon honoring the senior class at the HillEvent Center adjacent to the Alabama Theatre This is just one of themany ways you are helping us serve the ASFA family when you jointhe PTSO buy ASFA merchandise or use your Publix Partners cardThanks for all you do

If yoursquore interested in doing more we welcome your help Got anidea that would help ASFA get better but donrsquot know how to put youridea into action Have some free time to volunteer but donrsquot knowhow to identify the schoolrsquos needs Got mad skills in merchandisingCatering Organizing volunteers If yoursquore interested in findingout more about what we do as a PTSO and in helping us do moreand better please just let us know You can email me attommywaggonercom or contact your specialty department parentsupport liaison With graduation wersquoll have very active members ofthe PTSO moving on Itrsquoll be time to rebuild for the 2015-2016school year

Lastly thanks to all who supported the Faculty Hospitality Brunchhosted by Music and Visual Arts parents in March Your contributionsof food cash and time helped make it another successful way tothank the faculty for what they do for our kids The final brunch will behosted by Theatre and Math amp Science parents on April 21 Thanksin advance to those parents for chipping in as well

T O M M Y W A G G O N E R N E W S F R O M T H E

PTSO

ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS 1800 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd Birmingham Alabama 35203 wwwasfak12alus

ASFAALUMNI MEET TOESTABLISH NEW BOARD

A group of 15 enthusiastic alumni metMarch 13th to discuss the direction a freshalumni association will take There weremany familiar faces from the last AlumniBoard including Daphne Powell lsquo87 LaraVickery lsquo88 Shunna Cannon lsquo96 MicheleWilliams lsquo85 and Michelle Carney lsquo95There were lots of ideas discussed rangingfrom creating an alumni scholarship fund tohaving a monthly social gathering Thegroup also heard an update from LeighHorsley Director of Development aboutthe five-year strategic plan and heard theresults of an alumni survey Katie Davis rsquo01Javan Patton lsquo00 Jennifer Crook rsquo92Juliana Morgado rsquo04 and Pamela Howardrsquo88 were there and Coty Lovelady rsquo09and Avery Vitemb rsquo10 also stopped byThe next meeting will be April 8th from1200 pm-100 pm in the main officeconference room at ASFA and is open toall alumni Email Katie Dudley atkdudleyasfak12alus for information

Applause Vol 27 issue 6

was generously printed by

Alabama Power Corporation

Jaronda Little Editor

2052529241

jlittleasfak12alus

Corey Craft Copy Editor

Contributors Leigh Horsley Katie Dudley and Peggi Davis

It is the policy of ASFA not to discriminate on thebasis of sex race religion color creed national originsexual orientation or any other proscribed category in itseducational programs activities or employment policiesas required by local state and federal policies and laws

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance withapplicable laws or this policy may be directed toDr Michael Meeks at mmeeksasfak12alus

page 8

The ASFA Music Department SPRING MUSIC GALAwill be held Thursday and Friday April 23 amp 24 at 730 pm

The ASFA Dance Department will hold itsSPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE

Friday and Saturday May 1 amp 2 at 730 pm andSunday May 3 at 230 pm

AN ALUMNI PICNICis planned at Railroad Park on

April 26th from1030 am until 230 pm

Bring your family picnic food andcatch up with your friends