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EGUSD in the Spotlight
Amazing talent can come in small packages
On Saturday, April 18, a total of 18 gifted and entertaining acts took to the stage in the EGUSD Student Talent Showcase at the Cosumnes Oaks High School Performing Arts Center. The showcase – a special EGUSD 50th Anniversary event that raised money for student scholarships – gave some of the top student performers in the district the opportunity to show off their talents in a friendly competition.
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Grades K-3 winner Jayden Roeser of Raymond Case Elementary School performs his puppet show.
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In the end, the top acts in four categories (K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12) were recognized on stage. The top four acts were:
- Jayden Roeser – Raymond Case Elementary School (K-3)
- “The Zombies” Alexa De La Torre, Adaira Reum, Ashlyn Hawkins and Camryn Schwabenland – Ellen Feickert Elementary School (4-6)
- “Cyco Kids” Travis Vue, Sunny Vang, Austin Vang, Jerry Vang, Jonathan Vang, Jonathan Xiong, Alex Tong and Sean Saephan – James Rutter Middle School (7-8)
- Nina Beverly Belen – Laguna Creek High School (9-12)
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“The Zombies” from Ellen Feickert Elementary School won the grades 4-6 category.
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The winners of the Student Talent Showcase were decided by three judges: William Lugg, Jr. – EGUSD Board President, Katie Rogers – ENCORE! Studio of Performing Arts and Roy Herburger – Herburger Publications.
The audience at the talent showcase also had the chance to have their say in their favorite acts through the People’s Choice Award. At the end of the show, audience members could turn in a ballot voicing their opinion for their favorite act. Two People’s Choice Award winners were chosen – one from the elementary grades (K-6) and one from the secondary grades (7-12).
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Students from Arthur C. Butler Elementary School perform a hula dance.
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The John Reith All-Star Marching Band and Color Guard (K-6) and Nick Spence (7-12) took home the People’s Choice Awards.
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The John Reith All-Start Marching Band & Color Guard captured the People’s Choice Award for the grades K-6 category.
In addition to the overall winners and People’s Choice winners, the show featured the following performances:
- “Lil’ Cymbal” – Phillip Mitchell – Charles Mack Elementary School (Instrumental – Drums)
- Reyna Armour – Elitha Donner Elementary School (Vocal)
- Isabelle Goff – Sierra Enterprise Elementary School (Vocal)
- “Magic by Michael A. Hardey” – Michael Hardey – Carroll Elementary School (Magic Act)
- Carmen Chu, Julia Agustin, Ashley Chu, Miranda Agustin, Sariah Bryce and Maliyah Alamzan – Arthur C. Butler Elementary School (Hula Dance)
- “The Zhu Sisters” – Madeleine & Alexandra Zhu – Arnold Adreani Elementary School(Instrumental – Piano & Violin)
- Kimberly Tran – Anna Kirchgater Elementary School (Vocal)
- The John Reith All-Star Marching Band and Color Guard – John Reith Elementary School(Instrumental – Band)
- Deborah Cornish, Alexis Babb and Mattice Babb – William Daylor High School (Vocal)
- Alison Lorenz & Ayaka Green – T.R. Smedberg Middle School (Dance)
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James Rutter Middle School’s “Cyco Kids” pose after winning the grades 7-8 category.
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The show closed with a special guest performance by Trevor Harding of Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Harding was one of the top 5 winners at the staff talent show held in November. For Harding’s final feat, he cut Associate Superintendent of PreK-6 Education Dr. L. Steven Winlock in half!
The year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration will draw to a close in June, but there are still plenty of activities and events occurring along the way, including:
- May 2nd – Band students from each of the district’s nine comprehensive high schools (Cosumnes Oaks, Elk Grove, Florin, Franklin, Laguna Creek, Monterey Trail, Pleasant Grove, Sheldon and Valley) will march in Elk Grove’s annual Western Festival Parade at 10 a.m. EGUSD Superintendent Steven M. Ladd, Ed.D. as well as members of the EGUSD Board of Education will ride in the parade to commemorate the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
- May 15th – The Sacramento River Cats will host an EGUSD Night during their game against the Albuquerque Isotopes at 7:05 p.m.
- June 9th – The official EGUSD Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Robert L. Trigg Education Center by the flagpole. In addition to sealing the time capsule – featuring items representing the district as it exists today – the ceremony will feature an oral language performance with students from Elitha Donner Elementary School and resolutions presented by local elected officials.
The first five segments of the 50th Anniversary documentary can be viewed online (http://www.egusd.net/50years/documentary.cfm).
In addition to 50th Anniversary Celebration events and documentary, commemorative 50th Anniversary merchandise is also available for purchase. A pin, ring, pendant and yearbook have been created to celebrate this momentous occasion. For more information on how to purchase these items, please visit http://www.egusd.net/50years/merchandise.cfm.
Spotlight Archives
2009
April 14, 2009 - Young science scholars and inventors shine at EGUSD Science and Invention Fair
March 25, 2009 - Winners selected for 4th Annual Superintendent’s Art Contest
March 12, 2009 - No Excuses – Go to School Attendance Campaign
February 17, 2009 - Harvest of the Month program teaches elementary students about the wonders of fruits and vegetables
February 5, 2009 - Community board meetings return for a third year
January 23, 2009 - EGUSD students see history through a veteran’s eyes
January 13, 2009 - A, B, C in A-G – Chart Your Course to College
2008
December 18, 2008 - Winners honored for EGUSD/U.S. Attorney’s Office Internet Safety Video Contest
December 01, 2008 - Winners of the 2008/2009 No Excuses – Go to School
November 17, 2008 - Bright Lights, Big Talent
October 24, 2008 - Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles visit Florin High School
October 9, 2008 - EGUSD Walks to School
October 2, 2008 - EGUSD’s Science Initiative
September 19, 2008 - Stephanie Lopez-Cox returns to Elk Grove a “Golden Girl”
September 10, 2008 - Valley High School Students Get a Start on College
August 25, 2008 - Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School and Cosumnes Oaks High School Open
August 14, 2008 - Incoming 7th graders take a “Jump Start” into their school year
August 4, 2008 - EGUSD’s Math Initiative
July 14, 2008 - Parents and students grow and learn together at Partners Preschool
June 16, 2008 - EGUSD Goes Gold – Celebrating 50 Years of Educational Excellence
June 6, 2008 - Kaiser Permanente Rewards EGUSD Elementary students with perfect attendance with the gift of a two-wheel ride
May 30, 2008 - Sheldon High School Student Matthew King wins Elk Grove Auto Mall 2007/2008 Graduating Seniors Attendance Drive
May 20, 2008 - Harriet Eddy Middle School student wins pair of round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines
May 21, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified and the Elk Grove Education Association Celebrate the Day of the Teacher
May 6, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified School District’s 2008 Employees of the Year
April 28, 2008 - Sacramento County Educators Host Budget Forum at State Capital
April 16, 2008 - EGUSD Launches New Attendance Campaign Videos
April 4, 2008 - Winners selected for 3rd Annual Superintendent’s Art Contest
March 26, 2008 - Megaconference Jr. 2008 - Arthur C. Butler Students Take Their Voices to the World
March 17, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified Joins Call to Fix Governor’s Proposed Budget
March 4, 2008 - Elk Grove Unified Hosts Sacramento County Superintendents’ Press Conference on State Budget Cuts
Feb. 19, 2008 - 4th Annual High School Conference helps train the leaders of the future
Jan. 16, 2008 - Laguna Creek High School hosts ConnectEd Policy Site Visit
Jan. 02, 2008 - Senior Attendance Drive returns for second year
2007
Dec. 12, 2007 - John Ehrhardt Elementary students combine academics and community service
Dec. 03, 2007 - EGUSD’s Commitment to Service Learning Honored
Nov. 15, 2007 - Winners announced for No Excuses – Go to School Rhyme & Poster Contests
Nov. 13, 2007 - Veterans Day celebrated at Elk Grove Unified
Oct. 23, 2007 - Time of Remembrance Project and Website
Oct. 15, 2007 - Markofer Elementary offers “Donuts for Dads/Muffins for Moms"
Oct. 3, 2007 - EGUSD elementary schools participate in Walk to School Day
Sept. 18, 2007 - Options abound on new College and Career website
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