Recently, Millville welcomed participants in the Cumberland & Cape May Counties Teen Arts Festival. This annual event invites middle and high school students from both counties to submit pieces and perform for formal adjudication, including 2D and 3D visual art, dance, film, creative writing, musical theater, theater, and musical performances. The emphasis of the event was not on competition, but on constructive critique, as well as a celebration of the achievements of our fine and performing arts programs.

Millville Public Schools is excited to share that several pieces and performances by Millville High School (MHS) and Lakeside Middle School (LMS) students were selected to advance to the state level.

In 2D Art:

• “Childhood Memories” by Kerry Shea (MHS)
• “New Life” by Alexis West (MHS)
• “Room on Fire” by Aleya Taylor (MHS)
• “Rory” by Brigid Humphreys (MHS)
• “Rose” by Aliyona Smith (MHS)
• “Skeleton” by Abrianna Robinson (MHS)
• “Smokin Pumpkin” by Ella Rivera (MHS)
• “Vivid” by Reese Sheppard (MHS)

In 3D Art:

• “Blow out Your Candles Before You Melt,” by Jesshia Robinson (MHS)
• “Lost Fairy Tale” by Joerie Vega-Rodriguez (MHS)
• “The Schnoz” by Russ Corson

For Small Group Vocal:

• “Lay Me Down” – Devion Watson (LMS)
• “Il bianco e dolce Cigno” by Arcadelt – Madrigals (MHS)

For Small Musical Theatre :

• “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana Jr. – Sereniti Washington and Ensemble
• “Shiny” from Moana Jr. – Avery Torres and Ensemble (LMS)
• “Quiet” from Matilda – Stella Sheppard (MHS)

For Large Group Instrumental:

• “La Quema del Diablo” by Victor Lopez and “Low Bridge” arr. Kris Berg – Jazz Band (MHS)

For Large Group Vocal:

• “Sleep” by Eric Whitacre – Chamber Choir (MHS)

All the winning pieces and performances can be viewed in a special gallery on the Millville Public Schools website: tinyurl.com/mpsteenarts23

Congratulations to all the talented students from Lakeside Middle School and Millville High School who participated in the 2023 Teen Arts Festival! These students will be representing our community at the State Festival in May.