Fifteen Elon University seniors will share their diverse talents, ranging from academic research to theatrical performances, during the 18th-annual Senior Showcase at 8 p.m., Friday, May 23 in McCrary Theatre, located in the Center for the Arts on campus.
The event celebrates the academic achievement, leadership, talent and energy of this year’s seniors, who will receive their degrees during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 24. Academic departments and staff members in the student life office nominated participants, and a committee of faculty and staff made the final selections.
Participating students, their hometown, academic major and the title of their performance or presentation are listed below:
- Mary Brozina, Millville, N.J., Music, “I’ll Be Seeing You”
- Eric Chaiken, Durham, N.C., Music performance, “Intrada”
- Will Duffy, Rock Hill, S.C., English, “Surprised by C.S. Lewis”
- Kendra Goehring, Greenville, N.C., Music Theatre, “If We Never Meet Again” from Rags (with Constance Renda)
- Jennifer Guarino, Lewisville, N.C., Journalism, “Shaping the Next Generation of Newspaper Readers”
- Matthew Leckenbusch, Monroeville, N.J., Theatre Arts, “Technicians: What Goes on Behind the Scenes” (with Christopher Young)
- Grace McPhillips, Montgomery, Ala., Music Theatre, “Letting Go” (with Kiira Schmidt)
- Michelle Niland, Harrisburg, Pa., Communications, “Win Stuff: Jeopardy Meets Zack Morris”
- Nathan Painter, Elon, N.C., Biology, Music, “Serenade for Flute and Piano, Opus 35”
- John Pickett, Siler City, N.C., Elementary and Special Education, “Experiences from Teaching Fellows”
- Constance Renda, York, Pa., Music Theatre, “If We Never Meet Again” from Rags (with Kendra Goehring)
- Kiira Schmidt, Lakeland, Fla., Music Theatre, “Letting Go” (with Grace McPhillips)
- Benjamin Seay, Jacksonville, Fla., Theatre Arts, Master of Ceremonies
- Wynsor Taylor, Salem, Va., Music Education, “Horn Concerto No. 1 in E Flat Major, Opus 11, Allegro”
- Christopher Young, Rockville, Md., Theatre Arts, “Technicians: What Goes on Behind the Scenes” (with Matthew Leckenbusch).
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