Seventeen Elon University seniors will share their diverse talents, ranging from academic research to theatrical performances, during the 19th-annual Senior Showcase at 8 p.m., Friday, May 21 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 22. 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 academic major and the title of their performance or presentation are listed below:
- Anne Clark, Elementary Education, “The Journey is the Destination”
- Erin Cooper, Communications (broadcast emphasis), “Through the Looking Glass: Memories of a Tribe Almost Forgotten”
- Anne Corbitt, English (creative writing concentration), “Work: A Reading”
- Jen DeMinco, Music Theatre, “The Voice Within” (with Meagan Kenney, Christine Piche and Brittis Warner)
- Andrew Frace, Music Theatre, “Sue Me from Guys and Dolls” (with Ashley Hunter)
- Greg Halstead, Economics and Psychology, “Psychological Economics and Happiness for Graduates”
- Corie Hodges, Business Administration (marketing concentration), “Squirrel Prints Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Experience” (with Christina Lager)
- Ashley Hunter, Music Theatre, “Sue Me from Guys and Dolls” (with Andrew Frace)
- Meagan Kenney, Music Theatre, “The Voice Within” (with Jen DeMinco, Christine Piche and Brittis Warner)
- Christina Lager, Business Administration (management concentration), “Squirrel Prints Publishing: An Entrepreneurial Experience” (with Corie Hodges)
- Renita Leak, English (literature concentration), Master of Ceremonies
- Natalie Newman, Music Theatre and Dance, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” (with Daniel Watts)
- Brian O’Shea, Corporate Communications, “63 Days, 4,000 Miles”
- Lindsey Parker, Middle Grades Education (math and social studies concentrations), “Meet in the Middle”
- Christine Piche, Music Theatre, “The Voice Within” (with Jen DeMinco, Meagan Kenney and Brittis Warner)
- Brittis Warner, Theatre and Psychology, “The Voice Within” (with Jen DeMinco, Meagan Kenney and Christine Piche)
- Daniel Watts, Music Theatre, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” (with Natalie Newman).