MFPA June 2024 News

Medway Friends of Performing Arts | June Events

MFPA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2024

The Medway Friends of Performing Arts was pleased to award the Kevin Green Medway Friends of Performing Arts Scholarships to the following two students from the MHS graduating class of 2024 on May 31st.

Abigail Brown

Meray Khela

Both students are recipients of a $500 scholarship.

CONGRATULATIONS!

$5 for FORTISSIMO SUCCESS

A special THANK YOU from the Medway Friends of the Performing Arts for your generosity during the month of May for our Annual Campaign. We raised almost $2,000, which will go directly towards the Medway Performing Arts for the 2024-2025 school year!

Congratulations to this year's SEASON PASS Winner Cerissa Lafferty! The Season Pass, valued at over $100 provides (2) Tickets to a one show of the High School Play Alice in Wonderand, Middle School Play The Jungle Book High School Musical Newsies, and Middle School Musical Matilda Jr. in the 2024-2025 school year!!!

Thank you to everyone that attended the MHS Pops Concert and showed their support of the many talented members of the band and chorus for Medway High School. We nearly sold out all the tables in one day!

Special Thank You to Captain Jack Sparrow for his surprise appearance during the Pirates of the Caribbean medley!

During the performance Ms. Amanda Webster presented senior William George with the John Phillip Sousa Award and Ms. Nelson presented senior Bella Diamandis with the National School Choral Award, both for outstanding efforts and contributions to the respective band and chorus programs.

MEDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND AND CHORUS

Congratulation to all of the Medway Middle School Band and Chorus students for outstanding performances on May 14th and May 21st under the direction of Ms. Erin Cronan and Ms. Nori Von Jena.

Special congratulations to Senior Andrew Morris for conducting the 5th Grade Chorus as part of his MHS Internship.

Andy started his internship with Ms. von Jena in January of this year. He was able to work with her 5th, 6th, and 8th grade chorus classes and her 8th grade theater arts class. Andy worked wonderfully with the students and took on the challenge to conduct one of the 5th grade pieces, “Where Go the Boats?” Andy will be attending Bridgewater State in the fall with hopes to become a science teacher in the future.

Ms. von Jena was excited to share that Andy got his start with her in middle school and ended his Medway career on the same stage.

MHS MEMORIAL DAY PERFORMANCES

Medway High School Band had the opportunity to serve the Medway community by marching in the Memorial Day Parade. Several singers from choir sang patriotic selections and Abby Brown played Taps at the ceremony that followed.

MHS ACCOLADES AT THE GREAT EAST FESTIVAL

The Medway High School Chorus and Band participated in the Great East Festival again this year. It was a successful day with Chorus bringing home a Platinum medal and Band a Gold medal.

Congratulations to the students for their accomplishements while representing Medway!

MEDWAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Summer tradition continues with the Medway Summer Concert Series! Enjoy some great music this summer!!

THANK YOU MFPA EXECUTIVE BOARD!

We would be remiss not to acknowledge the work of the MFPA Officers and MFPA Executive Board this past school year, and for several members, the last four years!

Aimee Brown ~ Treasurer, Executive Board Member

Alyssa Tetreault ~ Executive Board Member

Amanda Webster ~ Executive Board Member, School Liaison

Andrea Kerr ~ Co-President, Executive Board Member

Angela Carney ~ Co-President, Executive Board Member

Betsy Keavany ~ Co-President, Executive Board Member

Colleen Christie ~ Executive Board Member

Katie Ann McDermott ~ Executive Board Member

Michele Hoben ~ Secretary, Executive Board Member

Several of our MFPA members will be passing the torch. After 4 years of dedicated, tireless, incredible work, we extend our Appreciation and Thanks to Angela, Aimee and Michele!

The MFPA would not be where it is today without their efforts!!

MFPA MONTHLY MEETING

Have a great summer!

See you in September for our Meet and Greet!