Each year, the Chorale is proud to offer a $1000 scholarship to a deserving senior graduating from one of the four Richardson High Schools. The recipient is nominated by their choral director for their dedication and participation in their school’s choral program.The scholarship rotates through the schools in the following order: Richardson, Berkner, J.J. Pearce and Lake Highlands.
The scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding choir students and their contribution to their choir program. The student must be a graduating senior currently active in the choral program at his/her school. Selection will be based on:
JJ Pearce Senior, Arianna Hadjebian, is the 2018 recipient of The Contemporary Chorale Scholarship.
Arianna has been a leader in the JJ Pearce Choral Department throughout her time in high school. She is a section leader in the Acappella Choir, and serves on the Choir Board as a Social Media Officer. She is a veteran member of Forte, and has had numerous solo opportunities in concerts and shows.
Outside of choir, Arianna has been a cellist in the JJ Pearce Orchestra, and had roles in Pearce High School’s Fine Arts musical productions. Arianna plans to continue her musical studies, majoring in Vocal Performance at the University of Texas at Austin.
2017
Bethany Jelinek, Richarson HS
2016
Luke Garwood, Lake Highlands HS
2015
Libby Aldridge, J.J. Pearce HS
2014
Leonardo Castro, Berkner HS
2013
Katherine June Smith Richardson HS
2012
Katherine Cotten JJ Pearce HS
Susan Duncan Lake Highlands HS
Joseph Elandary Richardson HS
2011
Carolyn Tobias Berkner HS
Rachel Jones Lake Highlands HS
Molly Francis JJ Pearce HS
Christian Ruiz Richardson HS
2010
Jena Burkholder Berkner HS
Drew Cotten JJ Pearce HS
Evan Smith Richardson HS
2009
Kye Austin Berkner HS
Wilson Sprier Lake Highlands HS
Shelby Button J J Pearce HS
Amanda Gonzales Richardson HS