Fine Arts Competition Tests Talents
Naomi Ingram and Jennifer Duncan
Issue date: 3/24/08 Section: On Campus
Clearwater Christian College campus swarmed with high-school students in suits and semi-formal gowns for two days, when 300 or more guests arrived from 16 schools across the region. These students were talented, eager participants February 25 and 26 in the American Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts Competition.
With the AACS competition coming for the first time to Clearwater Christian College, students added an extra energy as they practiced vocal selections, speeches, and choral music before going to classrooms for judging.
The competition included events in multiple categories: singing, playing an instrument, speech, drama, art, science and creative writing. Students showcased their talents, hoping to place in the event.
Faculty and staff were on hand to judge the events, in addition to more than two dozen CCC students who volunteered as student judges. The grand finale awards ceremony came Tuesday afternoon, when winners were announced and trophies awarded.
Judging the Bible Teaching event, Mr. Bob Carver, associate professor of Bible at CCC, appreciated the personal contact he had with the participants: "There were only two young ladies who took part. I enjoyed talking to them and one mother before the girls presented their lessons. They were only sophomores, but they taught well and with confidence. I would love to teach them in a couple of years."
Jessie Bell, a junior from Maryland, enjoyed her experience, judging several public speaking events, including Original Persuasive Oratory, Declamation, and Oral Interpretation of Scripture. She noted: "It was a lot of fun! I competed in the same competitions in Maryland when I was in high school, and being on the other side was interesting."
Travis Freeburg, a sophomore Communication Arts major, added: "The opportunity that I had to be involved with the AACS competition was amazing. I judged a few of the speech categories, and I was really impressed with the effort, determination, and skill that the students displayed. I hope and pray that they will continue to perfect these gifts and use them for God's glory."
Joshua Quinn also judged some of the competition. For him it was a reminder of the time he had been in those competitors' places. "The coolest thing about judging was that I was able to look back at when I attended competitions as a contestant. Seeing how we, as judges, have a role that could influence a student's life in such a way is a very rewarding thing."
Exciting days for the high-school participants, the AACS Fine Arts Competition provided a venue for displaying God-given talents, and also presented CCC to students in a fresh, exciting way.
These regionals are an annual event. Students who placed in this venue advance to the national competition.
With the AACS competition coming for the first time to Clearwater Christian College, students added an extra energy as they practiced vocal selections, speeches, and choral music before going to classrooms for judging.
The competition included events in multiple categories: singing, playing an instrument, speech, drama, art, science and creative writing. Students showcased their talents, hoping to place in the event.
Faculty and staff were on hand to judge the events, in addition to more than two dozen CCC students who volunteered as student judges. The grand finale awards ceremony came Tuesday afternoon, when winners were announced and trophies awarded.
Judging the Bible Teaching event, Mr. Bob Carver, associate professor of Bible at CCC, appreciated the personal contact he had with the participants: "There were only two young ladies who took part. I enjoyed talking to them and one mother before the girls presented their lessons. They were only sophomores, but they taught well and with confidence. I would love to teach them in a couple of years."
Jessie Bell, a junior from Maryland, enjoyed her experience, judging several public speaking events, including Original Persuasive Oratory, Declamation, and Oral Interpretation of Scripture. She noted: "It was a lot of fun! I competed in the same competitions in Maryland when I was in high school, and being on the other side was interesting."
Travis Freeburg, a sophomore Communication Arts major, added: "The opportunity that I had to be involved with the AACS competition was amazing. I judged a few of the speech categories, and I was really impressed with the effort, determination, and skill that the students displayed. I hope and pray that they will continue to perfect these gifts and use them for God's glory."
Joshua Quinn also judged some of the competition. For him it was a reminder of the time he had been in those competitors' places. "The coolest thing about judging was that I was able to look back at when I attended competitions as a contestant. Seeing how we, as judges, have a role that could influence a student's life in such a way is a very rewarding thing."
Exciting days for the high-school participants, the AACS Fine Arts Competition provided a venue for displaying God-given talents, and also presented CCC to students in a fresh, exciting way.
These regionals are an annual event. Students who placed in this venue advance to the national competition.
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