Two Region 15 High School Students Receive Arts Award

Pictured above from the left: Keynote speaker and WJMJ Radio Host Jerry Kristafer,
Jennifer LaJoie of Bearingstar Insurance (sponsor), Nokomis Leaman-Logsdon, Bridget Dorsey, Kevin Myjak of Jostens (sponsor), and CAS-CIAC Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff.

Pomperaug High School Seniors Bridget Dorsey and Nokomis Leaman-Logsdon were two of 308 top Connecticut seniors who excelled in the arts this year and were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) High School Outstanding Arts Awards Banquet on April 6, at Aqua Turf in Southington.

The CAS High School Arts Awards annually honors two outstanding seniors from each of the member schools in the state who excel in the performing or visual arts. Excelling in the performing or visual arts is of primary importance in the selection. Scholarship and leadership are also supporting criteria.

“Nokomis Leaman-Logsdon ranks in the top ten percent of theatre students,” Paul Doniger, PHS Theatre teacher, said. “Her work for Pomperaug Theatre has been exemplary. When she is on stage, she never stops working on refining her character.”

PHS Art teacher Florin Firimita felt that Bridget Dorsey’s selection for the honor was due to her creative thinking, willingness to take creative risks, and originality, based on the entire body of work she created this year.

The Connecticut Association of Schools High School Fine Arts Awards Recognition Banquet is made possible with support from Jostens.

Jostens’ sponsorship of the Fine Arts Recognition Banquet exemplifies its mission statement, “Supporting your mission is our Mission. We take great care in passionately helping people express themselves, celebrate experiences and traditions, recognize achievements and share their stories.”

Jostens congratulates this year’s recipients and is proud to be affiliated with CAS and this exciting event which recognizes the efforts of so many outstanding students.