Parsippany Student Honored For Outstanding Vocal Talent

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A student from Parsippany was one of several honored by the Mayo Performing Arts Center as an October Music Student Of The Month for being an outstanding vocalist.

Avery Harrington, an eighth grader from Brooklawn Middle, was honored on stage before the Oct. 17 concert at Mayo PAC. All the students were nominated by their teachers and chosen by Mayo PAC's education department. At the end of the year, all honored students will be invited to perform in a recital.

Here is what teacher Tiffany Schifano had to say about Harrington:

Avery is one of the most talented vocalists that I have had the pleasure of teaching in my fifteen years in the classroom. She has told me numerous times that music is her life and her love of music comes across when she sings. In addition to being an accomplished vocalist, she plays the flute, guitar, and piano. Avery was accepted into NJ Region Choir this past year as soprano 1. She was Ariel in our school production of The Little Mermaid and gave such an inspiring performance of the iconic role. Avery is also a singer songwriter and often performs her original songs at the school talent shows. Even though Avery is immensely talented, she is a team player and is motivating and respectful towards her peers.

1st row (L-R): Avery Harrington Grade 8, Brooklawn Middle School; Parsippany. Catherine Herbes, Grade 8, Mendham Township Middle School; Mendham. Ava Capetta, Grade 8, Rockaway Valley School; Boonton. Kayla Marvin, Grade 8, Mt Olive Middle School; Budd Lake. Whitney McDonnell, Grade 11, Morristown Beard School. Emma Stark, Grade 8, Black River Middle School; Chester. 2nd row: Saira Alam Grade 12, West Morris Mendham High School; Mendham. Mollie Anger Grade 7, Pequannock Valley Middle School; Pompton Plains. Caitlin Chien Grade 12, Kinnelon High School; Kinnelon. Cassidy Davis Grade 8, John Hill School; Boonton. 3rd row: Kevin Gilroy Grade 11, Hanover Park High School; East Hanover. Casey Obaytek, Grade 12, Jefferson Township High School. Lars Olsen, Grade 11, West Morris Central School, Chester.