Pierce student shares her gift of song
Grosse Pointe Park resident Charlotte Van Arragon was named as a semifinalist in the middle school level of the Hammerstein International Youth Vocal Solo Competition. The Pierce Middle School eighth grader performed “Make Believe” from the Hammerstein and Jerome Kern musical “Show Boat.”
Photo provided by Melody Van Arragon
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GROSSE POINTE PARK The legacy of Oscar Hammerstein the librettist and lyricist of Broadway favorites “The Sound Of Music,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific” and more is living on through a new international contest.
The Hammerstein International Youth Vocal Solo Competition was recently held for vocalists age 23 and younger, and it tapped into the talents of Grosse Pointe Park resident Charlotte Van Arragon.
Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education announces grant recipients
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GROSSE POINTES Musical equipment, Chromebooks and math lessons are among the new purchases that will benefit Grosse Pointe Public School System students.
At the Dec. 14 Board of Education meeting held virtually, the Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education announced the recipients of their most recent grant cycle. A total of $30,269 in grants were awarded.
The GPFPE raises money to fund projects not available in the district’s general fund. Grant applications may be submitted by teachers, administrators, students, parents or community members.
“One of the highlights of being on the board is being able to be the grateful recipient for the school district of all these wonderful, wonderful awards,” Board Secretary Judy Gafa said.