Several Topeka Public Schools’ students have been selected as Young Artist of the Year award winners by the Topeka Performing Arts Center. The Young Artist of the Year Awards program recognizes high school juniors in Shawnee County who have excelled in the fine arts. Scholarships are awarded to the eight highest scorers based on the artist’s work. The following are TPS winners.
Category/Winners:
Dramatic Theater – Stephanie Baxter (Topeka West High School)
Instrumental Music – Emily Wagemaker (Topeka High School)
Musical Theater – William Kenefake (Topeka High School)
Visual Arts – Tyler Quintin (Topeka West High School)
Scholarship Winners:
Instrumental Music – Emily Wagemaker (Topeka High School)
Dramatic Theater – Stephanie Baxter (Topeka West High School)
Visual Arts – Tyler Quintin (Topeka West High School)
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