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Artist of the Month

Tescia Konkol (11), a dancer of 12 years, is awarded March Artist of the Month. Konkol has been on the school's varsity hip hop team since her freshman year, and joined the varsity contemporary team this year. Photo courtesy of TP ASB.

Artist of the Month: Tescia Konkol

Jessie Chen, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

At the age of 5, Tescia Konkol (11) first entered the dance studio after her parents enrolled her in dance classes to expose her to more social opportunities; not knowing that it would spark a passion...

Sawako Ogino paints away during her first period class. Ogino was recently named the January Artist of the Month.

Artist of the Month: Sawako Ogino

April Kato, News Editor February 3, 2025

Sometimes, it only takes a few months for a student to fascinate the school with their artwork. That is the story of Sawako Ogino (11), named January Artist of the Month after just six months of studying...

Alyssa Yeh (10) performs her routine on stage. Yeh has danced since her mom introduced her to the sport at age 3. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Yeh.

Artist of the Month: Alyssa Yeh

Kai Strzelecki, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Inside the Performing Arts Center, the dim lights reflect off of Alyssa Yeh (10) as she takes in a few steady breaths before starting her performance. Yeh, a varsity contemporary and hip hop dancer,...

This image is pulled from the artist's love for science fiction. Gudam Hwang  (11) created this image digitally. Image courtesy of Gudam Hwang.

Artist of the Month: Gudam Hwang

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor October 17, 2024

Imagine a realm where the laws of reality dissolve into intriguing forms and endless possibilities. This is the world that Gudam Hwang (11) builds with his art. Hwang’s artistic journey began at the...

This year's first Artist of the Month is Tessa Good (10). She's loved dance ever since her parents signed her up at a young age. Photo courtesy of Tessa Good.

Artist of the Month: Tessa Good

Joanne Liu, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

Swept into the world of dance since the early age of three, varsity contemporary and hip hop dancer Tessa Good (10) has channeled her artistic talent into a rapidly rising career in dance. Since her...

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