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Kinder HSPVA Welcomes Incoming Students

By Kate-Yeonjae Jeong, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, School Buzz Reporter | August 30, 2021

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Seva Raman, Izabella Zhang, Riya Shah, Charlize Tabrizi, and Kate-Yeonjae Jeong prepare for Artist Academy.
Senior ambassadors Joyce Zhang, Elijah Kennedy, Joselyn Lwigale, Saranna Zhang, and Taylor Goston welcome new students.

To welcome incoming 9th graders and new students, the Kinder High School of the Performing and Visual Arts hosted Artist Academy 2021, an all-day event spent on campus to explore the learning environment, meet fellow classmates, and get a taste of PVA.

The Senior Ambassador team and the Student Council spent a week creating handmade banners, visual displays, and balloon arches before the event. The buzz of excitement was rising. Finally, PVA opened its doors for Artist Academy. The morning started off with jazz tunes performed by instrumental department students, speeches to introduce staff and faculty followed, and a short skit by senior ambassadors.

Then, the incoming students were grouped into smaller pods for a game of trivia, writing letters to future selves, and more. The interactions carried throughout lunch, where students had a chance to mingle and meet new people prior to the official start of school.

Tomi Akinwande performs a song during the Artist Academy Happening

Then, PVA hosted its first-ever Happening of the Year, a beloved event consisting of short acts, performances, and more by students. One of the largest events hosted several times throughout the school year, the Happening served as the perfect opening to capture the creative, artistic, and unique spirit of Kinder HSPVA.

Mariachi performance by Diego Ruiz and AJ Ayala

From an all-out performance of singing, group dancing, and the mariachi band, the Happening easily captured the enthusiasm of all. With a complete light setup, the stage truly showcased the diverse talent of the school and introduced the idea of PVA.

Dr. Priscilla Rivas, the new principal of Kinder HSPVA, makes a speech at Artist Academy.

The day ended with a school-wide scavenger hunt to familiarize students with their new learning environment. From an array of dazzling performances to exciting activities, Artist Academy 2021 served as the first memorable experience for the milestone of high school for many.