Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Students from Valley Stream have recently received recognition for their performing and visual arts accomplishments.
Central High School students Monty Person and Tatianna Rosello were among the top 50 2025 Roger Rees Outstanding Performer Awards nominees. Their performances as The Scarecrow and Dorothy in the school’s fall production of The Wiz, under the direction of teacher Patrick Tirino, earned them selection from a competitive pool of performers across the Tri-State area.
The awards program includes training opportunities with Broadway professionals and a showcase event at Symphony Space in Manhattan, with the potential for advancement to the national-level Jimmy Awards.
In the visual arts, Memorial Junior High School’s Sara Ibrahim and North High School’s Ayesha Danish were selected to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Show for New York’s Fourth Congressional District. Their original artworks were displayed at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on April 21 as part of the national Congressional Art Competition, which is sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives and highlights the work of high school artists from districts across the country.
These recognitions reflect the continued participation and success of Valley Stream students in regional and national arts programs.
