2023 JCPS Fine Arts Recognitions

JCPS Fine Arts Program recognized by the Board of Education

Robin Koppen, JCPS Communication Specialist

June 28, 2023

At the June Regular Session Board of Education meeting, the 2023 Spring Sports Athletes were recognized by the Board.

Johnston County Public Schools has a well established fine arts program, with students who have participated and excelled in many events throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations to our fine arts participants receiving recognition!  

Below is a list of students who have participated in events at the state or national level: 

CBMA MS All-State Honor Clinic

  • Eden Dirkhising,  Swift Creek Middle  (Kaitlyn Faircloth, Director 

North Carolina Music Educators Association Middle School Honors Chorus

  • Talia Bethea,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Skyla Hart,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Colby Johnson,  North Johnston Middle School  (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Kaden Delisle,  Riverwood Middle School  (Tracy Finch, Director)

  • Benjamin Germain,  Riverwood Middle School  (Tracy Finch, Director)

  • Leah Kennemur,  Riverwood Middle School  (Tracy Finch, Director)

  • Tanner Lee,  Riverwood Middle School  (Tracy Finch, Director)

North Carolina Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Chorus

  • London Avery,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Elizabeth Childress,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Bella Cox,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Mary Kate Elliott,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Peyton Ford,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Mickaela Gil,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Skyla Hart,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Allison House,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Colby Johnson,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Svannah Keen,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Ethan Meacham,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Joselin Morales,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Robby Woods,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

  • Sophia Zenobi,  North Johnston Middle School (Lekisha Crouch, Director)

National Association for Music Education All-National Honors Ensembles - Band

  •  Scott McLeod,  West Johnston High School (Lucas Meade, Director, Jessica Leighton, Asst. Director) 

North Carolina Music Educators Association All-State Honors Orchestra

  • Whitley Capps - Corinth Holders High School (Olivia Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director) 

  • Zachary Gall - Corinth Holders High School (Olivia Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director) 

  • Owen Orr - Corinth Holders High School (Olivia Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director) 

  • Terry Wallace - Corinth Holders High School (Olivia Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director)

North Carolina Music Educators Association High School Honors Chorus (All-State)


  • Sarah Fuccello - Clayton High School (Ann Meigs, Director) 

  • Alejandro Hernandez - Clayton High School (Ann Meigs, Director) 

  • Emily Snow - Clayton High School (Ann Meigs, Director) 

  • Jacob Kanarek - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Mimi Mollins - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

Colorguard World Championships - Dayton, OH

  • Cleveland High School (Jason Heard, Director, and Steven Rainville, Assistant Director)

  • Corinth Holders High School (Olivia D. Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director)

  • Smithfield-Selma High School (Brian Jones, Director, and Mack Garner, Assistant Director)

Percussion World Championships - Dayton, OH

  • Cleveland High School (Jason Heard, Director, and Steven Rainville, Assistant Director)

  • Corinth Holders High School (Olivia D. Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director)

Winds World Championships - Dayton, OH

  • Cleveland High School (Jason Heard, Director, and Steven Rainville, Assistant Director)

  • Corinth Holders High School (Olivia D. Spell, Director, and Tim Besel, Assoc. Director)

NCBMA HS All-State Honor Clinic

  • Caleb Langley - Cleveland High School (Jason Heard, Director, and Steven Rainville, Assistant Director)

  • Jackson Meshew - Cleveland High School (Jason Heard, Director, and Steven Rainville, Assistant Director)

  • Hector Jaramillo-Piedra - Smithfield-Selma High School (Brian Jones, Director, and Mack Garner, Assistant Director)

  • Rory Martin - Smithfield-Selma High School (Brian Jones, Director, and Mack Garner, Assistant Director)

  • Scott McLeod - West Johnston High (Lucas Meade, Director, and Jessica Leighton, Assistant Director)

NCMEA All East/West Choral Festivals (All-State)

  • Ariel Caicedo - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Rebekah Campbell - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Savannah DuPraw - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Ariana Gonzalez - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Jacob Kanarek - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Devynn Lopez - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Rynasia McKey - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Hayleigh Miller - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Sara Miller - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Mimi Mollins - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Aryanna Sidberry - Cleveland High School (Shearon Miller, Director)

  • Jillian Carlson - North Johnston High School (Amy Mooring, Director)

  • Deondra Frazier - North Johnston High School (Amy Mooring, Director)

  • Treyson Grams - North Johnston High School (Amy Mooring, Director)

  • Zackeira McNeill - North Johnston High School (Amy Mooring, Director)

  • Mattison Stone - North Johnston High School (Amy Mooring, Director)

  • Sky Tuchscherer - North Johnston High School (Amy Mooring, Director)

  • Zayden Atkinson - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Samiya Brimage - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Reba Denning - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Abigail Edwards - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Joshua Herman - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Cassidy Hoffman-Edminster - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Jada Price Delgago - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

  • Kayley Stanley - South Johnston High School (Kayl Whitaker, Director)

NC State Art Festival

  • Collin Blakenship - Swift Creek Middle School Charcoal (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Pepper Brook - Swift Creek Middle School Graphite (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Julia Calderon - Swift Creek Middle School Computer Graphics (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Nathalie Flores - Swift Creek Middle School Dye Craft (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Levin Galantis - Swift Creek Middle School Color Photography (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Levin Galantis - Swift Creek Middle School Digitally Enhanced Photography (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Kylee Goins - Swift Creek Middle School Glass Craft (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Esther Keannah - Swift Creek Middle School Watercolor (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Jack Lees - Swift Creek Middle School Sculpture (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Lauren McCombs - Swift Creek Middle School Wood Craft (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Lizeth Rodriquez - Swift Creek Middle School Jewelry (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Cameron Sasser - Swift Creek Middle School Weaving (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Matthew Truelove - Swift Creek Middle School Metal Craft (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)

  • Addison Webb - Swift Creek Middle School Pen And Ink (Danielle Gruber, Art Teacher)