2022 Ray of Light Nominees

Bronze Medalists for Dramatic Performances are:

Angel Maisonette – Shikellamy High School

Simon Uhter – Loyalsock Township High School.

Bronze Medalists for Musical Performances are: 

Naomi Alexander – Montoursville Area High School

Sophie Bittenbender – Williamsport Area High School

Maria Blas – Loyalsock Township High School

Tyler Borthwick – Central Columbia High School

John Nicholas – Loyalsock Township High School

Alexa Rice – Muncy Jr/Sr High School

Kate Richards – Loyalsock Township High School

Carter Rogers – Muncy Jr/Sr High School 

and Chloe Russell – Milton Area High School

Silver Medalists for Dramatic Performances are:

Elaina Bartley – Loyalsock Township High School 

Olivia Weaver – Shikellamy High School

Silver Medalists for Musical Performances are: 

Adam Fox – Jersey Shore Area High School

Amber Hakes – Williamsport Area High School

Kaidyn Rogers – Central Mountain High School 

Lanie Mussina – Montoursville Area High School 

Gold Medalist for Dramatic Performance is :

Adam Fox – Jersey Shore Area High School

Student Design Award nominees are: 

  • Olivia Maynard, Milton Area High School, Lighting Design for Mamma Mia
  • Abby Groover, Muncy Jr/Sr High School, Choreography for The Wizard of Oz
  • Elizabeth Swart and Abby Holmes, Muncy Jr/Sr High School, Choreography for “The Jitterbug” in The Wizard of Oz
  • Olivia Weaver, Shikellamy High School, Choreography for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
  • Ella Utt, Julia Jones, Sam Lauck, Sayre Kuercian, Jake Moyer, Tyler Long and Tyler Borthwick, Central Columbia High School, creation of Egg and Omelet Costumes for Something Rotten!
 

The finalists for the Andree Phillips Leadership in the Arts Awards are:

  • Artie Dammer, Jersey Shore Area High School
  • Tyler Long, Central Columbia High School
  • Olivia Weaver, Shikellamy High School

The finalists for the Logan Garrett Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Tyler Borthwick, Central Columbia High Scool
  • Ruby Podeschi, Central Columbia High School
  • Adam Fox, Jersey Shore Area High School
  • Thomas Huckans, Central Columbia High School

‘Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Supporting Male Role’ are:

  • Thomas Bennick, Shikellamy High School for ‘Mr. Green’ in  Clue: On Stage
  • Austin Clees, Montoursville Area High School for ‘Mr. Green’ in Clue: On Stage
  • John Nickolaus, Loyalsock Township High School for ‘Juror’ in 12 Angry Jurors
  • Marshall Rothrock, Muncy Jr/Sr High School for ‘Prof. Plum’ in Clue: On Stage
  • George Shearer, Shikellamy High School for ‘Col. Mustard’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Simon Uhter, Loyalsock Township High School for ‘Juror’ in 12 Angry Jurors

 ‘Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Supporting Female Role’ are: 

  • Hannah Garinger, Shikellamy High School for ‘Mrs. Peacock’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Lanie Mussina, Montoursville Area High School for ‘Mrs. Peacock’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Sarah O’Brien, Montoursville Area High School, for ‘Miss Scarlet’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Chloe Russel, Milton Area High School for ‘Bernie Roth’ in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
  • Olivia Weaver, Shikellamy High School for ‘Mrs. White’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Caleb Wertz, Shikellamy High School for ‘Miss Scarlet’ in Clue: On Stage

‘Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Leading Male Role’ are:

  • Ethan Clark, Shikellamy High School for ‘Wadsworth’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Austin Cummings, Montoursville Area High School for ‘Wadsworth’ in Clue: On Stage
  • Elijah McBride, South Williamsport Area Jr/Sr High School for ‘Algernon’ in The Importance of Being Earnest 
  • Jaydon Cottage, Milton Area High School for ‘Eddie McCuen’ in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
  • Kaleb Meyer, Muncy Jr/Sr High School for ‘Wadsworth’ in Clue: On Stage 
  • Noah Tsikitas, South Williamsport Area Jr./Sr High School for  ‘Jack’ in The Importance of Being Earnest

‘Outstanding Dramatic Performance in a Leading Female Role’ are

  • Tridaija Alvarez, Milton Area High School for ‘Nikki Crandall’ in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 
  • Angelina Hunter, South Williamsport Area Jr/Sr High School for ‘Gwendolyn’ in The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Leslie Krebs, Milton Area High School for ‘Elsa’ in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

 ‘Outstanding Musical Performance in a Featured Role’ are: 

    • Taylor Farrow, Shikellamy High School for ‘The Oracle’ in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
    • Elaina Bartley, Loyalsock Township High School for ‘Mrs. Brill’ in Mary Poppins
    • Lindsey Newcomer. Muncy Jr/Sr High School for ‘Glinda’ in The Wizard of Oz
    • Alexa Rice, Muncy Jr/Sr High School for ‘The Wicked Witch’ in The Wizard of Oz
    • Gracie Welshans, Jersey Shore Area High School for ‘Candyman’ in Willy Wonka
    • Caleb Wertz, Shikellamy High School for ‘Mr. D’ in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
    • Lydia Witherite, Midd-West High School for ‘Mae Peterson’ in Bye. Bye Birdie 

‘Outstanding Musical Performance in a Supporting Male Role’ are: 

    • Austin Cummings, Montoursville Area High School for ‘The Lion’ in The Wizard of Oz
    • Adam Fox, Jersey Shore Area High School for ‘Grandpa Joe’ in Willy Wonka
    • Hunter Hepler, Montoursville Area High School for ‘The Scarecrow’ in The Wizard of Oz
    • Tyler Long, Central Columbia High School for ‘Shakespeare’ in Something Rotten
    • Jake Moyer, Central Columbia High School for ‘Nostradamus’ in Something Rotten
    • John Nickolaus, Loyalsock Township High School for ‘Bert’ in Mary Poppins
    • Rowan Peterson, Benton Area Middle/High School for ‘LaFou’ in Beauty and the Beast

‘Outstanding Musical Performance in a Supporting Female Role’ are: 

    • Hannah Bower, Central Columbia High School for ‘Portia’ in Something Rotten
    • Maria Blas, Loyalsock Township High School for ‘Winifred Banks’ in Mary Poppins
    • Hannah Garinger, Shikellamy High School for ‘Sally Jackson/Clarisse/Charon’ in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
    • Isabella Lapentina, Midd-West High School for ‘Rose Alvarez’ in Bye, Bye Birdie
    • Emily Notestine, Benton Area Middle/High School for ‘Mrs. Potts’ in Beauty and the Beast
    • Emily Shapeero, Central Columbia High School for ‘Bea’ in Something Rotten
    • Olivia Weaver, Milton Area High School for ‘Rosie’ in Mamma Mia

 ‘Outstanding Musical Performance in a Leading Male Role’ are: 

    • Kyle Boonie, Midd-West High School for ‘Albert Peterson’ in Bye, Bye Birdie
    • Tyler Borthwick, Central Columbia High School for ‘Nigel Bottom’ in Something Rotten
    • James DiLossi, Benton Area Middle/High School for ‘The Beast’ in Beauty and the Beast
    • Kendall Eichenlaub, Jersey Shore Area High School for ‘Charlie Bucket’ in Willy Wonka
    • Thomas Huckans, Central Columbia High School for ‘Nick Bottom’ in Something Rotten
    • Angel Maisonette, Shikellamy High School for ‘Percy Jackson’ in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
    • George Shearer, Shikellamy High School for ‘Grover’ in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

‘Outstanding Musical Performance in a Leading Female Role’ are:

    • Kelsey Bishop, Midd-West High School for ‘Kim Macafee’ in Bye. Bye Birdie
    • Angelina Hunter, South Williamsport Area Jr/Sr High School for ‘Belle’ in Beauty and the Beast
    • Leslie Krebs, Milton Area High School for ‘Donna’ in Mamma Mia
    • Melissa Reeder, Montoursville Area High School for ‘Dorothy’ in The Wizard of Oz
    • Kate Richards, Loyalsock Township High School for  ‘Mary Poppins’ in Mary Poppins
    • Chloe Russell, Milton Area High School for ‘Sophie’ in Mamma Mia
    • Olivia Weaver, Shikellamy High School for ‘Annabeth Chase’ in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design are

  • Central Columbia High School for Something Rotten
  • Jersey Shore Area High School for Willy Wonka 
  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins 
  • Montoursville Area High School for The Wizard of Oz
  • Muncy Jr/Sr High School for Clue: On Stage
  • Shikellamy Area High School for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Backstage Crew are

  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins
  • Montoursville Area High School for The Wizard of Oz

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Lighting & Sound are 

  • Milton Area High School for Mamma Mia
  • Shikellamy High School for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Execution are

  • Benton Area Middle/High School for Beauty and the Beast
  • Central Columbia High School for Something Rotten
  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins
  • Montoursville Area High School for The Wizard of Oz

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography are

  • Central Columbia High School for Something Rotten
  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins
  • Milton Area High School for Mamma Mia
  • Montoursville Area High School for The Wizard of Oz
  • Shikellamy High School for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Performance are

  • Central Columbia High School for Something Rotten
  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins
  • Milton Area High School for Mamma Mia
  • Montoursville Area High School for The Wizard of Oz
  • Shikellamy High School for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for Outstanding Ensemble in a Play are

  • Milton Area High School, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
  • Montoursville Area High School, Clue: On Stage
  • Muncy Jr/Sr High School, Clue: On Stage
  • Shikellamy High School, Clue: On Stage 

The nominees for Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical are

  • Central Columbia High School for Something Rotten
  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins
  • Milton Area High School for Mamma Mia
  • Montoursville Area High School for The Wizard of Oz
  • Shikellamy High School for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for Outstanding Play are

  • Loyalsock Township High School, 12 Angry Jurors
  • Montoursville Area High School, Clue: On Stage
  • Muncy Jr/Sr High School, Clue: On Stage
  • Shikellamy High School, Clue: On Stage

The nominees for Outstanding Musical are

  • Central Columbia High School for Something Rotten
  • Loyalsock Township High School for Mary Poppins
  • Milton Area High School for Mamma Mia
  • Shikellamy High School for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The nominees for the Ray Phillips Memorial Award for Best Drama Program are

  • Loyalsock Township High School
  • Milton Area High School
  • Montoursville Area High School
  • Muncy Jr/Sr High School
  • Shikellamy High School
  • South Williamsport Area Jr/Sr High School