The Class of 2022 Outstanding Senior in Theatre, is Gavin McCool.
Gavin McCool is described by the faculty as the most well-rounded artist to apply his talents to theatre design this school has seen in quite some time. In addition to his course work in Theatre Design & Craft and Advanced Theatre Design, Gavin augmented his art skills with numerous visual art courses culminating in his AP Art Portfolio during his senior year. Gavin’s artistic talents wowed us on paper, and his designs and incredible building skills have offered our community a chance to see his work onstage. His designs and indeed his supervision of the build process for Revenge of the Space Pandas brought us into a fantastical outer-space wonderland that truly was a feast for the eyes and a playground for the actors.
Gavin never backed down from creative challenges, and he also wore many hats in the co-curricular program including light crew, costumer, and even director of his own one-act play in the fall entitled Funeral Parlor. Perhaps most appreciated by the directors and designers in the co-curricular theatre program, Gavin was fearless in his approach. His creativity and fierce diligence are what made his incredible designs become stunning realities.
Gavin will attend the University of Illinois in Urbana where he will major in Theatre Design.
Congratulations Gavin!
