SLPS Students Selected for Missouri Fine Arts Academy
Young artists will broaden their creative, academic and social experiences

St. Louis - Three St. Louis Public Schools students are among nearly 200 young Missouri artists selected to attend the 2007 Missouri Fine Arts Academy at Missouri State University in Springfield. All SLPS students attend Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.

Samantha Hornbeck, Reginald Jackson and Ricardo Mateo Rique-Sanchez will join 183 other talented high school artists at the academy, which will be held June 10 – 30. Students accepted into the state-supported program have just completed their sophomore or junior years. Hornbeck just completed her sophomore year. Jackson and Rique-Sanchez have finished their junior year.

“We are excited that our students are being honored for their outstanding accomplishments,” said Superintendent Diana Bourisaw. “This unique opportunity allows young artists to grow in their individual areas of expertise while enjoying interdisciplinary coursework.”

The Fine Arts Academy, now in its twelfth year, is a three-week residential program. It provides a challenging learning environment for gifted visual and performing artists, including singers, dancers, musicians, painters, and sculptors. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education sponsors the program. It is hosted by Missouri State University.