2010 Secondary School Scholarship presented to Katie Wesler Katie has been involved in theatre and dance for most of her life. She’s a senior at Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, AL, where she’s a member of the Shades Valley Theatre Academy. She uses her leadership skills serving as Student Body President along with being President of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Peer Helpers and Dance Captain of the Red Mountain Performing Ensemble. Katie plans to earn a BFA degree in musical theatre with a goal to perform professionally either in New York or with a National tour.

$2100 to a High School student on entering a College or University in the SETC region to major in theatre.

Eligibility: Any high school senior in the Southeastern Theatre Conference Region who is planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the SETC region with the intent of majoring in Theatre Arts is eligible to apply for the SETC Secondary School Scholarship.

The SETC Secondary School Scholarship Committee will administer the award:

1. A complimentary one-year student membership in SETC.
2. Complimentary convention registration, hotel room for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a ticket for the Annual Awards Banquet.
3. A check for the amount of the award upon verification of enrollment in a college or university after July 1st following the year of the award.

1. Aptitude in theatrical practices such as playwriting, design, stage management, acting, directing, etc.
2. The potential for academic success in college.

1. An official transcript, along with verification of class rank and available SAT or ACT scores from the high-school guidance counselor or principal.
2. Three completed Recommendation Forms  with one being from the nominee's high-school principal.
3. The student's completed Nominee Resume Form  .

Deadline: Postmarked by January 15th, 2011

For more information, please contact:
Jesse Bates, Chair
jbates@asfa.k12.al.us