Sycamore High's Reagan Holden wins Tennessean Student of the Week for drama, forensics

Sycamore High School's Reagan Holden has been named as The Tennessean's latest Student of the Week.

Reagan Holden, a junior, is a member of both the theatre and choir clubs.

Since her freshman year, she's performed and directed in more than 20 events at the school, and even landed her first of many leading roles as a freshman.

"She has shown herself to be a talented singer, director, designer, painter and actor,” said Sycamore High English II and Theatre Arts Teacher Caitlin Page.

After graduation. Reagan hopes to become a professional actor.

“Reagan is one of the most fearless actors I have ever had the honor to coach,” Page said. “I can't wait to see where she goes.”

Here are the other nominees who were in the running for this week's title:

Carlie Viray, Rossview High

The senior currently serves as president of the school's speech team and was recently awarded the Presiding Speaker award for the Tennessee High School Speech and Debate State Competition Student Congress. She consistently serves her peers and is a true leader. She is set to graduate with honors.

Greyson Chantler, Northwest High

A senior, Chantler is the International Thespian Honor Society’s student board president and has been in a leading role in the last two mainstage productions. He has recently committed to studying as a theatre minor at Belmont University,

Sophie Persinger, Springfield High

This junior has been a proud member of the drama club all year. In the fall, she played Alice in "Alice in Wonderland," and she now plays the parts of Aunt Em, Glinda and Nikko in "The Wizard of Oz."

Sophie has proven that she is a driving force in this program; she advocates for the it, helps to create and design set, designs posters and plays multiple main roles. Sophie is truly a ball of energy at school and in rehearsals every day. She is dedicated to her work and she is a strong leader. While Sophie is new to Springfield High School theatre, she has been a part of theatrical productions for a large portion of her life! She spent quite a few years working with crew and costume design at the Center for the Arts In Murfreesboro, which has made her invaluable to her school community.

Khloe Allin, Spring Hill High

Khloe has been described as a dedicated student that embodies unparalleled passion, drive, and determination in all aspects of her life. As the dynamic leader of the Criminal Justice and Forensics Club, she has steered her team to remarkable victories. She aided her team in clinching first place at both the SkillsUSA Regional CSI competition and the Coffee County Regional Criminal Justice Competition. Her leadership also propelled her team to a commendable third-place finish at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference Competition in CSI. Her musical prowess extends beyond the school, earning her a Silver in Vocal Performance at Columbia State Community College. Furthermore, Khloe's intellectual acumen was recognized at the National History Day High School Competition, where she secured a third-place win in Individual Performance.

Walker Lewis, Richland High

Walker is a freshman and a first-year Theatre Arts student. He has tremendous natural talent and stage presence. This year, he represented his school at the Columbia State’s art competition, taking first place in dramatic interpretation. He also won the school Poetry Out Loud competition and went on to the state finals.

The next edition of Student of the week is band! Look for our poll next week and be sure to cast your votes. It'll be our last one of the school year as seniors across the state prepare for graduation.

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