Tennessean Student of the Week serves up second week of drama, side of forensics. Vote now

Because of the overall interest in high-school drama, The Tennessean is back with a second week of nominations for Student of the Week featuring high schoolers from drama/theatre clubs as well as a side of forensics.

Nominees this week hold a variety of roles within the theatre community. From actors/actresses to dancers and singers, these Middle Tennessee students represent the best and brightest in their chosen mediums.

Some of our nominees are also very talented at speech and debate, leading us to include forensics club in the mix this week.

Below are the nominees.

Reagan Holden, Sycamore High

This junior has participated in theatre and choir class for the past three years. She has also participated not only as a performer, but also as a director for over 20 events at SHS. In class, she has shown herself to be a talented singer, director, designer, painter and actor. Reagan has been described as fearless, landing her two main roles her freshman year. She doesn't "find her light" but takes it with her.

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.

James Nelson, Wilson Central High

Nelson is incredibly active at Central and currently is a dance teacher for young students at Dynamic. He is active with Audience of One, and he will be doing the tap choreography for Newsies Jr. this summer. He is also in National Honor Society.

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.

Voting is now open for The Tennessean Student of the Week and closes Thursday at noon.

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