Honoring the Arts

The East Stroudsburg University (ESU)* of PA Society for the Arts* awarded Scholarships on Thursday December 4th in The ESU* Madelon Powers Gallery located in the Campus’ Fine and Performing Arts Center which is currently exhibiting the works of Prof. Maharu Lane* in a show entitled, “Painting on the Trail of the Hudson River School.” A variety of delicious treats enhanced the conversation among those who came to support ESU* and its dedication to the arts. The ceremonies began with some opening remarks by Dean Peter Hawkes of The ESU* Arts and Sciences Department and was soon followed by the awarding of the scholarships to students who have demonstrated not only an enormous talent in their creative disciplines but in their academic endeavors as well.

Prof. Maharu Lane* briefly introduced Adrienne Katz* before presenting her with The ESU Society for the Arts* Scholarship for her achievements in the Visual Arts, Prof. Elizabeth Gibbons* briefly introduced Jenna Lancaster* before presenting her with The ESU Society for the Arts* Scholarship for her achievements in the art of Dance, Prof. Betsy Buzzelli-Clark* briefly introduced David Lennox before presenting him with The ESU Society for the Arts* Scholarship for his achievements in Music, and Professors Stephanie French* and Margaret Ball briefly introduced Christi Barlane* before presenting her with The ESU Society for the Arts* Scholarship for her achievements in the Theatrical Arts.

Those among the supporters of these talented students were Arline M. Smeltz*, David Ausum*, Erma Duricko of the ESU* Theatre Department, and Darlene Farris LaBar of The ESU* Art Department. Please contact ESU* at 570-422-3483 for more information regarding Society for the Arts* and how you can participate. You’ll find numeerous photographs at The Forwardian Arts Society Honoring the Arts Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.