Look what’s going on at Central! 

THE ARTS 

DANCE TROUPE FORMED

History tells us that a dance group named Orchesis once plied the boards at Central. Now the spirit of dance has been revived as the Hinsdale Central Dance Company with some 20 members. The inaugural performance will be held on May 30 featuring dance numbers selected by audition.  

MUSIC STUDENTS EARN PLACES AT FESTIVAL

34 students represented Central at the Illinois Music Educators Association District Music Festival, securing their places after successfully completing stringent auditions. Honorees won spots in the Choir, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Concert Band and Orchestra.  

ALL-STATE MUSICIANS NAMED BY IMEA

5 Central students were selected for all-state musical ensembles at the Illinois Music Educators Association convention. Performance categories included Honors Choir, Orchestra and All-State Choir.  

ART STUDENT RECEIVE REGIONAL HONORS

25 students earned 30 awards in the regional Scholastic Art Awards held this year at the Elmhurst Art Museum in nearby Elmhurst, IL. Three students will go on to national competition. Central’s artists received Portfolio, Gold, Silver and Honorable Mention awards for their work in a wide range of media including computer graphics, drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and sculpture.  

THESPIANS PARTICIPATE IN THEATREFEST

Competitions, workshops, performances—all go to make up a rich, four-day experience for Central drama students. This year’s program was held at the University of Illinois and attended by 34 from Hinsdale. Our “tech kids” took fourth place in the Tech Olympics.  


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