Shoot for the stars

Altoona wins seven awards at the Isaacs

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor • May 29, 2024 • 97 Views

Closing the door on Joseph. The drama department poses for a photo after winning seven awards at the Isaacs. (Courtesy of Ben Cossitor)

On May 25, the Mishler Theater hosted the nineteenth annual Isaacs Awards.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Altoona’s spring musical, was nominated for 10 awards. Of those 10, Altoona brought home seven awards, as well as $22,500 in scholarships.

Best Actor in a Featured Role and MVP- Owen Carmel

Best Stage Crew

Best Ensemble- The Brothers

Achievement in Choreography- Claire Piper and Emily Berkheimer

Achievement in Design (Costumes) – Alexandria Hamel

Best Featured Dance- Claire Piper and Emily Berkheimer in “Those Canaan Days”

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” was runner up for the Best Production Award.

Along with the seven awards, the cast and crew also received $22,500 in scholarships.

$4000 Mt Aloysius Scholarship- Cara Bolvin

$4000 Juniata Scholarship- Skylar Rutherford

$2500 PSU Altoona Scholarship- Michaela Etters, Ryan Longstreth, Skylar Rutherford, Laura Reed, Olivia Behe

$500 for the drama department by Ann and Bill Benzel.

About the Contributor

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor

My name is Madison Aboud and I am a sophomore at AAHS. This is my second year on Mountain Echo staff and my first year as an Associate Editor. In Jr. high, I was a reporter on the AAJHS Livewire. In my free time, you can find me reading or singing along to my favorite show-tunes. I’ve always had a passion for writing. My ultimate goal after high school is to become a professional journalist. Outside of Mountain Echo, I am in band, chorus, vocal ensemble, student council and Friends of Rachel. I strive to make sure students of AAHS are finding out everything they need to know within a timely manner. I can’t wait for another great year!