Giselle Ayala, a junior in the Culinary Arts Department, was awarded a scholarship to participate in the Center for Creative Youth Summer Arts Residency Program at Wesleyan University, a program of the Capitol Region Education Council. From June 29th to August 2nd this summer, Giselle will join 170 other talented students from around the state and the country on the Wesleyan Campus in Middletown Connecticut in the study of creative arts.

Students can major in Theater, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Photography, Music, Dance, Filmmaking, Musical Theater, or Technical Theater.  Giselle will major in visual arts, and was selected based on an interview, submission of 3 works of art, and a recommendation from her art teacher, Ms. Wright.  Students will focus on their chosen major but will also participate in interdisciplinary and elective classes in the other art fields. Leadership training and a multicultural approach to the arts are an integral part of the program. Congratulations and continued success to Giselle! Have a wonderful summer!