THEATER/EVENT: Isaac Awards 2012

The Isaac Award Ceremony was held at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona this past Sunday. Twelve high schools from across Central and South Central Pennsylvania took part. Full of Red Carpet glitz and glamour, it is the “Tonys” for high school musicals.

In addition to recognizing the outstanding performances, the winner of each category receives a $500 scholarship to be used in any field of study at any accredited post-secondary educational institution.
Hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies, Carolyn Donaldson of WTAJ, the evening included a musical number from each school, a thank you to each of the corporate sponsors, and awards presented by last year’s winners.

This year’s winners were:

• Best Actor or Actress in a Featured Role--- Seth Hull, Bishop Carroll High School.

• Best Actor in a Supporting Role--- Benjamin Laskovansky, Bald Eagle High School.  Runner-up--Jesse Moore, State College High.

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role---Erin McQuay, State College High School.

• Achievement in Design Award---Tracy Eckenrode and Olivia McCall, Bishop Carroll High School.

• Best Ensemble Award---West Branch High School and Philipsburg Osceola High School (tie),

• Best Musical Number Award---State College High School (As We Stumble Along).  Runner-up -- Bald Eagle High School (Honestly Sincere).

• Best Actress in a Leading Role Award---Emily Dennis, State College High School.  Runner-up--Morgan Sichler, State College High School.

• Best Actor in a Leading Role---Ben Unpingco, Bishop Guilfoyle High School.  Runner-up-- Ricky Howsare, Bedford Area High School.

• Best Featured Dance Award--- Philipsburg High School (The Shriner’s Ballet).  Runner-up-- State College High School (Toledo Surprise).

• Best Production Award --- State College High School.  Runner-up-- Central Cambria High School.

• The Judges’ Discretionary Award: Rising Star went to Daniel Slogosky from Philipsburg Osceola High School for his role of Randolph MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie.

• Chosen by their classmates the Isaacs MVP Awards went to Lexi Krug, Courtney Reese, Shannen Snyder, Tracy Eckenrode, Moran Horell, Mike Kinley, Katie Pribish, Caleb Pons, Joanna Ruhl, Justin Baumgartin, Rachel Reed, and Jamison Monella.

The Isaacs Booster Check of one thousand dollars was accepted by Bald Eagle High School senior, Maggie Mehalko.