Arts High School Alumni News

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  Perpich Students Attend MN Opera’s “The Snowy Day” at Ordway Thanks to Generous Donor

  February 7, 2025

  Thanks to the generosity of a parent of a Perpich alum, Perpich students in several arts areas attended a special dress rehearsal performance of the Minnesota Opera’s “The Snowy Day” on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students studying Music, Theater, Musical Theater, and…

  
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  Walz, Flanagan Announce Four Appointments to Perpich Board

  February 7, 2025
  Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced four appointments to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Shannon Finnegan, Megan Haley, Dominique Pierre-Toussaint, and Timothy Wollenzien.
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  John Heimbuch (Theater 1996) Speaks to Students During Common Experience

  January 28, 2025

  Perpich alum, John Heimbuch (Theater 1996), spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, January 27th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom are Perpich graduates.

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  Board Members Leslie LeCuyer and Janet Mohr Say Farewell

  January 24, 2025

  Perpich Board Members Leslie LeCuyer and Janet Mohr attended their final official Board meeting on January 23, 2025. LeCuyer was appointed by Governor Mark Dayton in 2017 and reappointed to the Board in 2021 by Governor Tim Walz. Mohr was appointed by…

  
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  Sheena (Dean) Jimmick (Theater 2006) Makes a Difference for Minnesota Youth

  January 23, 2025

  Sheena (Dean) Jimmick (Theater 2006) is the database manager for Avenues for Youth where they partner with youth experiencing homelessness to help them achieve their dreams. When Sheena was a student at Columbia Heights High School, a drama director there told her…

  
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  Minnesota State Representatives Visit Perpich Center

  January 22, 2025

  Perpich Center for Arts Education was pleased to welcome members of the Minnesota House of Representatives to campus on January 22, 2025. Rep. Mary Frances Clardy (53A), Rep. Mike Freiberg (43B), and Rep. Bianca Virnig (52B) were in attendance.

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  Carl Les Fordahl, Veteran and Combat Artist, Speaks to Students During Common Experience

  December 9, 2024

  Veteran and combat artist, Carl Les Fordahl, spoke with Perpich Arts High School students during Common Ex on Monday, December 9th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom…

  
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  Perpich Arts High School Dance Program Presents “In Step”

  December 9, 2024

  From all corners of the state, the dancers of the Perpich Arts High School Dance Program moved their audiences with “In Step” on December 5th and 6th. The winter concert was the culmination of a semester of work. The dancers demonstrated their…

  
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  Allegra Smisek to be Interim Executive Director of Perpich Center for Arts Education for Remainder of 24-25 School Year

  November 11, 2024

  We are happy to announce that we have a new member of the Perpich community. Allegra Smisek (smee-sheck) will serve as our interim executive director for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Allegra’s start date will be 11/20/24.

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