MVHS's Zachary Lowhurst Receives Leadership Scholarship

DANVILLE, CA — Monte Vista High School's Zachary Lowhurst was a hardworking thespian in the campus drama department, and that has paid off as he looks toward college. He is also a member of the International Thespian Society, and through that affiliation—along with his strong work ethic—he is receiving college financial assistance thanks to a scholarship established by current and former leaders of the Educational Theatre Association.

Lowhurst is the 2019 recipient of the ITS/EdTA's Michael J. Peitz leadership scholarship, which is awarded to an inducted thespian who successfully demonstrates leadership abilities. “Theatre has helped me become a more creative, innovative, forward-thinking individual beyond the curtains of my theater," Lowhurst said. "In every aspect of my life theatre inspires me to push myself as a hard worker, self-starter, and leader, grabbing the chance to guide others.”

ITS is the honor society of middle and high school students who participate in theatre in their schools. To qualify for induction into ITS, a student needs 100 hours of work in theatre arts. The scholarships are for a variety of areas of theatre and related study including: technical theatre, theatre education, marketing, student achievement and leadership.