Local Students to Perform in Prestigious Competition

Five Palm Harbor teens will showcase their talents at Ruth Eckerd Hall during the Walker's Rising Stars Scholarship Competition on May 24.

The teens are among 25 Pinellas County high school juniors and seniors who were selected as finalists in the prestigious competition.

Scholarships up to $5,000 will be awarded to solo performers in the areas of dance, drama, vocal music, instrumental music, and visual arts; and to groups of up to 3 students for video arts.  

The Palm Harbor teens who were selected as finalists are listed below, along with a link to their fan page-

Ashley Caprio (Dance Finalist), senior at Palm Harbor University High

Lindsay Norton (Dance Finalist), junior at East Lake High School

Savannah Clawson (Video Arts Finalist), senior at East Lake High School

Martin Coleman (Video Arts Finalist), senior at Palm Harbor University High

Kayla Gaffney (Video Arts Finalist), senior at Palm Harbor University High School

The Walker's Rising Stars Scholarship Competition Finals will be held at 7:00 p.m. on May 24 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Tickets can be purchased at the Ruth Eckerd Box Office, by phone (727) 791-7400 or online. Tickets are $10 in advance for adults and $12 the day of the show. Tickets are $5 for seniors and students.

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