Pictured: East Islip Middle School eighth grader Paige Mathers was recently awarded the prestigious SCMEA Burnhardt J. Rydzeski Scholarship.
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East Islip Middle School eighth grader Paige Mathers was recently awarded the prestigious SCMEA Burnhardt J. Rydzeski Scholarship, given to very serious, talented, dedicated and hardworking students. Mathers plans to use the $500 scholarship for private study.
Mathers plays flute in the EIMS Concert Band and participates in gymnastics, but her true love is singing and musical theater. She has been attending NYSSMA for voice since the second grade, always receiving the highest rating possible, and travels to Manhattan daily for rehearsals. Mathers has performed in a variety of musical productions at the Broadhollow Theatre Company, CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport, Smithtown Performing Arts Center and Studio Theatre of Long Island in Lindenhurst. She has trained acting, dance and voice at the Argyle Academy of the Arts in Babylon, where she received Best Soloist and Best Overall Performer awards.
“Paige is an amazing student and so deserving of this scholarship,” said teacher Concetta Stevens, who nominated Mathers for the honor. “Even with her vigorous and demanding schedule, Paige always gives 100% with a smile and grace while maintaining excellent school grades.”
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