One of the most selective merit-based summer programs for academics and arts in the country, Governor’s School offers intensives in the arts, sciences and humanities.

The competition features performances of strings, voice, piano, marimba, brass and woodwind that are judged by accomplished musicians and adjudicators in the area.

Inspired by early American folk potters — and a few Ravenscroft art teachers — she produces whimsical work at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Arkansas.

The students will compete across a range of categories, reflecting the scope of performing arts areas offered at Ravenscroft.

More than 100 pieces of art were submitted, many produced independently of class time.

A culminating project of the first semester of the Stage/Tech elective, the Mock Audition monologue helps Middle School thespians prepare for the second semester’s production of a one-act play.

The district competition also qualifies eight Ravens to audition for All-State honors later this spring.