Five seniors from Geneseo High School are making their mark in the arts by committing to pursue fine arts education at the college level. In a lively ceremony at the school’s concert hall, Kara Sancken, Logan VanDeWoestyne, Joseph Versluis, Shay Schehl, and Paxton Sherbyn celebrated their next steps surrounded by family and friends. These talented students will major in fields such as music education, musical theater, and tuba performance at institutions including Olivet University, Roosevelt University, the University of Central Florida, Northern Illinois University, and Black Hawk College. Their dedication to the arts sets an inspiring example for their community.
Kara Sancken, Logan VanDeWoestyne, Joseph Versluis, Shay Schehl, and Paxton Sherbyn were joined by family and friends as they signed on with the colleges of their choice.
Kara Sancken, presented by John Versluis, is the daughter of Glen and Christy Sancken. Kara will be attending Olivet University, where she will be majoring in music education and participating in the marching band and various instrumental ensembles.
Logan VanDeWoestyne, introduced by Joe DePauw, is the son of Kim and Ryan VanDeWoestyne. Logan will be attending the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, where he will be majoring in musical theater.
Joseph Versluis, presented by Jamie Kotovsky, is the son of John and Lisa Versluis. Joseph will be attending the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he will be majoring in music education and participating in the marching band, concert band, and, if time allows, the pep band.
Shay Schehl, introduced by John Versluis, is the daughter of Chris and Cheryl Schehl. Shay will be attending Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where she plans to double major in music education and tuba performance. Shay hopes to participate in the band, orchestra, chamber ensembles, marching band, and choir while at NIU.
Paxton Sherbyn, presented by Larry Lord, is the son of Kelly and Polly Sherbeyn. Paxton will be attending Black Hawk College, where he will be participating in the choir and jazz band, as well as the theory programs and piano classes. Paxton plans to continue performing, writing, and recording music before transferring to a university to attain his bachelor’s degree in music education.