Newburyport Community award.
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Alumnus Offers $1.5K Community Award to NHS students
Why the Newburyport Community Award?
Newburyport is a special place. It is a small, tight-knit community, where making an impact and community go hand in hand.
What is the Newburyport Community Award?
The Newburyport Community Award awards students $1,500 to pursue an opportunity that furthers their career development, along with lifelong access to mentorship from community leaders.
2020 Award Winner: Alex Parr
“Whoever is lucky enough to go on this scholarship should absorb as much as they can of the world around them and really enjoy the chance they are given. I learned that a lot of what I previously assumed to be complicated within the field of technology is actually not that much different conceptually from the technology we have available to us every day. ”
Why alex.
Alex has gone above and beyond to make an impact within Newburyport’s theatrical community.
As the Head of Stage Crew for the Institution for Savings Auditorium, Alex is the go-to technician for sound, lighting and rigging, along with coordinating needs with clients renting the space, scheduling all stage crew for events, and overseeing event execution. He’s not only the magic behind the curtain, but actively trains others. For example, when the space was recently renovated with a $350k upgrade to all technical systems, Alex attended all trainings for the new technology, then taught trainings for students and staff.
Alex is a hired contractor and volunteer at several of the local theaters in the community. He is knowledgeable on several platforms for lighting, sound design and execution. Alexs is highly sought after for his skills, work ethic and incredible attention to detail.
According to Stephanie Williams, Performing Arts teacher:
“I depend on Alex. And he rises to each and every occasion. He is easy to work with and brings a strong creativity to his technical knowledge. I have always said that one of the best parts of teaching is that we get to learn FROM our students, and I have learned and continue to learn so much from Alex. He is a leader and an innovator and an enormous asset to our program.”
alex’s experience.
Alex attended Microsoft’s Future of Work Summit on October 17th, 2019. At the summit, he learned how leading companies like Microsoft run event production. This year’s summit hosted over 500+ attendees, with key leaders across the company. Alex also had meetings with Microsoft video and content production leaders, including Erren Gotlieb, winner of 6 Emmy’s as Co-creator/Exec Producer/Director of "Disney Presents Bill Nye the Science Guy" television series.
Alex with Emmy Award Winning Producer and original Producer of Bill Nye The Science Guy, Erren Gotlieb
Students.
Want to pursue something you’re passionate about? It can be anything you will believe will push the community forward - a solution to clean the Merrimack River, a solution to reduce Yankee Homecoming waste - you name it, we’ll fund it and connect you with the right people.
Community leaders.
Want to change a students life by converging your expertise with a students passion and curiosity? Think back to when you were a student - imagine if you had access to a community leader like yourself. Now they can! We’ll handle the applications. You choose the student and offer the experience.
FAQs
Who can apply?
Any Newburyport High School student, regardless of year.
What is required from the student?
A student must complete the application form in order to be considered. Within one month of the experience, they must submit a one page reflection paper on what they learned and how they take action on those learning’s go forward.
How do we decide on a student?
Our leadership committee reviews each students application first, then contacts the references included along with others around the community to create a shortlist. Depending on the shortlist, we meet with potential students.
What do we look for?
Community impact. That’s really it. We think grades and intellectual curiosity are very important, along with extra-curricular involvement, but the highest weight goes to a students ability to create impact that helps the community.
If I’m a community leader that wants to help a student, how can I get involved?
Use the sign up link above!