U-High’s band, choir, orchestra and Chamber Collective performed at the annual winter concert on Dec. 18 at Mandel Hall. Many groups played Christmas or holiday-related songs, including the Chamber Collective, which played a Charlie Brown Christmas medley. The orchestra and band played together for the first time since before the pandemic. Here is a review of moments from during the concert and backstage.
Gallery: U-High winter music concert
December 20, 2024
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Lila Coyne, Assistant Editor
Lila Coyne is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as an assistant editor. She began taking journalism in the 2023-24 school year as a ninth grader. Lila is also a member of the debate team. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and listening to Belle and Sebastian.
N.C. Gunning, Photographer
N.C. Gunning is a member of the Class of 2028 and a beginning photojournalist. His favorite part of photojournalism is the chance to take photos of sports — especially soccer and basketball. Outside of photojournalism, N.C. enjoys running and traveling for karate. He also enjoys photography outside of school as well.
Nathan Li, Photographer
Nathan Li, a member of the Class of 2025, is a beginning photojournalist. His favorite part of photojournalism is documenting sports and being able to include his friends. Outside of photojournalism, Nathan likes playing basketball and listening to music.
Awards:
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
Olin Nafziger, Photo Editor-in-Chief
Olin Nafziger is an editor-in-chief of the photojournalism team and a member of the class of 2025. His favorite part of photojournalism is being able to cover local news and events in the U-High community. Outside of photojournalism, Olin enjoys woodworking, watching soccer and motorsport, and completing the New York Times Crossword.
Awards:
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Jaya Alenghat, Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Nathan Li, Olin Nafziger, Eli Raikhel, Grace LaBelle, Ryan Burke-Stevenson, Ellis Calleri, Bryce Light) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Digital Story of the Year: Photo Slideshow (with Olin Nafziger, Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Mia Lipson) — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 National Scholastic Press Association Portfolio of the Year: Photojournalist of the Year — Top 10 Finalist (result announced Nov. 9, 2024)
2024 Illinois All-State Journalism Team2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, multimedia story package (with Haley Maharry, Jaya Alenghat, Chloë Alexander, Clare McRoberts), Mocktail Mania: Fruity, fizzy drinks offer nonalchoholic, fun beverage option
2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, photo gallery or slideshow (with Taariq Ahmed, Mia Lipson, Alex Diamond, Bryce Light, Eli Raikhel), U-High celebrates community spirit in annual Homecoming assembly
2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, sports reaction, third place 2023 Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest, still life, honorable mention