PAVA Hall of Fame - Notre Dame Regional High School

‘Choir Seyer’ Hits High Note with PAVA Hall of Fame Induction Ellen Seyer says what she has done for the Performing and Visual Arts at Notre Dame Regional High School (NDHS) over the past 30 years is nothing extraordinary. “I’ve just done my job,” she said, deflecting all credit while shining a light on the …

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March 27, 2023May 31, 2023

2023 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Jacob Seyer ’10

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Ann Hayes

2023 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Rising, Acclaimed Guitarist Jacob Seyer Jacob Seyer, ’10, is an emerging star on the acoustic guitar scene, creating “cinematic, exciting, cathartic and relaxing” music while inspiring creativity wherever he goes. A Kelso, Missouri native now residing in Bellingham, Washington, Jacob is garnering growing acclaim as not only an incredibly …

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March 8, 2023May 31, 2023

2023 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductees

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Jordan Eastridge

Notre Dame Regional High School is proud to announce the newest inductees into its Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame! Ellen Seyer and Jacob Seyer (‘10) will be inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame class. This talented Notre Dame teacher and alumnus will be honored at the PAVA Hall of Fame luncheon on …

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March 31, 2022May 31, 2023

2022 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Cynthia R. King

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Ann Hayes

King to Take Her Final Bow Cindy King glances around Room 401 in bewilderment. “What do you do with all this stuff?” asked the Director of Theatre Arts at Notre Dame Regional High School, as she ticks off plan books, grade books, yearbooks and muddles over the compilation of a half century’s worth of teaching …

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March 29, 2022May 31, 2023

2022 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Jerry Grim

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Ann Hayes

As a child, Jerry Grim would draw horses and cowboys. “I’ve always been interested in art,” he said. As he matured, that yearning to create continued to stir. Grim, a Bloomfield, Missouri, native, credits Mr. Blanchard, his high school art teacher, for truly inspiring him and setting him on his path. He was “really friendly …

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February 1, 2022May 31, 2023

PAVA Hall of Fame Luncheon & Musical Alumni Night

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Jordan Eastridge

Notre Dame Regional High School is proud to announce the newest inductees into the Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame! Cynthia R. King and Jerry Grim will be inducted into the 2022 Hall of Fame class, and Cate Devaney (’04), Becki Essner (‘76) and Blake Palmer (’08) will be formally inducted into the 2020 …

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January 14, 2022January 24, 2022

Cindy King Announces Retirement

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Jordan Eastridge

Miss Cynthia R. King, Head of the Performing and Visual Arts Department, has announced her retirement from Notre Dame Regional High School. As the director of the fall drama and spring musicals, Miss King has dedicated 50 years of service to the students of Notre Dame. Miss King has taught many students who have continued …

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January 13, 2022January 24, 2022

Tanya Davis Retiring from Notre Dame

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Jordan Eastridge

After 19 years of service to Notre Dame Regional High School, Mrs. Tanya Davis has announced her retirement. Mrs. Davis is currently the head of the Family and Consumer Science Department and varsity cheerleading coach. “It has been an honor to work with Mrs. Davis not only with our cheer program but as her co-worker. …

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October 25, 2021May 31, 2023

ND Sets the Stage for Life on Broadway

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Ann Hayes

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled,” wrote Greek philosopher and biographer Plutarch. That wisdom is no better exemplified than in Scott City, Missouri, native and Notre Dame Regional High School graduate Matthew Buttrey. Childhood Forays into Theatre A New York-based scenic and environmental designer, Buttrey entered …

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October 8, 2020May 31, 2023

2020 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductee: Cate Devaney ’04

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Lindsey Grojean

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 PAVA Hall of Fame Luncheon was cancelled. The 2020 PAVA Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized for their achievements at the 2021 PAVA Hall of Fame Luncheon. When she graduated Notre Dame Regional High School, Cate Devaney wanted to be an architect. The visual artist even worked …

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