The Legacy Robe is an award given to an ensemble member who has gone above and beyond. Someone who has been a role model to all their cast mates. Someone helpful, hardworking, and compassionate. They embody the Wildcat Way by being kind, safe, respectful, and responsible. The Legacy Robe recognizes an ensemble performer as exemplary!
This year’s Legacy Robe recipient is someone who has been involved in our performing arts programs for many years. From the very beginning, she has demonstrated levels of professionalism, dedication and talent beyond her years. She leads by example and does everything with a positive attitude. She shows up prepared for every rehearsal and consistently works to better herself not only as a performer, but as a leader. Her passion, creativity and heart are admired by all those who surround her.
We are so happy to announce that this year’s Legacy Robe recipient is
Larah West!
Congratulations Larah! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our performing arts community. We are all so proud of you!
The Red Leader Award is given to a member of the pit orchestra who has gone above and beyond. It goes to someone who has been a role model to all their fellow musicians by being dedicated, helpful, and hard-working. This person embodies the Wildcat Way by being kind, safe, respectful, and responsible. The Red Leader Award recognizes a member of the pit orchestra as exemplary.
This year’s award goes to someone who consistently comes to rehearsal prepared and is always focused, attentive, and ready to play. She works incredibly hard daily, both in rehearsal and outside of it too. This year her part has been particularly difficult because it is mostly written for a different instrument, and it has forced her to take a huge leap out of her comfort zone. I knew going into this show that she would have to work extra hard, but I was confident that she would be up to the challenge. I have known her for almost 8 years now so I know how diligent and dedicated she is. She is also helpful, friendly, thoughtful, and an excellent example for everyone in the orchestra.
This year's Red Leader recipient is principal violist
Maritza Mendoza Ochoa!
That is why Maritza Mendoza Ochoa has earned the Red Leader Award. Congratulations Mari, and thank you for all your hard work!
-Joanna Mackinson
Pit Orchestra Director
