Congratulations! 8 Students Inducted into International Thespian Society

The North Shore School District is pleased to announce that eight students were inducted into the International Thespian Society (ITS) under the direction of teacher Mr. Aaron Brateman on October 22, 2025.

Congratulations goes out to Maggie Collier, Luca Dekkers, Olivia Kenny, Adrianna Moreno, Mia Pinto, Julia Price, Isabella Sun and Kayla Wasniewski who all thrive as creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, brilliant communicators, and empathetic individuals through theatre. Each pledged to:

- Make a difference and cultivate each person’s skills, strengths, and talents

- Take care of one another and yourself

- Be respectful, considerate, and honest with each other

The International Thespian Society ITS) is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program.

ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.

Many thanks to Mr. Aaron Brateman and the senior members of the Thespian Honor Society, Ms. Dalia Rodriguez, Director of Fine and Performing Arts, Arts Angels, Ms. Sharon Morello, parents, school community, and all our Vikings for your unwavering support of our North Shore thespians.

Congratulations to all!

Go Vikings Go!

Article and photos by Shelly Newman