ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS
Interlochen’s 51st Presidential Scholar
A Young Actor with Range This year, Christian Trimmingham (IO 21, IAC 22, IAA 22-24) became the 51st Interlochen Arts Academy student to be named a Presidential Scholar and one of only 22 young artists selected nationwide to “represent the best of our nation’s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country.” Christian played the leading role of Howard Beale in Network , Claudius in Shakespeare’s Hamlet , and Frederick Douglass in Edmonia while
68), an Emeritus Trustee and cousin of Jim (IAA 64-67, IAC/NMC 64), who passed away in 2021. Christian’s instructor, William “Bill” Church, was also recognized as a Distinguished Teacher by the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Bill, director of theatre and artistic director for the Interlochen Shakespeare Festival, noted, “Christian brings intelligence, energy, and talent to each opportunity. He is the perfect choice to be Interlochen’s newest Presidential Scholar, and the theatre faculty are incredibly proud of his accomplishments.”
maintaining a rigorous academic load and performing community service. He was the recipient of Interlochen’s prestigious Jim Glenn Scholarship in Shakespeare and Set Design, established by Michael Dermody (IAA 66-
Interlochen continues to hold the highest number of Presidential Scholars among all high schools nationwide.
“Applying and being selected for the 2024 Presidential Scholars Award has been one of the most profound and academically challenging endeavors in my young life. I could not be more honored and humbled at being selected for this unique award, and I will certainly take this important experience forward, into and beyond college.”
— Christian Trimmingham (IO 21, IAC 22, IAA 22-24)
ACADEMIC Inspired by a “Current Events and Journalism” class, students shepherded the creation of a monthly newspaper, The Interlochen Times , which garnered national attention. DePaul University recognized the paper in its Blue Book , an annual anthology of the “best American high school writing” in poetry, short fiction, essays, and journalism. One student’s Times article was published in DePaul’s anthology— Blue Book’s highest honor.
CREATIVE WRITING Academy students’ written-word creativity connected them to the community outside campus. “Interlochen in Town” continued as writers showcased their storytelling and poetry at the City Opera House in nearby Traverse City. Back on campus, perspectives were broadened by visiting artists including Ilya Kaminsky, author of Dancing in Odessa , and Deb JJ Lee, the graphic novelist behind the Interlochen community read, In Limbo .
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2024 ANNUAL REPORT
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