Berlin High School Students Win Arts Award

Information via Berlin High School

BERLIN, CT — The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Outstanding Arts Award annually recognizes two seniors in each member high school for their outstanding ability in the arts. The criteria for this honor include excellence in the performing or visual arts, scholarship, and leadership. Students are selected by the high school administration for this honor. Berlin High School is proud to announce that this year’s recipients are Clemens Henning representing excellence in performing arts and Kathryn Markey representing excellence in visual arts. Kathryn and Clemens will be recognized during a virtual event that will be broadcast via local television in the near future.

Clemens Henning is an extremely well-rounded young man with an outstanding work ethic. He is an integral part of the Berlin High School community where he is a member of the Redcoat Marching Band, earning the position of low brass section leader. Clemens has been selected for many audition ensembles including regional and all state festivals in Connecticut, and he was selected to participate in the 2019 National Association for Music Educators All-National Honors Ensemble, representing the top performing high school musicians in the United States. His talent has led him into the community to perform at public events for the Berlin Historical Society as well as membership in the Springfield Youth Orchestra and the Greater Hartford Youth Wind Ensemble. Clemens has also been a stagehand for BHS musicals throughout his high school career. He is a Tech xPert, assisting peers with Chromebook issues, and is enrolled in a rigorous course load. Clemens plans to pursue a BS in physics followed by a masters in engineering.

Kathryn Markey is a young lady with a multitude of talents. She has worked hard academically, is a fantastic artist, and she travels the country as a junior handler for the American Kennel Club. On top of maintaining a rigorous academic program Kathryn has taken on many leadership roles both in school and with the American Kennel Club. As a junior handler mentor Kathryn supports and gives feedback to younger handlers to help them improve their technique. She has also dedicated a significant amount of time to the BHS Upbeat program and has been a student leader for the school’s ADL program, “The Truth About Hate,” that teaches others about bias and bullying and helping to combat it. Kathryn’s postsecondary plans are to attend UConn Storrs Digital Media and Design program, and she looks forward to using her artistic ability as she embarks upon a career in film.

Established in 1953, CAS is a non-profit organization working with Connecticut’s school leaders to improve outcomes for students and helping solve the challenges facing K-12 schools in the state. Their core mission – to promote excellence in the education of all students – is achieved through advocacy, professional development, recognition, and student activities programs. CAS represents nearly 900 of the state’s public and parochial schools.