Wylie Performing Arts Center was filled with cheers, cameras, and heartfelt applause as the district hosted its Fine Arts Signing Day—a special celebration honoring seniors who are committing to continue their journey in the arts after graduation.
This warm and joyful event recognized students planning to major, minor, or participate in extracurricular fine, performing, or visual arts programs at the collegiate level. Each student had the opportunity to personalize a display table highlighting their high school accomplishments, and many were surrounded by proud family, friends, and faculty.
The ceremony began with opening remarks, followed by the introduction of each student and their post-graduation plans:
🎶 Ryan Butler – Abilene Christian University
Major: General Engineering
Joining: Instrumental Concert and Marching Band
Scholarships: ACU Instrumental Band Scholarship, Marching Band Scholarship
🎼 Allison McCall – Abilene Christian University
Major: Journalism | Minor: Music
Joining: Big Purple Marching Band, Concert Band
Scholarships: ACU Instrumental Band Scholarship, Big Purple Marching Band Scholarship, Jennifer & Sabrina Turner Scholarship
🎤 Audrey Alvarado – Abilene Christian University
Joining: ACU Pom Squad
Scholarships: Stone Owl Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, College Tour Scholarship
🎷 Eryn Robertson – Angelo State University
Major: Animal Science | Joining: Ram Band
Scholarship: ASU Distinguished Scholarship
📸 Donnel Muheto – Cisco College
Major: Photography
🎨 Sydney Nelson – Cisco College
Major: Digital Design & Animation
🖌️ Zycuria Rush – Cisco College
Major: Art Business
🎭 Alora Parkinson – Cisco/McMurry University
Major: Studio Arts
Scholarship: Cisco Achievement Scholarship
🎨 Cole Chadwell – Hardin-Simmons University
Major: Art (Bachelor of Arts)
Scholarships: HSU President’s Scholarship, Simmons Exchange Grant
🎭 Darrion Hawkins – Louisiana State University
Major: Theatre
📸 Maddox Guillen – Texas Tech University
Major: Photography | Minor: Theatre Arts
🖌️ Marley Edwards – Texas Tech University
Major: Art
Scholarships: TTU Price, TTU FO Top 10 Bonus, TTU FR Presidential Merit Scholarship
🎬 Krystal Nelson – Texas Tech University
Major: Creative Media Industry | Minor: Theatrical Design
Scholarship: Dyess Spouses' Club Scholarship
👗 Shaylee Bahner – University of North Texas
Major: Fashion Design
🎥 Olivia Sarabia – University of North Texas
Major: Visual Effects
🎨 Isabel Cerna – University of Texas at Arlington
Major: Fine Arts & Education
Each student’s announcement highlighted not only their future plans but the scholarships and programs that recognize their incredible talent and dedication. Wylie ISD is proud to support the fine arts as a core part of a well-rounded education and celebrates these students for pursuing their passions at the next level.
Whether on stage, behind a camera, or in the studio—these Bulldogs are ready to make their mark.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Fine Arts signees!
It's Great To Be A Wylie Bulldog!
