First Place
Megan Bishop
Seminole High School
Second Place
Mackenzie McLean
Gibbs High School
Third Place
Tatiana Del Rio
Palm Harbor University High School
Fourth Place
Kamille Perez
Osceola Fundamental High School
Created by Dr. Jeffrey Walker and the Pinellas Education Foundation, Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Competition is a year-long initiative that helps students hone their audition, portfolio, and performance skills. Participants in Walker’s Rising Stars compete for college scholarships in six categories: Culinary Arts, Dance, Instrumental, Theater, Visual Arts, and Vocal Performance.
The Walker’s Rising Stars Casting Call is now open for Pinellas County high school juniors and seniors. The deadline to apply and submit a virtual audition is October 15, 2023.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available
More details coming soon on the 2024 Walker’s Rising Stars Scholarship Competition showcase ticket information.
For event inquiries, please contact Kiersten Keely at [email protected] or 727-588-4816, ext. 2111.
First Place
Megan Bishop
Seminole High School
Second Place
Mackenzie McLean
Gibbs High School
Third Place
Tatiana Del Rio
Palm Harbor University High School
Fourth Place
Kamille Perez
Osceola Fundamental High School
First Place
Ethan Abercrombie
Tarpon Springs High School
Second Place
Laura Kopec
Palm Harbor University High School
Third Place
Hailey Foster
Palm Harbor University High School
Fourth Place
Jonathan Miller
Gibbs High School
First Place
Arista Athanassie
East Lake High School
Second Place
Alana Hogan
Gibbs High School
Third Place
Charlie Lane
Palm Harbor University High School
Fourth Place
Caleb “CJ” McGuire
Countryside High School
First Place
Madison Abrams
Tarpon Springs High School
Second Place
Za’Naisha McGuire
Gibbs High School
Third Place
Sophia Bryant
Gibbs High School
Fourth Place
Addyson Reese
Palm Harbor University High School
First Place
Israel Harris
Gibbs High School
Second Place
Mikaela Parrish
East Lake High School
Third Place
Cathleen Qiao
Largo High School
Fourth Place
Amelia Perron
Gibbs High School
First Place
Niliah Jackson
Lealman Innovation Academy
Second Place
Marcus Morton
Tarpon Springs High School
Third Place
Jake Howard
Tarpon Springs High School