Northwoods residents and theatergoers are encouraged to
log on to E-bay and donate to a great cause, the Lindsay McKenzie
Memorial Music Scholarship.
The Three Lakes Theater Company will be auctioning six
tickets to its
Friday, June 18, 2004
, production of “The Wizard of Oz,” with all proceeds benefiting
Lindsay’s memory.
A 2004 graduate of
Rhinelander
High School
who was active in jazz band, drama, concert band and treble choir, the
18-year-old was planning to study vocal jazz at the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay. However,
in August of 2003 she was diagnosed with a rare, and ultimately
incurable, brain cancer.
Following her passing on
November 17, 2003
, her parents, Bill and Linda McKenzie, requested that memorials be used
to create a scholarship in their daughter’s name.
“We are excited about the prospect of helping raise
money for this scholarship,” says TLTC Publicity Director, Linda
Goldsworthy, one of Lindsay’s teachers.
“She was an extraordinary young woman who loved the fine arts
and believed in standing up for what was right.”
Goldsworthy was not Lindsay’s only connection to the
group, TLTC sound technician Brian Bex had been dating her for one and a
half years. He, along with
Lindsay’s parents and friends, went to great lengths to fundraise so
the scholarship could become a reality.
At Goldsworthy’s suggestion, the TLTC Board of
Directors decided raise money for the scholarship using an E-bay
auction. “We are in the
process of creating a scholarship for students in the arts.
Lindsay’s memorial seemed like a great springboard for starting
our own program,” she explained.
The E-bay auction for the six tickets will begin on
Saturday, May 29 and will end 14 days later.
“The tickets are in row J of the center section.
They are premier seats for seeing all the special effects and
showcasing the auditorium’s acoustics,” said Goldsworthy.
The six tickets will be auctioned off in pairs.
“We’re hoping that by auctioning off the six tickets in pairs
will attract more bidders. This
way, either a group of two, four or six can enjoy the show.”
Starting bids for each pair of tickets will be face
value, $20.
To bid any or all of the tickets, simply log on to www.ebay.com.
The tickets will be listed under the following title: Wizard of
Oz Tickets –
Three
Lakes
. The sub-title will read:
Lindsay McKenzie Scholarship Fundraiser.
“Our hope is that the Northwoods will help us raise
money for this great cause. Lindsay
loved music and musical theater. I can think of no better way to honor
her memory than by adding to that scholarship fund,” concluded
Goldsworthy.
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Lindsay McKenzie
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Scholarship
Requirements
"Any
student accepted to a [post]secondary school in pursuit of
teaching, performance, or technical support in the field of music
and the performing arts will be considered; grade point is assumed
to meet the requirements of the accepting institution. Student
should have played an instrument in the high school band program
to assure ability to read music. Student must be able to
read music. Financial need is a factor only to the extent
that the award should go to a student who is not obviously able to
afford all costs of the desired program without the help of loans
or grants.
Students having participated in both band and choral programs
should be at the top of the list; however, band students who have
supported the choral program and/or the drama productions
technically or as accompanists are also at the head of the list.
Recipient should have demonstrated willingness to share time and
ability with other people in the music programs, in the school in
general, and in the community." |
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