Chiles Performing Arts Boosters

05/14/2026

Special Awards received at the 2026 Senior Award Convocation in the auditorium Tuesday evening recognized Chiles seniors’ many achievements. Once again, Performing Arts Department students were recognized for their many accomplishments.

Congratulations to Jack Goodman for winning the Lawton Chiles Award and to Charlotte Simone for receiving the Duco Award!

Thank you to those of you who attended the 2026 Senior Award Convocation in the auditorium Tuesday evening to help us recognize our seniors' many achievements. Attached is a list of the top award recipients.

**Seniors not present at the ceremony may pick up their awards packet from Ms. Penton in the IRC beginning at lunch on Wednesday, May 13.

**Anyone interested in purchasing photos of the ceremony from GradImages is encouraged to register via gradimages.com/registration]GradImages.com/registration to receive an email from them with the link to the images once they are available.

05/14/2026

The Best & Brightest Awards recognize outstanding high school seniors—representing public, private, and homeschool programs across Leon County—who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement along with a strong commitment to leadership and community service. Finalists were selected through a competitive process and interviewed by a panel of judges.

All finalists were honored at the Best & Brightest Awards Ceremony on May 13th at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.

Congratulations to our Chiles High School Performing Arts Department students for representing our department so well:

Charlotte Simone — Drama and Performing Arts
Mason Adams — Music

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments!

The Best & Brightest Awards program recognizes dynamic seniors in Leon County public and private high schools. These school-based winners have proven their dedication and ability in a wide variety of disciplines. Through their leadership, these students have selflessly devoted their time to public service and improving their schools and community, all while maintaining scholastic excellence.

Last night at the 20th annual Best & Brightest awards ceremony, the top 3 from each category was announced. We are proud of all the Lawton Chiles High school based winners and top 3 winners, who were recognized. Students who placed as Winners, Runner-Up and Honorable Mention received additional recognition and a monetary prize.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to all Chiles High School students who received academic awards! We’re especially proud to see so many students from our Performing Arts Department recognized for their achievements.

A special congratulations to:

*Cameron Broder for receiving the Fine Arts Department Award for 9th grade

*Nora Roberts for receiving the Fine Arts Award for 10th grade

*Sofi Howard-Gutierrez for receiving the AP World Languages Award for 10th grade

We are so proud of all of your hard work and accomplishments!

05/09/2026

🤩🤩🤩 Congratulations to Sterling and the Chiles High Beach Volleyball team!!! The 2026 2A state champs!!! 🥇🥇🥇The girls swept Merritt Island today to win Chiles’ 1st ever state beach title!!!

05/09/2026

Congratulations to all of the participants in the Florida History Fair. And special recognition goes to Addison Roberts and Julia Bonfanti who are heading to Nationals!

05/05/2026

End of the year for Theatre so many talented students enjoyed them all! Great job everyone and a special shoutout to our 2026 Seniors!

05/05/2026

🎭✨ THE STAGE IS SET ✨🎭
Lawton Chiles Performing Arts proudly presents the 2026 Theatre Showcase!
Join us TONIGHT, May 5 at 6:30 PM in the auditorium for a night packed with talent, creativity, and unforgettable performances.
🔥 Duet scenes from Theatre 1
🎬 Student-directed scenes from Theatre 2, 3, & 4
🎶 Group musicals from 7th Period Musical Theatre
From powerful acting moments to show-stopping musical numbers, this is where passion meets the spotlight.
Bring your friends. Bring your energy. And get ready to be amazed. 🌟

05/04/2026

Event: Theatre Showcase
Presented by: Lawton Chiles Performing Arts
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Auditorium
Performances include:
Duet scenes from Theatre 1
Student-directed scenes from Theatre 2, 3, and 4
Group musicals from 7th period Musical Theatre

05/01/2026

Great job end of year concert for Guitar! So proud of our students

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Anna Marie Friars for being a 2026 Opening Nights Arts Advocate Award Finalist!