Senior Shelby Saper is well deserving of this acknowledgement as she contributes tremendously to the performing arts programs in OHS. Not only is she able to play several stringed instruments (acoustic guitar and the ukulele, just to name a few), but she also possesses a powerful and moving alto voice.

 Never one to shy away from a performance in the class give me the mic, she often provides accompaniment to singers, and even back up vocals to other artists when needed. She is also a veteran give me the mic student; she has taken the class since her sophomore year, and her experience becomes evident as she displays confidence every time she seems to go on stage. In addition to her on-stage presence, Shelby’s large repertoire ranges from the Beatles to Sam Smith, on several of these she has even accompanied herself, which is an impressive feat on its own. Shelby has also proven to be an incredibly reliable performer, as more than once she has been called on to put on a last minute performance to fill in after a cancellation. However, Shelby’s musical talents weren’t only put into Ossining cultural arts programs, she’s also shared that she has tried out for talent shows such as the X factor, showing her vigor and tenacity in pursuing the cultural arts.

  Her willingness to perform on stage is also shown in her participation in the drama club. Having performed in all of the school’s musical productions, showing such dedication to the theatrical arts that she went on an unforgettable trip to Edinburgh, Scotland with Ossining High School’s theater troupe. Her deep involvement in drama has also gotten her appointed as the President of the Drama Club, a very well deserved title.

   Even in being such a resourceful and talented musician, Shelby is often modest about her performances, and she is more often than not the first one to criticize herself after a performance, despite receiving accolades from her peers. For this virtue is why and truly masterful showmanship, Shelby was unanimously selected to be November’s artist of the month.