Drama Awards, Scholarships and More

Drama Scholarships

The following Drama scholarships are given each year at the Spring Awards Ceremony.

Tina Thompson Poulin Drama Scholarship: This award is to be presented each year to the member of the graduating class of Waterville High School, who has been the most active in dramatics throughout high school and plans to attend an institute of higher learning. This recipient of this award is to be selected by the Drama Director.

Gladys Briggs Walker Drama Scholarship: In memory of Gladys Briggs Walker an outstanding former drama coach at Waterville High School. We present this award to a student who exemplifies the qualities she looked for in a drama student.

Rene Plante Drama Scholarship: As a former director of Waterville High School Drama, Rene wanted his scholarship to be given to a deserving Thespian who was a leader in the drama community.

Drama Awards

The following awards are given at the Drama Banquet.

Best Thespian Award: The Best Thespian award is given to the student who has acquired the most thespian points over his/her career in high school drama and has been a leader in the drama community.

International Thespian Awards 

• Membership card and silver insignia pin
• Honor certificate for 20+ points received
• Honor Cord to be worn at graduation
• Medallian to be worn at graduation
• Gold or Silver Stars awarded every 10 points earned

WSHS Drama Acting and Tech Awards given by the directors at the Banquet

• King/Queen
• Senior Surprise
• New Kid On The Block

Regional and State One-Act Play Competition Awards: An assortment of awards is given at both the regional and state MPA One Act Play Festivals.