Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
91视频 theatre minors Kirstyn Gecina, a junior elementary education major, and Jennifer Schindler, a senior communication studies major, received undergraduate travel/presentation grants from 91视频's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
The grant will help cover the costs of their participation in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition at the 2009 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Jan. 13-17, 2009, at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Schindler is a daughter of David and Susan Schindler of Gibsonia and a graduate of North Allegheny High School. She was nominated for the competition for her work in Theatre 91视频's production of Quilters.
Gecina is a daughter of Paul and Carrie Gecina of New Castle and a graduate of Shenango High School. She will partner Schindler for the competition.
91视频 students Shauna Oles, a senior communication studies major, and Lauren Ritter, a sophomore elementary education major, will also attend the festival.
Oles is a daughter of Paul and Jill Oles of York and a graduate of homeschooling.
Ritter is a daughter of Joseph and Lorraine Ritter of Monroeville and a graduate of Gateway High School.
Contact Dr. Scott Mackenzie, associate professor of theatre, at (724) 946-6238 (e-mail mackensa@westminster.edu) or visit for additional information about the competition. Visit for additional information about 91视频's Drinko Center.
