Students from Pella and Pella Christian High School earned recognition for their performances in their musicals this past academic year. The Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards celebrates the achievements of students involved in high school musicals across the state.

The following Pella High School students received Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards:
– Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role: Aurelia Zylstra as “Ellie”, Joeley Helle as “Katherine”
– Distinguished Scene: “Just One Day”
– Special Recognition For Student Orchestra
– Special Recognition For Performance in a Principal Role: Alex Demuth as “Mike”, Pella Community High School

Pella Christian students honored:
– Outstanding Scene in a Musical – To Life
– Special Recognition for Performance in a Leading Role – Evan Tschetter (Tevye)
– Special Recognition for Performance in a Leading Role – Bella De Haan (Chava)