Awards given at Burgoyne Recital
Awards and Scholarships were given out by Burgoyne Studios to students last week. Students pictured here with Burgoyne’s Kathleen Campbell.
On May 15 the Burgoyne Studios Spring Recital took place in Soda Springs. At the end of the program several awards were given.
The Dr. Roger D. Burgoyne Memorial Scholarship went to violin student Laynee Crofts, daughter of Joe and Katie Crofts of Lego. This scholarship is funded by generous donations from Bayer of Soda Springs and T.R. and Amber Campbell of Layton, Utah.
Because of a tie for an adult half scholarship, a second half scholarship was made available this year by a generous donation from Bob and Marilyn Kukachka of Soda Springs. The recipients of these half scholarships are violin students Deborah Olsen of Grace and Jenny Smith of Soda Springs.
The Charlotte T. Burgoyne Memorial Award of Excellence for 2025 went to violin student Naomi Crofts, daughter of Joe and Katie Crofts of Lego. This award is of no monetary value, but is given to a student who fulfilled all the requirements of the scholarship and then more. Naomi says to anyone striving for a worthwhile goal, “No matter how hard it is, if you keep going it will turn out great.”
When asked how she might use her violin playing skills to make the world a better place, she said, “I have noticed that whenever I perform for people, they really like hearing me play. I can continue to perform and make people’s days. I would like to someday teach others to play the violin so that they can perform for people, too.”
Recognition was given to board members, Shalise Hughes, Elyssa Kunz, and Katie Crofts. Each received a certificate of appreciation for their service on the Burgoyne board, with a 10% discount on their family’s music lessons for the next year.
Each student received a certificate of achievement. Students receiving these awards were:
Bridger Dilworth, a student who is excellent at paying attention to detail.
Naomi Crofts, a student who made remarkable progress this year.
Jenny Smith and Laynee Crofts, students who are self motivated to practice.
Deborah Olsen, a student who follows my directions almost perfectly.
Ada Sumner and Ruby Crandall, students who caught on so quickly at such a young age.
Asher Olsen, a student who strives diligently to play with excellent technique.
Dax Kunz and Ian Crofts, students who can memorize quickly.
Rhett Crifts, Brystol Hughes, and Emma Robinson, students who can sight read excellently.
Brinley Kunz, a student who plays from her heart with style and finesse.
Trey Kunz, a student who feels the style and rhythm of the music and can then put it into his fingers.
Kathleen noted before giving the certificates out that the students each have many gifts, some of which have not yet been discovered. This was just one gift or talent that she had noticed of each one.
Afterwards, refreshments were provided by Brystol Hughes and Elyssa Kunz and enjoyed by all.
