Thespian of the Year
The highest award conferred by Hazel Park Drama is "Thespian of the Year", an annual recognition of a student—typically a graduating senior—for exemplary dedication to theatre at Hazel Park High School.
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2026: TBA May 2026
2025: Jeremiah Kemp
2024: Christy Gardner
2023: Katie Norris
2022: Samara Lenhardt
2021: Toby Sanders
2020: Neina McDuffie
2019: Matthew Johnson
2018: Ember Staats
2017: Jatory Powell
2016: Kristina Garrett
2015: Sierra Kobel
2014: Madison Faye Shiplett
2013: Jared Gajos
2012: Sunil Suckoo
2011: Rachel Bouchard
2010: Kelsey Altman
2009: Carmen Andrade
2008: Megan Tommas
2007: Tracey Koziara
2006: Alyssa Lingerfelt
2005: Jean Calkins
2004: Dan Cory
2003: Josh Clay
2002: Sarah Atcho
2001: Conrad Reed
2000: Leah Morris
1999: Nichole Peters
1998: Nina Silke
1997: James Miller
1996: Shawn Polito
1995: Susan Mann
1994: Kristi Shrank
1993: Sherrie Ethridge
1992: Nathan Keeton
1991: Tanya Hart
1990: Robin Lopp
1989: Mike Charbeneau
1988: Frank Anthony Polito
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Ember Staats ('18)
Sierra Kobel ('15)
Jared Gajos ('13)
Jeremiah Kemp ('25)
Katie Norris ('23)
Kristina Garrett ('16)
Madison Faye Shiplett ('14)
Sunil Suckoo ('12)