The spotlight is shining brightly on the Greenfield High School Drama Department as several Hawks have earned prestigious Jerry Award nominations for their outstanding work in this year's production of Disney's High School Musical.

Presented by the Overture Center in Madison, the Jerry Awards honor excellence in musical theater across Wisconsin, celebrating student achievement both on stage and behind the scenes. This year, Greenfield's actors impressed with powerful performances, standout vocals, and spirited choreography—earning recognition in multiple leading and supporting categories.

Greenfield's 2025 Jerry Award Nominees:

Outstanding Leading Performance

• Jack Dey as Troy Bolton

• Madalyn Sims as Gabriella Montez

• Kianiz Torres as Sharpay Evans

Outstanding Supporting Performance

• Romario Ortega as Ryan Evans

• Rudolph Schiermeister as Zeke Baylor

• Tisha Campos Peña as Taylor McKessie

• Olivia Kull as Kelsi Neilson

• Talia Uecker as Mrs. Darbus

Outstanding Dance Performance

• Jose Cruz — Ensemble

These nominations represent more than talent—they reflect the dedication, discipline, and collaboration that brought High School Musical to life. Countless hours of rehearsals, vocal coaching, set preparation, and choreography went into this production, and the recognition is a testament to the passion and drive of our student performers and staff.

The final Jerry Award recipients will be announced in May, and until then, we celebrate our nominees and the entire cast and crew for their remarkable achievement.

Congratulations, Hawks Drama—you're soaring and flying!