Fourteen HBUHSD students recognized in Cappies nominations Through this program, high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at nearby schools, and write reviews to be published in local newspapers. After a long year of work, student critics vote for awards in 35 categories, along with four “Commendees” per participating school. Once the votes are calculated, awards are presented at a formal Cappies Gala. For the 2015-2016 school year, the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) had a total of six Cappies nominees and eight Commendees from Fountain Valley High School (FVHS) and the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts (APA). Here they are: Nominees Commendees Ashley Leal Fountain Valley High School Nominated for best comic actress in a play. Play - "Arsenic and Old Lace" Fountain Valley High School Gina Ernst Madeline Schultz Leila Majd-Faridi Danthi Tran Claire Pritchard Fountain Valley High School Nominated for best senior Cappies critic. Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts Emma Baltodano Shannon Mahoney Rachel Fishbough Jacob Menke Andy Jacobson Huntington Beach APA Nominated for best comic actor in a play. Play - "On the Razzle" Sam Johnson Huntington Beach APA Nominated for best featured actor in a play. Play - "On the Razzle" Isabella DiLauro Huntington Beach APA Nominated for best set in a play. Play - "On the Razzle" Coral Gangitano Huntington Beach APA Nominated for best props in a play. Play - "On the Razzle" Click here for more information and a full list of 2016 Cappies nominees and Commendees. The Cappies Award Gala will be held on May 22, 2016 at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Congratulations to all HBUHSD students recognized! Published May 17, 2016 Print