TEMPLE, Texas — Five Temple High School Fine Arts students will be continuing their education in fine arts related fields of study when they move on to college next year. The Temple High School Fine Arts Department recognized those seniors during the program’s annual “Signing Day” celebration on Friday (May 15). The celebration honors students who will be going on to college to major or minor in fine arts related fields of study.
During the ceremony, the students were recognized individually as staff highlighted their accomplishments, the school each will be attending, and their planned field of study. The students signing during the ceremony are listed below, along with the school they signed with, and their planned field of study.
Ayden Lampkin Temple College Music Education
Noah Pena Temple College Music Education
Gustavo Sanchez Texas A&M University Chemical Engineering/Music Minor
Jesus Smith Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor Music Education
Amari Traylor Temple College Music Education
“We are proud to recognize and celebrate these outstanding members of the Class of 2026 who will continue their studies in music after graduation,” said Shirley Johnston Boquin, coordinator of fine arts for Temple ISD. “These students represent the exceptional talent, dedication, and passion found throughout Temple ISD’s Fine Arts programs, and they have made our district incredibly proud. We are confident they will continue to accomplish great things as they pursue their future goals. In addition to these students, many other Fine Arts graduates will be continuing their education, serving in the military, and remaining actively involved in the arts through performance and participation. Their hard work, creativity, and commitment continue to shine brightly and exemplify what it means to be Temple Proud!”
The students have also combined to receive more than $ 45,000 in scholarships from their respective institutions. Following the ceremony, the department hosted a reception for the students and their families. The TISD Fine Arts Department began hosting a “Signing Day” celebration in 2019.