Matilda: Multiple Honors from Hennepin Arts
Matilda: Multiple Honors from Hennepin Arts
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Richfield High School’s spring musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, earned multiple honors from the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Education program, which celebrates excellence in high school theater across Minnesota.
Senior Amelia Rheinhart received the prestigious “Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role” award for her portrayal of Matilda. Bea Jongsma (Miss Honey) was recognized with “Honorable Mention in a Leading Role” and Gabe Hernandez (Rudolpho) received “Honorable Mention in a Featured Role.”
Behind the scenes, Warner Larsen was awarded “Outstanding in Technical Leadership” for his costume design, while Michelle Downing and Felix Defor were recognized for their exceptional work in stage management and set design with "Honorable Mention in Technical Leadership."
Evaluators gave several additional "Shout Outs" to the cast and crew, including Craig Edwards, Charlotte Jacobson, Ensemble Vocal, Ensemble Acting, Ensemble Performance and Overall Performance.
As part of the recognition, Amelia, Bea and Gabe have been invited to perform in the Spotlight Showcase at the historic State Theatre on Tuesday, June 10. Tickets are available through the Hennepin Theatre Trust website.
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Noah Mayer, a senior at Richfield High School, was recently named a nominee for the MSHSL Academic, Arts, and Athletics Award. This prestigious honor recognizes a senior who excels academically while actively participating in both athletic and fine arts programs.
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Ava will be competing in the 2026 Special Olympics as one of only four athletes on the USA Games gymnastics team.
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We are thrilled to announce that Richfield High School has been named one of the "Best Public High Schools" by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26!
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From the soccer field to the science lab, Amelia Rheinhart is leaving her mark at Richfield High School. This fall, she’s headed to Gustavus Adolphus College to major in Biology—the first step on her path to becoming a genetic counselor.
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Jessica will attend Augsburg University this fall to study Communications and Creative Writing. Her goal? To become a journalist who sheds light on injustice—whether it’s exposing political corruption or reporting on human rights violations around the globe.
