Renowned composer and conductor, scored hundreds of television episodes, television films and feature films
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Nancy (Dewhirst) Thielen, CHS Class of 1953
Founded the Nancy Thielen School of Piano, South Dakota Musicians Hall of Fame.
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Don Hall, CHS Class of 1942
Originated and edited SD’s first newspaper supplements devoted to arts and entertainment. Co-founded the Aberdeen Community Theatre, founded the Aberdeen Film Society. Reviewed all levels of plays, musicals, pageants, concerts, and art galleries.
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Ronald Holgate, CHS Class of 1955
A talented and award-winning actor, in 1969, he received the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor. Appeared in, starred in, adapted, and directed many Broadway and touring productions around the country.
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Thomas F. Kelly, CHS 1974-2004
Spent his entire 31 year teaching career as a Language Arts and Theater instructor at CHS, and as the drama director for 17 years.
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