FAME facilitated a post-production talkback with producers and backstage crew with seniors from JM Wright Technical High School from Stamford CT. The students, who had studied the play in their English class, were able to ask questions of the tradespeople who mounted the production. The school is 1 of 17 technical high schools in CT and has 10 trades including Digital Media, IT, Auto, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing and Heating, Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary, Health Technology, and HVAC.

A new Leaf was added to the Tree of Inspiration on December 17 for GCHS's Director of Choral Music, Edward P. Norris III. A video presentation honoring Mr. Norris was shown at FAME GC's fall event in October. In addition, FAME GC Board members Maria Laino DeLuca and Beth Corets made brief remarks about his accomplishment during the Winter Concert.

During the Winter concert, FAME announced a $3,000 grant award to the GCHS Select Chorale for its June 2025 trip to London and performance at the Vox Anima London music festival. Board members Beth Corets and Maria Laino DeLuca made remarks about the grant.

FAME GC arranged for the students to meet virtually with the show’s producers Hank Unger, Cristina Vivenzio, and producer associate Sophie Glassman of The Araca Group. The producers answered terrific questions submitted by the students who attended the December 5 matinee. Students read S.E. Hinton's seminal YA coming-of-age novel in Kristen Schaefer's class and submitted essays about the novel.

FAME GC subsidized a portion of the ticket prices for the Finley Middle School students to attend the Broadway show.

FAME GC Master Class Speaker Series: Episode 1 (Sponsored by NETFLIX)

Fantastic celebration with alumni and friends at The Marker Restaurant including new leaf inductee Edward P. Norris III.

FAME donated a pair of new STHOUYN brand Mid-Century modern wood and faux-leather accent chairs to GCTV for the studio’s set.

GCHS Alum co-produced two Tony-nominated musicals this season and won the Tony award for Best Musical for The Outsiders.

FAME GC awarded $1000 to each of the four graduating seniors: Natalia Monsale, Jaida Ciampi, Phoebe George, and Harrison Velentzas.

FAME GC revealed AJ Johnson's Leaf for the Tree of Inspiration at a ceremony in the GCHS lobby featuring student performances and the presentation of a donation to the ceramics program.

Five pottery wheels and foot pedals plus other supplies were purchased for the ceramics program which is the brainchild of GCHS art teacher Maria Verni.

FAME GC awarded $1000 scholarships each to six graduating GCHS seniors: TaRea Galatro, Ellie Knobel, Rodni Leftwich Jr., Genalie Prezeau, Dakota Wiesner, and Alissa Woska.

A Pearl River Baby Grand piano was donated to GCHS and is located in the auditorium for use by the choir and drama departments. 

Three (3) 50" Panasonic Plasma Monitors with HDMI and SDI inputs compatible with current GCTV workflow were donated to the studio.

Following the inaugural installation, celebrants enjoyed a lively evening at The Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar.

FAME GC revealed a dramatic new art installation in the GCHS lobby.

A working vintage La Tosca Riviera accordion in a travel case was donated to the GCHS Music Department. 

FAME GC awarded $1000 scholarships each to two graduating seniors: Keith Callaghan and Zach Gotterbarn.

A Gulbransen theatre organ circa 1970's was donated to GCHS by the Mele Family of Huntington to the Music Department.