Fine Arts Alumni
Creativity Beyond MDCA
The creativity, confidence, discipline, and collaboration developed through the arts can continue long after graduation. MDCA alumni have carried their talents into music, theatre, film, photography, education, entertainment, and other creative fields.
Where Creativity Can Lead
For generations, Bulldogs have discovered and developed their creative gifts at Mount Dora Christian Academy. For some, those experiences shaped what came next.
From performing and producing to teaching and creating, Fine Arts alumni have continued to use their talents in many ways. Their stories reflect the many paths that can begin with the confidence to create, perform, and share your gifts with others.
Meet Our Fine Arts Alumni
Explore some of the ways former Bulldogs have continued their creative journeys beyond MDCA.
![Gabe Curtis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709649820/mdcacademyorg/nshyycpqpoust48ts9id/Screenshot2024-03-05at93910AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709649820/mdcacademyorg/nshyycpqpoust48ts9id/Screenshot2024-03-05at93910AM.png","width":474}])
Gabe is a 2019 graduate who now owns and operates a video production company helping businesses market themselves in creative and engaging ways.
![James Wakefield]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705712538/mdcacademyorg/cgm1djwpnfg7heisejvq/Screenshot2024-01-19at80113PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705712538/mdcacademyorg/cgm1djwpnfg7heisejvq/Screenshot2024-01-19at80113PM.png","width":326}])
James is a 2020 graduate of MDCA and is now a professional photographer/videographer working with pro athletes.
![Marc Mansfield]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683659167/mdcacademyorg/g6vtblbhb3enkfacwb6e/MarcMansfield.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683659167/mdcacademyorg/g6vtblbhb3enkfacwb6e/MarcMansfield.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683659167/mdcacademyorg/g6vtblbhb3enkfacwb6e/MarcMansfield.png","width":750}])
Marc is a 2011 graduate of MDCA and a singer/songwriter.
![Caleb Emery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683659075/mdcacademyorg/bfecrjcvbetgvgp2m96k/CalebEmery.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683659075/mdcacademyorg/bfecrjcvbetgvgp2m96k/CalebEmery.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683659075/mdcacademyorg/bfecrjcvbetgvgp2m96k/CalebEmery.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683659075/mdcacademyorg/bfecrjcvbetgvgp2m96k/CalebEmery.png","width":1066}])
Caleb is a 2012 graduate of MDCA and has worked on several feature films and multiple tv shows.
![Kasey Kraft (Newton)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683658955/mdcacademyorg/swgpbhhwmdqe4akzik1n/KaseyKraft.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683658955/mdcacademyorg/swgpbhhwmdqe4akzik1n/KaseyKraft.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683658955/mdcacademyorg/swgpbhhwmdqe4akzik1n/KaseyKraft.png","width":768}])
Kasey is a 2014 graduate of MDCA and has worked professionally as a character performer, singer, and actor.
![Kevin Carson Barker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683146517/mdcacademyorg/f9nmnyrdkkiuemj4chg7/KevinBarker.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683146517/mdcacademyorg/f9nmnyrdkkiuemj4chg7/KevinBarker.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683146517/mdcacademyorg/f9nmnyrdkkiuemj4chg7/KevinBarker.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683146517/mdcacademyorg/f9nmnyrdkkiuemj4chg7/KevinBarker.png","width":1200}])
Kevin is a 1985 MDCA grad and has helped produce many shows at MDCA.
![Carson Barker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683146326/mdcacademyorg/cfyuldyowfydrhv0ssus/CarsonBarker.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683146326/mdcacademyorg/cfyuldyowfydrhv0ssus/CarsonBarker.png","width":478}])
Carson is a 2013 graduate of MDCA, he has now worked professionally as a lighting technician, and actor.
![Maeghin Mueller]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683146059/mdcacademyorg/ogevgnwtr5nz2i1xxaw9/MaeghinMueller.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683146059/mdcacademyorg/ogevgnwtr5nz2i1xxaw9/MaeghinMueller.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683146059/mdcacademyorg/ogevgnwtr5nz2i1xxaw9/MaeghinMueller.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683146059/mdcacademyorg/ogevgnwtr5nz2i1xxaw9/MaeghinMueller.png","width":1066}])
Maeghin is a 2012 graduate of MDCA and is now a performing artist and has been cast in national tours for musicals.
Ashley is a 2004 graduate of MDCA and is now a professional photographer.
![Billy Schmidt and Rachel DuVall-Schmidt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683145761/mdcacademyorg/i8mjdichzjspezesha2i/BillySchmidtandRachelDuVall-Schmidt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683145761/mdcacademyorg/i8mjdichzjspezesha2i/BillySchmidtandRachelDuVall-Schmidt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683145761/mdcacademyorg/i8mjdichzjspezesha2i/BillySchmidtandRachelDuVall-Schmidt.png","width":768}])
Billy and Rachel graduated from MDCA in 2007 and 2008 respectively and are now professional musicians.
![Mackenzie LaRoe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683055814/mdcacademyorg/tpko6qqsiocir2pgn838/MackenzieLaRoe.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683055814/mdcacademyorg/tpko6qqsiocir2pgn838/MackenzieLaRoe.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683055814/mdcacademyorg/tpko6qqsiocir2pgn838/MackenzieLaRoe.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683055814/mdcacademyorg/tpko6qqsiocir2pgn838/MackenzieLaRoe.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683055814/mdcacademyorg/tpko6qqsiocir2pgn838/MackenzieLaRoe.png","width":1280}])
Mackenzie is a 2006 graduate of MDCA and now works as a freelance photographer.
![Kat Kemmet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683055763/mdcacademyorg/p2uj1486au8urxpsdgww/KatKemmett.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683055763/mdcacademyorg/p2uj1486au8urxpsdgww/KatKemmett.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683055763/mdcacademyorg/p2uj1486au8urxpsdgww/KatKemmett.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1683055763/mdcacademyorg/p2uj1486au8urxpsdgww/KatKemmett.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683055763/mdcacademyorg/p2uj1486au8urxpsdgww/KatKemmett.png","width":1600}])
Kat is a 2008 graduate of MDCA. She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA where she writes, directs, performs, and produces.
![Emily Reising]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683055438/mdcacademyorg/w0kkqa1jgwz5b1f9ycxi/EmilyRising.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683055438/mdcacademyorg/w0kkqa1jgwz5b1f9ycxi/EmilyRising.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683055438/mdcacademyorg/w0kkqa1jgwz5b1f9ycxi/EmilyRising.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683055438/mdcacademyorg/w0kkqa1jgwz5b1f9ycxi/EmilyRising.png","width":1200}])
Emily is a 2018 graduate of MDCA and is currently an Entertainment Costuming Coordinator at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
![Lindsey Crouch (Massaro)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1683055146/mdcacademyorg/ahuf72fu3ltcceoa3xhx/Lindsey.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1683055146/mdcacademyorg/ahuf72fu3ltcceoa3xhx/Lindsey.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1683055146/mdcacademyorg/ahuf72fu3ltcceoa3xhx/Lindsey.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1683055146/mdcacademyorg/ahuf72fu3ltcceoa3xhx/Lindsey.png","width":960}])
Lindsey Crouch (Massaro), a 2009 graduate of MDCA, is now the band director at Umatilla Middle School.