Success Stories
Mount Dora Christian Academy loves to showcase the success of our alumni in the fine arts! Here, we celebrate our graduates who have excelled in band, theatre, and art. Through their talent, hard work, and dedication, they have impacted their respective fields and continue to inspire current and future students to pursue their passions. We hope their stories will serve as a source of motivation and encouragement for all those interested in the arts.
![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.