2025 PSW Class Finalist Review

2025 PSW Class Finalist Review

By: Mikey McGuire

Congratulations to all of our 2025 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.

1st - Ayala HS (99.500)

Ayala comes out swinging with their stunning 2025 program “Beholder of the Eye.” Their use of space, incredible musicality, and rock-solid visual performance took UD’s breath away.  

2nd - Bridgeland HS (97.163)

Bridgeland HS took a look in the mirror and removed their mask for their 2025 program “Catalyst.” With mirrors all over the tarp, Bridgeland made sure to catch your eye and lock you into their incredible ensemble performance. 

3rd - Chino HIlls HS (95.800)

Chino Hills HS rolls into UD with their 2025 program “Paint it Black.” Scored to the classic Rolling Stones song of the same name, Chino Hills HS rocks the house.

4th - Avon HS (94.988)

Avon elevated their game in their 2025 program “Float.” With innovative prop designs, allowing drums to float for unique visual interactions, Avon had no issue bringing the UD audience out of their chairs with this one.

5th - Burleson Centennial HS (94.725)

Burleson Centennial HS made their voices heard with their 2025 program “They Can’t Hear You.” A gorgeously decorated tarp adorned with megaphone towers plays host to one of the prettiest and most profound shows of the weekend. 

6th - Arcadia HS (93.075)

Arcadia HS tells the story of the black swan with their 2025 program, “A Rare Bird Upon This Earth.” 

7th - Cy-Fair HS (92.163)

Cy-Fair HS captures the room with their 2025 program “A Worthwhile Thing to Do”. Their delicate musical approach and visuals make this show a worthwhile thing to watch.

8th - Clear Brook HS (91.238)

In their 2025 program “Worlds Apart,” Clear Brook HS transports UD to a world of sick beats and buckets of color while it fills the arena with a wonderful bright energy.

9th - Dartmouth HS (90.400)

Dartmouth HS serves up its 2025 program “The Diner” with enough life to fill the arena. Full of the usual Dartmouth humor and visual intrigue, “The Diner” is a joy to watch.

10th - Center Grove HS (89.725)

Center Grove HS finds the superhero in all of us with their 2025 program “Faded Hero’s”. With high-velocity drill and a captivating performance from the visual ensemble, Center Grove brought the crowd to their feet and blew the roof off the arena.

11TH - Broken Arrow HS (87.675)

Broken Arrow HS takes to the skies for their beautiful 2025 program, “Cardinals Appear when Angles are Near”. A delicate approach and a gorgeous visual package make this show undeniable.

12th - Boswell HS (87.463)

Boswell HS takes us back to school with their 2025 program, “Welcome to the Real World.” Full of color and bursting with energy, “Welcome to the Real World” is loads of fun. 

13th - Dorman HS (85.875)

Dorman HS is on fire with their 2025 program “All things end.” Playing with ideas of the finite nature of life and fire, Dorman puts on an incredibly profound and exciting program. 

14th - Brownsburg HS (84.425)

Brownsburg HS brings the house down with their classic rock-infused 2025 program “Encore.” With tracks from The Beatles, Queen, and a beautiful Radiohead ballad, “Encore” is the ultimate crowd pleaser.

15th - Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (83.675)

Walled Lake steals the show with their 2025 program “Pearl.” With flag features, a baton line, and a handful of wind instruments supporting the incredible percussionist, “Pearl” is a visual feast that took our breath away.