Lauren Warner, a resident of Preston Hollow and a senior at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), was recognized for her performance in “Little Women” at the Schmidt & Jones Awards Gala hosted at The Majestic Theatre.. Warner was awarded Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Beth March.

Students were judged by a panel of theater professionals and educators. The judges provided nominations and voted for winners in various performance and design categories as the students competed against the productions from high schools in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties. Sponsored by Dallas County's only locally produced professional musical theater company, Lyric Stage, the gala honors the students' hard work by providing a Tony Award-like ceremony.