June 29, 2026
Lake Minneola Student Corinne Vogel Takes Center Stage with Talent Far Beyond Her Years
By Roxanne Brown
Lake Minneola Student Corinne Vogel Takes Center Stage with Talent Far Beyond Her Years
Corinne Vogel
Favorite school subject: Science because I enjoy learning about the world around us and discovering how things work.
I remember: Singing from a very young age. I was humming tunes before I could even talk.
One of my greatest achievements: Being selected as a finalist for the WorldStrides Honor Choir and performing at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City.
I love: Being able to express myself through music and sharing my voice with the people around me.
Other achievements: Being nominated for the 2026 Applause Awards for Outstanding Lead Performer, Singer and Actor and earning Summa Cum Laude recognition as a freshman and sophomore. I’m also the Assistant Stage Manager at Caponi’s Cannolis School of the Arts’ Elementary Theatre Program. I assist the director with show productions and help support younger performers.
My inspiration: My family inspires me with their support and love, while my theatre teachers and mentors inspire me to come out of my comfort zone and improve my skills. Together, they all inspire me to be the best version of myself that I possibly could be.
Clubs: LMHS Birds of Play Theatre, Choir, Thespian Troupe 7719 and Thumbs Up Family Youtube production team.
A saying I live by: “If you can dream it, then you can do it!” — Walt Disney
Three words that describe me: Positive. Kind. Uplifting.
Song I love: “The Visitor” by Sienna Spiro
Future plans: Moving to New York City to pursue my dream of performing on Broadway.
Best advice to my younger self: No matter what people say, keep on trying and reaching for your dreams because they can come true.
Best advice for others: Don’t listen to people’s opinions about you; just be you.
Photos: Nicole Hamel
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Originally from Nogales, Arizona, Roxanne worked in the customer service industry while practicing freelance writing for years. She came on board with Akers Media in July 2020 as a full-time staff writer for Lake & Sumter Style Magazine and was promoted to Managing Editor in October 2023—her dream job come true. Prior to that and after just having moved to Florida in 1999, Roxanne had re-directed her prior career path to focus more on journalism and went on to become a reporter for The Daily Commercial/South Lake Press newspapers for 16 years. Additionally, Roxanne—now an award-winning journalist recognized by the Florida Press Club and the Florida chapter of The Society of Professional Journalism—continues working toward her secondary goal of becoming a published author of children’s books.
