Decorah Band Department Presents Spring Concert and Premiere of Percussion Choir Piece

The Decorah Band Department will be presenting their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium.  At this concert, the Percussion Choir will present the debut performance of “Through Perseverance We Continue,” composed by Iowa’s own Cory J. McBride. Generously funded by the Decorah Music Boosters, this piece stands as a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Jerry “JD” Dean and Erick Fadness. 

Mr. Bliven states, “After a significant hiatus, the band department embarked on a journey to commission a piece of music. Last spring, our quest led us to seek a composition with profound meaning, one that would serve as a heartfelt tribute to the memory of JD and Erick. It was then that the idea of a percussion choir piece emerged as the perfect embodiment of our intentions. With eager anticipation, I reached out to Cory, inviting him to craft a remembrance piece, a task to which he graciously committed. Thanks to the unwavering support of the Decorah Music Boosters, our vision became reality, offering our students a unique opportunity to honor these two great humans. As the performance draws near, our percussionists have poured their dedication into mastering this piece, ensuring it stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of JD and Erick.”

The Concert Band will also be performing the final movement of Robert W. Smith’s “The Divine Comedy,” “Song for Lyndsay,” “Danse Bohemien,” “Danse Carnivale,” “Chorale and Shaker Dance,” and special performances from the Saxophone Quartet and Percussion Quintet.  Bliven commented, “It’s going to be a great night of music, and we are looking forward to performing.”

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Jerry “JD” Dean and Erick Fadness

Decorah FFA Chapter Excels at State

The Decorah FFA competed at the 96th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on April 15th and 16th at Iowa State University in Ames. Twenty-one Decorah FFA members attended this year’s conference, including Hadley Alexander, Annika Brynsaas, Brinlee Courtney, Brody Courtney, Madelynn Dahl, Braunwyn Darrington, Kiele Eberling, Karlie Einck, Anders Lovstuen, Lyla Lovstuen, Mara Lovstuen, Creed Monroe, Gabe Monroe, Travis Nordheim, Jeramiah Rediske, Eden Scheidel, Isabella Schnitzler, Derek Tieskoetter, Kamryn Werges, Kolton Werges, and Thea Zidlicky.

Results on State Qualifying Events

Annika Brynsaas, the 2023-2024 secretary of the Decorah FFA, submitted the Decorah FFA Secretary’s book for the state evaluation. The book received a gold rating and was awarded as the state champion. Brynsaas was recognized on the main stage and presented with a plaque.

Anders Lovstuen, 2023-2024 treasurer of the Decorah FFA, submitted the Decorah FFA treasurer’s book. The book received a gold rating and was awarded as the 3rd place treasurer’s book. Lovstuen was recognized on the main stage during the first general session.

Jeramiah Rediske, the 2023-2024 reporter of the Decorah FFA, submitted the Decorah FFA Reporter’s Book for the state evaluation. The book received a gold rating, and he was recognized on the main stage during the first general session.

Anders Lovstuen competed in the ag sales individual leadership development event. He received a gold rating and was recognized on the main stage during the first general session.

Proficiency Awards

Decorah FFA had six members submit a proficiency application this year. Brody Courtney was named the state winner in Dairy Production Entrepreneurship. Courtney’s proficiency was recognized during the second general session. Other members who submitted a proficiency application to state included Annika Brynsaas–Ag Sales Placement, gold rating; Creed Monroe–Ag Services Placement, silver rating; Jeramiah Rediske–Beef Production Entrepreneurship, silver rating; Kayleigh Smith–Dairy Production Placement, gold rating; and Jordan Sims–Swine Production, bronze rating. These awards are based on Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and the skills that have been developed through these experiences.

State Ag Skills Career Development Event

The Ag Sales Team, consisting of Anders Lovstuen, Gabe Monroe, Madelynn Dahl, and Mara Lovstuen, received a silver rating.

The Poultry Evaluation team received a silver rating. Members of this team include Travis Nordheim, Eden Scheidel, and Thea Zidlicky. This career development event is designed to provide the students an opportunity to evaluate chickens and poultry products as well as test their general poultry management knowledge.

The FFA Greenhand Quiz was taken by Hadley Alexander and Isabella Schnitzler. This is a quiz based on members showcasing their knowledge about the FFA organizations. Alexander and Schnitzler both received silver ratings.

Iowa FFA Degree

The Decorah FFA also had members who earned individual awards and degrees. The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest honor a member may receive from the state. FFA participants who qualify have completed the three-circle model’s minimum participation requirements: SAE, FFA, and Classroom/Laboratory. This year seven members of the Decorah FFA received this honor: Annika Brynsaas, Brody Courtney, Kiele Eberling, Anders Lovstuen, Jeramiah Rediske, Kayleigh Smith, and Kolton Werges.

Stars Over Iowa

Jeramiah Rediske was named the 2024 Star in Iowa Agriculture Production state winner. This award category is based on an entrepreneurship/ownership Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program in a production agriculture area. Rediske keeps records from his beef cattle operation.

State FFA Officer

Creed Monroe ran for state FFA office and was elected to serve as the Iowa FFA State Northeast District Vice President. As a State FFA Officer, Monroe will embark on a journey of personal and professional growth, collaborating with fellow officers, advisors, and stakeholders to advance the goals of the FFA organization.

Additional Contest Results and Activities

The Decorah FFA Chapter earned a gold rating in the National Chapter Award Program and will advance to the national evaluation. The National Chapter Award program is a contest designed to encourage chapters to plan activities and carry them out with a successful program of activities. Chapters are recognized for outstanding achievement in the areas of student development, chapter development, and community development. Derek Tieskoetter accepted the award on behalf of the chapter during the second general session.

Members also took part in a variety of events that took place throughout the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference and attended the career show. Braunwyn Darrington competed in the FFA talent show, Brinlee Courtney participated in Massing of the Flags, Eden Scheidel served as a state courtesy corps member, and Karlie Einck and Kamryn Werges served as the chapter’s delegates and attended the state FFA association’s business session. 

The chapter also volunteered for one of the shifts with the Iowa FFA Service Project by helping the Iowa FFA Association package 200,000 meals. These meals will be donated to help those in need.

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Twenty-one Decorah FFA members attended the 96th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference at the Iowa State University Campus in Ames.

(l-r): Row 1: Braunwyn Darrington, Madelynn Dahl, Hadley Alexander, Lyla Lovstuen, Isabella Schnitzler

Row 2: Joni Bruvold (Decorah FFA Advisor), Kiele Eberling, Kamryn Werges, Brinlee Courtney, Creed Monroe, Karlie Einck, Eden Scheidel, Anders Lovstuen, Annika Brynsaas

Row 3: Blake Courtney (Assistant Decorah FFA Advisor), Gabe Monroe, Kolton Werges, Brody Courtney, Derek Tieskoetter, Jeramiah Rediske, Travis Nordheim, Thea Zidlicky, Mara Lovstuen

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Seven Decorah FFA members received their Iowa FFA Degree.

(l-r):  Row 1: Anders Lovstuen, Annika Brynsaas, Kiele Eberling. 

Row 2: Brody Courtney, Kolton Werges, Jeramiah Rediske. Absent: Kayleigh Smith

4.14.24 SLC State FFA Officer Candidate Creed Monroe Elected as State NE VP 1

Creed Monroe: Iowa FFA State Northeast District Vice President

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Jeramiah Rediske was named the 2024 Star in Iowa Agriculture Production state winner

4.14.24 SLC Secretarys Book Annika Brynsas Gold Rating state winner with plaque

Annika Brynsaas, the 2023-2024 secretary of the Decorah FFA, submitted the Decorah FFA Secretary’s book for the state evaluation. The book received a gold rating and was awarded as the state champion.

4.14.24 SLC Treasurers Book Anders Lovstuen Gold Rating 3rd place with plaque

Anders Lovstuen competed in the ag sales individual leadership development event. He received a gold rating and was recognized on the main stage during the first general session.

4.14.24 SLC Proficiency Brody Courtney 1st place dairy prod. entre. with plaque1

Brody Courtney was named the state winner in Dairy Production Entrepreneurship.

Decorah FFA Member Elected State FFA Officer

The Decorah FFA chapter is proud to announce that one of its own members has been elected to serve as a 2024-2025 Iowa State FFA Officer. Creed Monroe was elected to serve as the Iowa FFA State Northeast District Vice President.

This prestigious achievement exemplifies the leadership, dedication, and passion for agriculture demonstrated by Creed Monroe, a shining example of the bright future of the agricultural industry. As a State FFA Officer, he will assume a pivotal role in guiding the direction of the organization, advocating for agricultural education, and empowering FFA members to reach their full potential.

“We are thrilled to see Creed elected as a State FFA Officer,” said Joni Bruvold, Decorah FFA Advisor. “This achievement is a testament to his remarkable leadership abilities, dedication to the FFA mission, and commitment to serving others. He has been a leader within our chapter throughout his time as a FFA member by serving as the chapter president, committee and division chair, and by serving as a student coach to help members prepare for leadership and career development events. We believe that he will continue to make us proud in his new role as a state FFA officer, and he will continue to enhance his leadership and communication skills.”

As a State FFA Officer, Monroe will embark on a journey of personal and professional growth, collaborating with fellow officers, advisors, and stakeholders to advance the goals of the FFA organization. He will have the opportunity to engage with FFA members from diverse backgrounds, cultivate relationships with industry partners, and inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Monroe is the third Decorah FFA member to be elected as an Iowa FFA State Officer. Other Decorah FFA members who have been elected as an Iowa FFA Officer include Aric Yaw, 2003-2004, and Gabe Twedt, 2006-2007.

4.14.24 SLC State FFA Officer Candidate Creed Monroe Elected as State NE VP

Creed Monroe: Iowa FFA State Northeast District Vice President

Decorah FFA’s Jeramiah Rediske Selected as Stars Over Iowa Winner

The 2024 Stars Over Iowa Winners were announced at the 96th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Iowa State University on . One Star Over Iowa was selected in each of four different areas: Agricultural Placement, Agribusiness, Agriscience, and Agricultural Production.

Jeramiah Rediske of the Decorah FFA Chapter is the 2024 Star in Agriculture Production winner. This award category is based on an entrepreneurship/ownership Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program in a production agriculture area.

Rediske is in charge of a beef production operation where he has 60 head of registered and commercial cattle. He produces market and breeding stock animals both to grow his herd and to make a profit. He currently has 44 breeding cows and heifers, 2 bulls, and 14 commercial feeder calves. He has also been able to buy some of his own equipment to improve his operation. In addition, he has been buying different minerals and feeds to make his cattle more efficient. Rediske’s future plans for this operation is to grow enough to turn it into a full-time occupation. He would also like to expand his feedlot and potentially buy more cattle to fill it as well as obtaining more breeding stock and calving in more cows.

In FFA his freshman year, Rediske competed at the state level in job interview and earned third place with his conduct of the meetings team. After graduation, he will be attending Buena Vista University studying agriculture business and animal science as well as playing soccer at the collegiate level.

“This award represents a significant achievement within the FFA as it reflects on the quality of Jeramiah’s supervised agricultural experience (ag work-based learning) and his FFA involvement,” remarked Decorah FFA Advisor Joni Bruvold. “We couldn’t be prouder of him for this extraordinary accomplishment. His commitment to excellence in his supervised agricultural experiences and his contributions to our FFA chapter have been outstanding. We eagerly anticipate witnessing his continued growth and success, particularly in expanding his beef cattle operation.”

Rediske is the son of James and Amy Rediske. His chapter advisor is Ms. Joni Bruvold. His high school principal is Mr. Brad Hurst, his activities director is Mr. Adam Riley, and his superintendent is Dr. Tim Cronin.

The Stars Over Iowa program is made possible with support from Beck’s Hybrids through the Iowa FFA Foundation. The National FFA Foundation sponsors cash awards for the overall star winners.

4.14.24 Star Over Iowa Finalist and State Winner Jeramiah Rediske

Star Over Iowa Finalist and State Winner – Jeramiah Rediske

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Superintendent Dr. Cronin, James Rediske, Jeramiah Rediske, Amy Rediske, Advisor Joni Bruvold

DHS Donates Proceeds of Prom’s Grand March to HSNEI

On Saturday, April 13, Decorah High School hosted Prom, which included the Grand March, dance, and Post Prom.

238 students participated in the Grand March, which was held in the high school gym. Revenue from the spectators amounted to $993 and will be donated to the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa. Every year the participants select the charity who will receive the money collected at the door.

The dance was also at the gym, followed by Post Prom which was held at the Community Building on the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. 175 attended this event, which included a magic show, black light dodge ball, karaoke, nine-square, laser tag, caricature drawings, and many other fun activities. Students who attended received prizes throughout the evening valued at over $4000, generously contributed by over 100 community donors and sourced locally or donated.

Associate Principal/Activities Director Adam Riley shared, “The students and staff of Decorah High School would like to express our sincere gratitude to those who supported Prom and Post Prom through their donations and volunteer help. Those who fully participated in the festivities had a great time creating memories in a safe and welcoming environment. This couldn’t happen without great community support.” 

Prom HSNEI Donation

Photo ID: Prom-goers show off the $993.00 check made out to HSNEI

(l-r): Jaidyn Duvel, Lydia Frank, Caden Branum, Brock Christensen, Grant Zilka, Addy Albertson

Peter Essa Named Bradish Scholarship Recipient

Decorah High School has named Peter Essa as the recipient of the Norman C. Bradish
Scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year. He is the son of Jared and Tracy Essa. He will
attend Washington University in St. Louis and will study engineering.

Throughout high school Essa has been active in band, large group speech, National
Honor Society, robotics, soccer and cross country.

Norman Bradish created a scholarship to be awarded to a graduate of Decorah High
School who possesses high academic ability and curiosity, is liked by peers and adults,
and displays high standards of character. The recipient must agree to attend a non-
religious college outside the state of Iowa. In addition, the student must remain unmarried
until finishing his or her studies.

DHS Envirothon Students Qualify for State Competition

Decorah High School was well represented at the regional Envirothon competition: 45 DHS students–nine teams of five–recently took the regional test to qualify for the state competition. Two teams will represent Decorah at state, including last year’s defending state champions Team DNR: Lucas Arendt, Connor Evelsizer, Gabriel Hiner, Anders Lovstuen, and Aiden Nalean-Carlson. The other team to represent Decorah at state will be Team Skabush: Riley Berns, Carson Bohner, Alex McGohan, Nathan Swarbrick, and Henry Weis.

Five of the nine teams who competed should have qualified for the state competition, but the “Decorah Rule” has been in effect since 2007 after four Decorah teams qualified to compete in the state contest in 2006. Until that time, no one school had ever qualified more than two teams in the top 15. Now only the two top finishing teams from the same school are allowed to move on to state competition.

Other teams who represented Decorah are as follows:

7th place Leaf Me A Loam: Phuong Doan, Reid Kuehner, Emily Myers, Mason Myers, and Kellen Roffman

8th place Blundstone Babes: Hannah Arendt, Caden Branum, Eily Hegdahl, Lily Sandhorst, and Amelia Wadsworth

12th place The Eco Warriors: Elliot Berland, Lawrence Christman, Kathleen Delphey, Beau Newhouse, and Clarence Nimrod

Team Oh Scotland, My Scotland: Mara Branum, Elsa Christman, Mikayla Hiner, Nora Lesmeister, and Kaylie Wemark

Team Fun Run 5: Spencer Christensen, Margaret Hahn, William Hahn, Nina Sessions, and Myla Leitz

Team Squirrel Friends: Grace Blikre, Natalie Goodner, Chloe Sheffield, Ava Steine, and Kamryn Steines

Team Toni: Thatcher Brown, Thomas Davis, Jack Hammell, Owen Rix, and Oskar Swanson

The Envirothon is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources among high school students. Envirothon challenges students to hone critical thinking skills and create inventive solutions to the complex local and global environmental and natural resource issues facing the world today, whether in the field or in the classroom. Teams of five work together while increasing their knowledge and critical thinking skills to conduct hands-on investigations, solve real-life scenarios, and answer written questions covering five categories: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife, and a Current Environmental Issue. Each team is tested of their knowledge of each of these categories at the regional level.

The state competition will be held at Jasper Nature Center in Granger, Iowa on April 29th. The team finishing with the top score at this year’s state competition will represent Iowa at the International Envirothon contest to be held July 28 through August 3 at Hobart and William Smith College, located in Geneva, New York.

Envirothon advisor Larry Berland remarked, “I am so proud of all of the students that participate in our school’s Envirothon program. They have stepped forward to accept the challenge that our troubled environment presents to everyone. They have and will continue to leave a positive footprint!”

The Envirothon competition, North American’s largest high school environmental education competition, is sponsored by the conservation districts of Iowa.

Team DNR

Team DNR (l-r): Aiden Nalean-Carlson, Lucas Arendt, Anders Lovstuen, Connor Evelsizer, and Gabriel Hiner

Team Skabush

Team Skabush (l-r): Alex McGohan, Henry Weis, Nathan Swarbrick, Riley Berns, and Carson Bohner

Decorah High School Student Creates Laptop without Borders

When Jack Sovern, a junior at Decorah High School, noticed some of his family members owned laptops that were gathering dust, he had an idea to put them in the hands of people who could use them, starting with his classmates. Sovern is advocating for digital inclusion in the community by his initiative he calls “Laptops without Borders.” He shared, “Having grown up surrounded by technology, I believe in equal access to the internet, a sentiment shared by the United Nations in 2016 when it recognized internet access as a human right.”

Sovern continued, “While many in our town take this right for granted, some, especially recent immigrants, face barriers, particularly during the summer when school-provided computers become unavailable. To bridge this digital divide, I have launched a project to refurbish old, unused laptops.”

Community members who have laptops they are no longer using can donate them and their chargers. Sovern will securely wipe all data from them; clean, repair, and refurbish them; then donate them to people in need in Decorah and the surrounding areas. These computers will be loaded with educational software, productivity apps, a web browser, and many other tools, including a user-friendly software installer.

To coordinate donations, anyone can contact Sovern at 563-419-1114 or decorahlaptops@gmail.com.  More information can be found at qrco.de/decorah-laptop.

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decorahlaptops@gmail.com.  More information can be found at qrco.de/decorah-laptop.

Jack Sovern gives computers to classmates.

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DHS students Agustina, Guisela, Jack, and Fatima

John Cline Second Graders Publish Their Own Book

Mrs. Katie Casterton’s second grade class at John Cline Elementary School recently published their own animal book. This was made possible by the McElroy Excellence in Education Enrichment Grant through Keystone AEA. Mrs. Casterton applied for the grant and received enough money for each student to have their own hardcover book published by School Mate Publishing.

The students spent time researching an animal of their choice, creating a rough draft, revising with a peer and adult, and then turning their polished writing into a page of the book. Casterton remarked, “The students enjoyed learning more about an animal of their choice and seeing their work turned into a real book!”

The purpose of the McElroy grant is to provide funding for a small but important idea a teacher has to provide enrichment to the curriculum. It includes innovative, educational experiences for students and demonstrates excellence in education.

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Mrs. Casterton’s class shows off the book they collectively wrote. 

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Marshall Delaney shows off his page of the class book.

DHS Musicians Perform Extremely Well at Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival

The Decorah High School Music Department participated in the Iowa High School Music Association State Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival on Saturday, March 23, at Clear Lake High School. Other schools participating include Algona High School, Charles City High School, Clear Lake High School, Crestwood High School, Forest City High School, Hampton-Dumont High School, Humboldt High School, and Waverly-Shell Rock High School.

This is an adjudicated festival in which students receive one of five division ratings for their performance: Division I “Superior” rating, Division II “Excellent” rating, Division III “Good” rating, Division IV “Fair” rating, or Division V “Poor” rating. The ratings are based on a point scale. It was a successful day for the DHS Music Department. Each judge is allowed to present one “Outstanding Performance” award for the performance they deem to be the most superior of the day. There were eleven judges overall in the vocal, orchestra, and band categories, with five of them awarding it to DHS musicians.

Students were accompanied on piano by Dean Beckman, Mary Beth Bouska, Mike Ellingsen, Cathy Evelsizer, Chris Hadley, Miko Kominami, Julia Severtson, Gabriel Hiner, Linda Martin, Kayla Scholl, David Severtson, and Nicholas Shaneyfelt.

Receiving “Outstanding Performance” awards include Libby Phillips, Vocal Solo;Claiborne Treble Singers; Grant Zilka, Baritone Saxophone Solo; Alex McGohan, Marimba Solo; and Simon Kutz, Cello Solo. 

Receiving a Perfect Score were the following: Libby Phillips, Vocal Solo; Grant Zilka, Baritone Saxophone Solo and Alto Saxophone Solo; Alex McGohan, Marimba Solo, Timpani Solo, and Xylophone Solo; Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Timpani Solo; Natalie Goodner, Marimba Solo and Piano Solo; Percussion Quintet: Alex McGohan, Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Natalie Goodner, Kealy Hines, and Liam Chamberlain; Percussion Choir; and Simon Kutz, Cello Solo. 

Division I – Superior Ratings:

Solos

Flute: Jay Hawthorn; Oboe: Ansel Kowitz; Bassoon: Noah Potvin; Alto Saxophone: Brenna Parker and Grant Zilka; Tenor Saxophone: Brenna Parker and Grant Zilka; Baritone Saxophone: Grant Zilka; Trumpet: Aitor Cuevas; Trombone: Evan Madsen; Piano; Natalie Goodner, Julia Severtson; Mallet: Natalie Goodner, Kealy Hines, Alex McGohan (2), Aidan Nalean-Carlson, Julia Severtson; Timpani: Alex McGohan, Aidan Nalean-Carlson; Violin: Spencer Christensen, Gabriel Hiner, Liam Huang, Naomi Kutz, Lauren Severtson, Gwenyth Thompson; Viola: Lucas Arendt; Cello: Simon Kutz; String Bass: Ezra Vorvick; Soprano: Mikayla Hiner, Elayna Hook, Sydney Kipp, Brynn Storhoff, Gwen Thompson; Alto: Elliana Brodbeck, Bethany Hanson, Greta Jones, Kealy Hines, Kamryn Steines, Hayley Stowe, Abbie Valkosky; Tenor: Spencer Christensen, Lucas Hanson, Libby Phillips; and Bass: Oliver Brummel, Liam Chamberlain, Ezra Harman-Wood, Gabriel Hiner, Caleb Krieg, Tyler Shaw, Joseph Stammeyer, Colin Thompson, and Ezra Vorvick.

Ensembles

Flute Choir, Woodwind Choir, Saxophone Choir,Brass Choir, Percussion Choir, Woodwind Quintet (Wemark, Kowitz, K. Walter, Wadsworth, & Potvin), Trumpet Duet (Cuevas & Kruger), Mallet Duet (McGohan & A. Nalean-Carlson), Percussion Quintet (McGohan, Goodner, Hines, Chamberlain, & A. Nalean-Carlson); String Duet: L. Severtson & N. Kutz, G. Hiner & G. Thompson; String Quartet (G. Hiner, Monreal, L. Arendt & S. Kutz); String Group (Huang, S. Christensen, C. Riley, Franzen, Kuennen & Vorvick); Piano Trio of Violin, Cello + Piano (G. Hiner, S. Kutz & J. Severtson); Piano Duet: G. Hiner & J. Severtson; Vocal Duet: E. Hook & Evelsizer, M. Hiner & G. Thompson, Brummel & Kruger; Madrigal Singers, CC Chamber Singers, CC Chamber Choir, Claiborne Treble Singers, 9th Gr. Bass Clef 10 (S. Christensen, Irwin, Nimrod, L. Christman, Courtney, Potvin, Shaw, Berland, C. Riley, C. Thompson), 9th Gr. Treble Clef 7 (Lundtvedt, Severtson, Volz, Searcy, Stockman, Cline, Rissman), VC Treble Clef 7 (M. Hiner, E. Christman, Klara Kelly, Albert, Lesmeister, Wemark), VC Bass Clef 9 (Malanaphy, J. LaBelle, Duder, Kuennen, McElree, Milburn, Harman-Wood, C. Johnson, Sassaman), CC Bass Clef 7 (L. Hanson, Newhouse, Phillips, Coppola, G. Hiner, Krieg, Sovern), CC Bass Clef 9 (Evelsizer, Kruger, Roberts, Brummel, Chamberlain, L. Hook, Stammeyer, Vorvick, Weis), Vocal Quartet (M. Hiner, G. Thompson, C. Thompson, G. Hiner).

Division II – Excellent Ratings:

Solos

Flute: Mikayla Hiner, Olivia Volkmann; Clarinet: Mikelle Havens; French Horn: Lily Sandhorst; Trombone: Colin Thompson; Mallet Percussion: Ariana Albert, Olivia Rissman, Grace Stockman; Snare Drum: Beau Newhouse; Timpani: Jackson Irwin; Drumset: Liam Chamberlain; Piano: Tyler Shaw, Olivia Volkmann; Violin: Jayden Lundtvedt, Lydia Monreal, Spencer Rix, Haylee Stravers, Kinsey White; Viola: Thatcher Brown, Madysen Lippe; Cello: Lulu Bellrichard, Grace Blikre; String Bass: Nina Sessions; Soprano: Jayden Lundtvedt, Stella Pole, Julia Severtson, Jillian Volz; Alto: Ariana Albert, Grace Blikre, Emma Cline, Olivia Rissman, Vivian Searcy, Grace Stockman, Amelia Wadsworth; Tenor: Lawrence Christman, Connor Evelsizer, Andy Kruger, Beau Newhouse, Nat Roberts; Bass: Caleb Johnson, Alex McGohan, Noah Potvin, Jack Sovern.

Ensembles

Brass Quintet (Cuevas, Pritchard, Sandhorst, N. Simon, & Brummel); French Horn Quartet (Sandhorst, Wadsworth, Kamryn Steines, & Volz); String Duet: Brown & O. Rix, Sessions & Vorvick, Stravers & Lippe; String Quartet (Sabin, Q. LaBelle, Gegax & B. Christensen); Chamber Orchestra, Cello Choir; Vocal Duet: L. Suhr & R. Suhr; 9th Grade Chamber Choir, VC Chamber Choir, CC Treble Clef 10 (Bakken, Downing, Pritchard, C. Sheffield, L. Suhr, B. Bentley, Brodbeck, Delphey, Holland, Wemark).

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