District 163 Musicians Shine In Independent Contest
Park Forest Chicago Heights School District 163 students excel at the Independent Band Directors Solo and Ensemble Contest with Adrdick Garlick earning first for trumpet solo and George Jackson Steven Kennedy Juba and David Thiesen earning superior ratings for brass ensemble. The Forest Trail Middle School Band performs at the Northern Ohio Band and Choral Festival in Cedar Point Ohio in May. The group funds trips to US and Canada festivals, after last year touring Toronto for Winter Park Music Festival and winning first in symphonic and jazz bands and second for choirs. George Jackson earned outstanding soloist while the trombone section under Katy Benjamin won outstanding section trophy.
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Park Forest
Chicago Heights
Adrdick Garlick
George Jackson
Steven Kennedy
David Thiesen
Forest Trail
Northern Ohio
Cedar Point
Ohio
United States
Canada
Toronto
Winter Park
Katy Benjamin
James Hart Pom Squad wins at Elgin and Navy Pier meets
Homewood James Hart Pom Squad placed first in the pom dance category at Elgin High School and again at Navy Pier, with other placements in pom and related events. The roster lists captains Akilah Townsend and Jenae Smith among 20 members, with managers and coach Amy PeQuette. District 2010 bands and Crete-Monee students earned numerous gold and silver medals at solo and ensemble contests, led by named soloists and ensembles across flute, clarinet, saxophone, brass, strings, and percussion sections.
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Homewood
James Hart
Illinois Drill Team Association
Elgin High School
Navy Pier
Jenae Smith
Akilah Townsend
Sharrie McFarlane
Emily Knapp
Tiffany Baxter
Lea Baxter
Marcia Richardson
Rachael Littoa
Ashton Woodard
Katie Habben
Shawna Crawford
Elisabeth Walley
Nicole Reed
Kim France
Domini Velissaris
Sarah Lawrence
Alisha Sims
Lauren Durnill
Amy PeQuette
Martino
New Lenox
Crete-Monee Intermediate Center
Crete-Monee Middle School
Crete-Monee High School
Kathleen Knuth
Jill Nicholas
Sarah Levy
Marissa Panega
Chelsea Sample
Lindsey Roberts
Kristi Panega
Lavette Brown
Reggie Russell
Tim Ryan
Eddie
Nawanda Tucker
Lindsey Haines
Jordan Griesemer
Ashlee Hickey
Mike Walton
Ann Ryan
Nathan James
Kevin Watson
Aimee Totleben
Zachary Nelson
Monte Elrod
Bobby Kester
Kevin
Evelyn Kuhnen
Nicole Zermano
Marty St. Aubin
Colt Contreras
Joe Boesen
Nick Brazzale
Yvonne Behn
Judy Niemeyer
Carrie Lucas
Marissa
Meagan Moody
Jessica Zimmer
Lauren Harrison
Tiffany Pomplin
Matt Praxmare
Vicki Boland
Stephanie Meyers
Jamie Pieczynski
Adam Huntley
Lisa Jawar
Tiffany Cole- White
Kendra Mendez
Annie Meehan
Ricky Urquizo
Christine Gebler
Judy Gawczynski
Kyle Hanacek
Vince Maltase
Brandon Haugen
Carolyn Miles
Derek Mantel
Ryan Stolzenbach
Ashley Arnold
George Joseph
Matthew Pickett
Jarrett Hubbard
Patrick Brennan
Sara Piaskowy
Nicole Rose
Dana Peterson
Jenny Peterson
Kara Boland
Joy Mason
Scott Wilkie
Jill Leoni
Rachel Genduso
Colleen Mullen
Shannon Buzan
Richard Striano
Adam Marti
Brandy Strickland
Heather Martin
Kristen Johnson
Danielle Jarmuz
Faith Ryan
Youth Art Month celebrated by Homewood seventh graders
James Hart seventh grade students in Homewood celebrated Youth Art Month in March by sharing artwork with six other local schools. The event aimed to share ideas and support the arts in public schools. Contributing student artists include Kevin Brennan, Leonard Byrd, Nicole Coleman, Danielle Cralle, Dave Dedo, Bobby Duerrinck, Harold Egbo, Kelechi Emuchay, Kim France, Craig Ferberg, Johanna Frick, Kevin Gregori, Jennifer Girrard, Sam Cosgrove, Tristan Graham, Eric Hofmann, Donal Jones, Jackie Schmitt, Lindsey Schwartz, Sara Thompson, John Tryneski, James Warren and Millenium Wheeler.
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James Hart
Homewood
Kevin Brennan
Leonard Byrd
Nicole Coleman
Danielle Cralle
Dave Dedo
Bobby Duerinck
Harold Egbo
Kelechi Emuchay
Kim France
Craig Freberg
Johanna Frick
Kevin Gregori
Jennifer Girrard
Sam Cosgrove
Tristan Graham
Eric Hofmann
Donal Jones
Jackie Schmitt
Lindsey Schwartz
Sara Thompson
John Tryneski
James Warren
Millenium Wheller
Homewood students enter art contest and honor roll list
Willow and Churchill pupils at Homewood entered the Building Healthy Hearts art contest sponsored by Ingalls Wellness Center with winners Trudy Graham Katherine Bondi Max Pothoff Samantha Goodwin Laura Davis Krista Thielen Sam Neuharth Kathleen Skelton Erica Corning. Patricia Frejlich announced third quarter honor roll at St. Lawrence O'Toole School Matteson listing high and first honors recipients including Ashley Aristak Katie Bailey Frances Berner Marie Berner and many others.
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Willow and Churchill
Homewood
Ingalls Wellness Center
Trudy Graham
Willow
Katherine Bondi
Max Pothoff
Churchill
Samantha Goodwin
Laura Davis
Krista Thielen
Sam Neuharth
Kathleen Skel
Patricia Frejlich
St. Lawrence O’toole
Matteson
Ashley Aristak
Katie Bailey
Frances Berner
Marie Berner
Katelyn Bruni
Josh Brzeszkiewicz
Dan Burke
Mark Bussey
Erin Calus
Ryan Cull
Aras Cailide
Kristel Dupaya
Laura Kint
James Lauer
Mary Lauer
Teddy McClain
Collin McKillip
Rachel Montoya
Megan Owen
Catherine Angel
Jim — Ti
Erica Archey
Marissa Backlin
Desiree Baenen
Brandon Banks
Roslyn Belsome-Gliottoni
Ryan Bishton
Amber Bradley
Amanda Long
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St. Lawrence Posts
Hillcrest High School
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Chroma Liquid Color Corporation
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FESOP
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North Ninth St
Springfield
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Division of
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Cicero Avenue
Oak Forest
Hanions.com
Prairie State College
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Star and
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Allen
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