Herrin High Receives International High School Funding
Herrin High School has been named an International High School for the second year and will receive a $10,000 grant from the University of Illinois to support an international relations class and future class trips. Teachers plan to weave global perspectives into instruction, especially in fine arts and history, and students will host International Week activities, sell country-themed treats for charity, and study languages including French, German, Spanish, and Italian in collaboration with John A. Logan College.
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Pinckneyville bands shine at state contest with top ratings
Pinckneyville High School concert band of 138 members earned three first division superior ratings for two prepared pieces and a sight reading score. The 25 member jazz band received two first division superior ratings and one second division, achieving an overall first division superior. The bands are directed by Stephen Cannedy and Cathy Cunningham, with SIU Carbondale students teaching younger players in a weekly private lesson program funded by participants.
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Pinckneyville students shine at Illinois music contest
Pinckneyville junior high groups excel at the Illinois Grade School Music Association District Organizational Contest held at Hamilton County Schools on March 29. The fourth and fifth grade chorus earned First Superior with two perfect sevens and an eight from judges. The junior high chorus received a First rating with two judges awarding First Superior. The junior high contest band earned a First rating with one judge giving a perfect eight and the other two judges close to First Superior. Directors Dawn McClay and accompanist Cathy Cunningham led the ensembles.
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