Jetsetters Compete, Win Division
By NEIL ROGERS
Special to the Red and Blue
The Jetsetters has been a competing show choir for two years under the direction of Ms. Carrie Chunat On Feb. 22, it became an award-winning show choir.
The 29 members of the Jetsetters, who are chosen by audition, began learning choreography and vocals last summer and have been fine-tuning their competitive performance all year. Chunat is vocal music specialist for AHS, and Brian Rodabaugh does the choreography.
The competition set included “Corner of the Sky” by the Jackson Five; “Don’t Forget Me” from Smash; the ballad “Like Breathing” by Pasek and Paul; “Generation” by Simple Plan; “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga, and the closer, “Definition of Me” by Mandisa.
The choir performed in the Cuyahoga Classic competition held on Feb. 8 at Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sophomore Makenna Summer was named outstanding performer, an honor given to one performer in each group.
Two weeks later, the group competed in the Northcoast Show Choir Invitational at Twinsburg High School, competing against choirs from Euclid, Wapakoneta, Solon, Marysville, and Garfield Heights..
Most of the Jetsetters were just hoping to place in the top three. Instead it was announced that the Alliance group won the championship for the small-school division and would be moving on to the finals.
The group was given an hour for dinner, but most were too excited to eat. They got back into their costumes, ready to sing their hearts out in the finals.
In the end, the Jetsetters were happy with their sixth-place finish, taking home two trophies. Alex Burkett received the outstanding performer award in the Twinsburg competition.
Now that the competition season is over, the Jetsetters are working on their “Cabaret” show, which will be May 9 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The show will feature the group’s competition set, a new cabaret set, and various skits performed by the members of the show choir. Be sure to mark your calendar for this exciting experience!
Special to the Red and Blue
The Jetsetters has been a competing show choir for two years under the direction of Ms. Carrie Chunat On Feb. 22, it became an award-winning show choir.
The 29 members of the Jetsetters, who are chosen by audition, began learning choreography and vocals last summer and have been fine-tuning their competitive performance all year. Chunat is vocal music specialist for AHS, and Brian Rodabaugh does the choreography.
The competition set included “Corner of the Sky” by the Jackson Five; “Don’t Forget Me” from Smash; the ballad “Like Breathing” by Pasek and Paul; “Generation” by Simple Plan; “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga, and the closer, “Definition of Me” by Mandisa.
The choir performed in the Cuyahoga Classic competition held on Feb. 8 at Cuyahoga Falls High School. Sophomore Makenna Summer was named outstanding performer, an honor given to one performer in each group.
Two weeks later, the group competed in the Northcoast Show Choir Invitational at Twinsburg High School, competing against choirs from Euclid, Wapakoneta, Solon, Marysville, and Garfield Heights..
Most of the Jetsetters were just hoping to place in the top three. Instead it was announced that the Alliance group won the championship for the small-school division and would be moving on to the finals.
The group was given an hour for dinner, but most were too excited to eat. They got back into their costumes, ready to sing their hearts out in the finals.
In the end, the Jetsetters were happy with their sixth-place finish, taking home two trophies. Alex Burkett received the outstanding performer award in the Twinsburg competition.
Now that the competition season is over, the Jetsetters are working on their “Cabaret” show, which will be May 9 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The show will feature the group’s competition set, a new cabaret set, and various skits performed by the members of the show choir. Be sure to mark your calendar for this exciting experience!
Students use technology to study WWII
By KYLIE GLASS
Red and Blue Webmaster
At the beginning of the semester, students in Mr. Mancini’s American and Modern World History classes studied World War II. To better understand this historic event, students made videos on topics related to the war.
Students researched their topics and made information sheets. They also worked in Ms. Mudrak’s English II class to write storyboards for their videos.
According to Mr. Mancini, this project let students use technology to show what they learned in the classroom. Many of the students used their own smart phones, iPads or iPods to create the films.
“Students had to create a newsreel to display the information,” said Mr. Mancini. He explained that newsreels were shown in movie theaters to update people on what was happening in the war.
Students were able to dress up in uniforms supplied by Mr. Hammers, a teacher at the middle school, who has purchased and collected them for the project. In this way, they were able to make their newsreels look more authentic.
Many students said they really enjoyed this project because it was different than the usual classroom activity.
“I really liked getting to film all of the different scenes,” said Jacob Morgan.
“My favorite part of filming this video was getting to use sheets as parachutes,” said LeAnna Arnold.
“What was fun about this project was that we got to detonate a smoke bomb in Dylan Anderson’s garage,” said Josh Shields.
“My favorite part of this project was getting to use makeup that looked like burn marks,” said Reilly Davidson.
“I really enjoyed getting to dress up and be creative in our videos,” said Bradley Dennis. His grandfather, Virgil “Red” Artino, visited during the filming and talked to students about his experience as a quartermaster with the Navy in World War II.
Students will watch and discuss their videos in Mr. Mancini’s class. The videos will eventually be posted online, allowing others to see what these AHS sophomores have learned about the war that changed the world.
Red and Blue Webmaster
At the beginning of the semester, students in Mr. Mancini’s American and Modern World History classes studied World War II. To better understand this historic event, students made videos on topics related to the war.
Students researched their topics and made information sheets. They also worked in Ms. Mudrak’s English II class to write storyboards for their videos.
According to Mr. Mancini, this project let students use technology to show what they learned in the classroom. Many of the students used their own smart phones, iPads or iPods to create the films.
“Students had to create a newsreel to display the information,” said Mr. Mancini. He explained that newsreels were shown in movie theaters to update people on what was happening in the war.
Students were able to dress up in uniforms supplied by Mr. Hammers, a teacher at the middle school, who has purchased and collected them for the project. In this way, they were able to make their newsreels look more authentic.
Many students said they really enjoyed this project because it was different than the usual classroom activity.
“I really liked getting to film all of the different scenes,” said Jacob Morgan.
“My favorite part of filming this video was getting to use sheets as parachutes,” said LeAnna Arnold.
“What was fun about this project was that we got to detonate a smoke bomb in Dylan Anderson’s garage,” said Josh Shields.
“My favorite part of this project was getting to use makeup that looked like burn marks,” said Reilly Davidson.
“I really enjoyed getting to dress up and be creative in our videos,” said Bradley Dennis. His grandfather, Virgil “Red” Artino, visited during the filming and talked to students about his experience as a quartermaster with the Navy in World War II.
Students will watch and discuss their videos in Mr. Mancini’s class. The videos will eventually be posted online, allowing others to see what these AHS sophomores have learned about the war that changed the world.
Pie, Sweets, Fun Abound on Pi Day
By OLIVIA VOSHEL
Red and Blue Staff Writer
Pi Day is March 14, a day to celebrate math. That’s because the date is 3.14, just like the beginning numbers of pi, the Greek letter that stands for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter.
That day, the sophomores in the Blue Angels academy brought in pie, cupcakes and other circular snacks.
They did a Pi Day scavenger hunt using their smart phones and tablets. Whichever team won the scavenger hunt was able to pie science teacher Ms. Heather Kane in the face. Math teacher Ms. Amy Latsch volunteered to take a pie in the face from the runner-up team.
“I got pie in my hair and my nose, and it was a fun time,” said Ms. Kane.
“Pi Day was a success. There were a lot of pies and snacks that students brought in. My favorite was the Oreo pie,” said Ms. Latsch, adding that she enjoyed spending that quality time with her students.
“I ate so much food, I swear I gained five pounds,” said Bradley Dennis.
Jenna Jones said: “I thought it was funny that only one person brought something healthy and the rest was just sweets.”
Technical resources teacher Mr. Jonathan Smith provided the music, including “American Pie” and other songs with the word “pie” in the lyrics.
Sophomores in the Aces Academy also celebrated Pi Day.
“I brought in some pies and we watched a pi video,” said math teacher Mr. Steve Mick. “My classes had a good time.”
“It was pretty nice of Mr. Mick to bring pies in so his classes could celebrate Pi Day,” said Sophie Carlisle.
“The video was entertaining and the apple pie was my favorite,” she said. “I had a good time.”
“I had fun,” said Jai’Ron Brackett. “The apple pie was really good.”
“I think everybody had fun, and it was a nice break from all the OGTs that the students had to take during the week,” said Ms. Kane.
Red and Blue Staff Writer
Pi Day is March 14, a day to celebrate math. That’s because the date is 3.14, just like the beginning numbers of pi, the Greek letter that stands for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter.
That day, the sophomores in the Blue Angels academy brought in pie, cupcakes and other circular snacks.
They did a Pi Day scavenger hunt using their smart phones and tablets. Whichever team won the scavenger hunt was able to pie science teacher Ms. Heather Kane in the face. Math teacher Ms. Amy Latsch volunteered to take a pie in the face from the runner-up team.
“I got pie in my hair and my nose, and it was a fun time,” said Ms. Kane.
“Pi Day was a success. There were a lot of pies and snacks that students brought in. My favorite was the Oreo pie,” said Ms. Latsch, adding that she enjoyed spending that quality time with her students.
“I ate so much food, I swear I gained five pounds,” said Bradley Dennis.
Jenna Jones said: “I thought it was funny that only one person brought something healthy and the rest was just sweets.”
Technical resources teacher Mr. Jonathan Smith provided the music, including “American Pie” and other songs with the word “pie” in the lyrics.
Sophomores in the Aces Academy also celebrated Pi Day.
“I brought in some pies and we watched a pi video,” said math teacher Mr. Steve Mick. “My classes had a good time.”
“It was pretty nice of Mr. Mick to bring pies in so his classes could celebrate Pi Day,” said Sophie Carlisle.
“The video was entertaining and the apple pie was my favorite,” she said. “I had a good time.”
“I had fun,” said Jai’Ron Brackett. “The apple pie was really good.”
“I think everybody had fun, and it was a nice break from all the OGTs that the students had to take during the week,” said Ms. Kane.
AP Class Hosts Hiroshima Visitors
By TIFFANY NAGLE
Red and Blue Features Editor
On March 27, nine students from Jogakuin High School in Hiroshima, Japan, visited AHS. This is the fifth year that students from this school have visited Alliance, and the University of Mount Union campus.
During their two-week stay in Alliance, the girls live with local families, give many presentations, visit local schools, and participate in community service projects.
I had the privilege of meeting these girls, and watch them give their presentation. Chinobu Takami, the English professor who accompanied the girls, said the purpose of the presentations is to promote peace throughout the world.
The girls gave three different presentations. The first consisted of information about Hiroshima today, the second of Hiroshima and its history, the third of information about the founding of their school.
After the presentations, the girls and some of the students from Mr. Schillig’s AP Language and Composition class sat down and talked over lunch.
What seemed to interest the girls the most was that so many high school students in America have their driver’s license. In Japan, the legal age to drive is 18. The students discussed common sports and instruments played, music preferences, and how school works.
More than 50 years ago, Yoshino Murakami, a student from Hiroshima Jogakuin High School, came to Mount Union to study for four years. She had to endure a boat ride for days to get here, and was very beloved at the institution. Yoshino was the first Japanese student accepted into Mount Union after World War II.
After Mount Union, she continued her education at Ohio State University. After giving birth to her son, she was diagnosed with cancer as a result of the lingering radiation from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. Yoshino died at the age of 32 in 1966.
In memory of her passing, Mount Union created a four-year, full-tuition scholarship available to a Hiroshima Jogakuin graduate. The scholarship is presented every four years.
Red and Blue Features Editor
On March 27, nine students from Jogakuin High School in Hiroshima, Japan, visited AHS. This is the fifth year that students from this school have visited Alliance, and the University of Mount Union campus.
During their two-week stay in Alliance, the girls live with local families, give many presentations, visit local schools, and participate in community service projects.
I had the privilege of meeting these girls, and watch them give their presentation. Chinobu Takami, the English professor who accompanied the girls, said the purpose of the presentations is to promote peace throughout the world.
The girls gave three different presentations. The first consisted of information about Hiroshima today, the second of Hiroshima and its history, the third of information about the founding of their school.
After the presentations, the girls and some of the students from Mr. Schillig’s AP Language and Composition class sat down and talked over lunch.
What seemed to interest the girls the most was that so many high school students in America have their driver’s license. In Japan, the legal age to drive is 18. The students discussed common sports and instruments played, music preferences, and how school works.
More than 50 years ago, Yoshino Murakami, a student from Hiroshima Jogakuin High School, came to Mount Union to study for four years. She had to endure a boat ride for days to get here, and was very beloved at the institution. Yoshino was the first Japanese student accepted into Mount Union after World War II.
After Mount Union, she continued her education at Ohio State University. After giving birth to her son, she was diagnosed with cancer as a result of the lingering radiation from the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. Yoshino died at the age of 32 in 1966.
In memory of her passing, Mount Union created a four-year, full-tuition scholarship available to a Hiroshima Jogakuin graduate. The scholarship is presented every four years.
M.A.D. Club Collects for Charity Water, Heifer International
By BRITTENY NOLING
and RAB STAFF
M.A.D. stands for Make a Difference. At AHS, that is just what the M.A.D. Club is doing.
Club members decided to raise money for Heifer International, which has been around since 1944. Since then, the organization has helped more than 18 million families in impoverished countries.
Instead of giving food or money, Heifer International gives families animals like a cow (heifer) or a goat or a flock of chickens. The animals not only provide food for the family, but some income.
The M.A.D. Club took donations during lunch periods for a week. They raised a total of $466.
The M.A.D. club members from each lunch period got to pick what they wanted to “buy” with the money to send to hungry families overseas. Members from lunch A decided to use their portion of the money for tree seedlings, a pig, honeybees and chicks.
Students in lunch B used their money for an irrigation pump and a “hope basket” that contains rabbits and a starter flock of chickens. Lunch C also used their money for a hope basket.
Heifer International will send these items to the places where they’re most needed. Heifer also provides training on how to take care of their animals and use everything from their fur, milk, eggs, or meat - even the manure, which can fertilize the ground.
“I heard of Heifer International when I was at the middle school. We raised money selling Cow Tails and Animal Crackers,” said Miss Kim Knowles, the club advisor. “It’s a good thing to extend ourselves and think of others who have way less than we do.”
Senior Lathan Williamson is not in M.A.D., but he gave the inspiration for another club project: Charity Water, which provides clean water to impoverished areas of the world. He came to a M.A.D. meeting as a guest speaker.
Since then, the club has been selling bottled water, gum and fruit snacks before school every morning. All the money that is raised will go toward providing clean water to an area that desperately needs it.
“I was just surfing the web and found it,” Williams said of Charitywater.org. “I like helping people and thought it would be a good idea.”
and RAB STAFF
M.A.D. stands for Make a Difference. At AHS, that is just what the M.A.D. Club is doing.
Club members decided to raise money for Heifer International, which has been around since 1944. Since then, the organization has helped more than 18 million families in impoverished countries.
Instead of giving food or money, Heifer International gives families animals like a cow (heifer) or a goat or a flock of chickens. The animals not only provide food for the family, but some income.
The M.A.D. Club took donations during lunch periods for a week. They raised a total of $466.
The M.A.D. club members from each lunch period got to pick what they wanted to “buy” with the money to send to hungry families overseas. Members from lunch A decided to use their portion of the money for tree seedlings, a pig, honeybees and chicks.
Students in lunch B used their money for an irrigation pump and a “hope basket” that contains rabbits and a starter flock of chickens. Lunch C also used their money for a hope basket.
Heifer International will send these items to the places where they’re most needed. Heifer also provides training on how to take care of their animals and use everything from their fur, milk, eggs, or meat - even the manure, which can fertilize the ground.
“I heard of Heifer International when I was at the middle school. We raised money selling Cow Tails and Animal Crackers,” said Miss Kim Knowles, the club advisor. “It’s a good thing to extend ourselves and think of others who have way less than we do.”
Senior Lathan Williamson is not in M.A.D., but he gave the inspiration for another club project: Charity Water, which provides clean water to impoverished areas of the world. He came to a M.A.D. meeting as a guest speaker.
Since then, the club has been selling bottled water, gum and fruit snacks before school every morning. All the money that is raised will go toward providing clean water to an area that desperately needs it.
“I was just surfing the web and found it,” Williams said of Charitywater.org. “I like helping people and thought it would be a good idea.”
Learning By Experience
Teton Science Club Leaves May 30
By JAMMIE TURNER
Red and Blue Photo Editor
Since the summer of 2013, the Teton Science Club has been doing local fundraisers such as car washes, yard work, bake sales, and promotions with local restaurants.
This is all to help club members cover the $1,850 cost of the 18-day trip to the Teton Science School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The club departs May 30 at 1:39 a.m. from the Amtrak station in Alliance.
Everyone is getting excited for the chance to go to Wyoming because of the amazing plant and animal life we’ll get to learn about. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hike in the Teton Range in northwest Wyoming.
We’ll also get to see the beautiful scenery of Yellowstone National Park, and go to a rodeo in the city of Cody, Wyoming. Other places we’ll see along the way include Rapid City, Wall, Gillette and Jackson Hole.
Ms. Nicolle Boehm and Ms. Tina Arbitter are co-advisors of the club. They explained that students who expressed interest at the end of last year had to go through a selection process. They were scored on certain criteria, such as their grade point average, teacher and administrative recommendations and disciplinary records.
“This trip is an earned trip, not one in which you can simply pay your money and go,” Ms. Arbitter said.
We will spend one week at the Teton Science School, hiking in the mountains and learning about habitat, geology, tracking, plate tectonics, glacial movement, and wildlife. Once we leave TSS, we will go whitewater rafting.
Then we will visit a mammoth dig, Mount Rushmore, the statue of Crazy Horse, the Badlands, Wall Drug, Cody and Rapid City before heading to Yellowstone for three days. Our last day in Yellowstone, we will ride on horseback to an old-fashioned chuckwagon dinner.
We would like to thank everyone who donated, and our amazing parents who helped us with our fundraisers and events throughout the past year.
Red and Blue Photo Editor
Since the summer of 2013, the Teton Science Club has been doing local fundraisers such as car washes, yard work, bake sales, and promotions with local restaurants.
This is all to help club members cover the $1,850 cost of the 18-day trip to the Teton Science School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The club departs May 30 at 1:39 a.m. from the Amtrak station in Alliance.
Everyone is getting excited for the chance to go to Wyoming because of the amazing plant and animal life we’ll get to learn about. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hike in the Teton Range in northwest Wyoming.
We’ll also get to see the beautiful scenery of Yellowstone National Park, and go to a rodeo in the city of Cody, Wyoming. Other places we’ll see along the way include Rapid City, Wall, Gillette and Jackson Hole.
Ms. Nicolle Boehm and Ms. Tina Arbitter are co-advisors of the club. They explained that students who expressed interest at the end of last year had to go through a selection process. They were scored on certain criteria, such as their grade point average, teacher and administrative recommendations and disciplinary records.
“This trip is an earned trip, not one in which you can simply pay your money and go,” Ms. Arbitter said.
We will spend one week at the Teton Science School, hiking in the mountains and learning about habitat, geology, tracking, plate tectonics, glacial movement, and wildlife. Once we leave TSS, we will go whitewater rafting.
Then we will visit a mammoth dig, Mount Rushmore, the statue of Crazy Horse, the Badlands, Wall Drug, Cody and Rapid City before heading to Yellowstone for three days. Our last day in Yellowstone, we will ride on horseback to an old-fashioned chuckwagon dinner.
We would like to thank everyone who donated, and our amazing parents who helped us with our fundraisers and events throughout the past year.
Sophomores Compete for Career Tech Programs
By OLIVIA VOSHEL
Red and Blue Staff Writer
Alliance High School offers some amazing Career and Tech programs from Interactive Media to Construction Trades to Health Sciences/Athletic Training.
All programs are now dual credit so that Career Tech students can start college as sophomores with the credits they have earned in high school. Right now those credits are accepted by Stark State College of Technology and other universities in Northeast Ohio. However, the Career Tech department is working on getting those credits accepted by all public universities in the state.
Sophomores have to apply to get in these programs. Their grades, activities and teachers recommendations are considered.
There is a lot of competition to get into these programs, not only among AHS students but also those from Marlington and Salem who can get in through open enrollment.
“It’s incredible to have the option to get the classes we need to help achieve our dreams and goals,” said sophomore Meredith Stanley, who was accepted into the Information Technology Support and Services program.
Kasey Robinson said she is excited about being accepted into the IT program because “I enjoy working with computers.”
“I really enjoy doing people’s hair and makeup,” said sophomore Megan Davis, who was accepted into the Cosmetology program.
“I’m hoping to open up a salon with some of my friends when they get their licenses,” she said of her future plans. “We are going to work to put ourselves through business management classes.”
“I thinks it’s awesome that we have an opportunity like this,” said Jai’Ron Brackett, who will also be in the Cosmetology program next year.
Red and Blue Staff Writer
Alliance High School offers some amazing Career and Tech programs from Interactive Media to Construction Trades to Health Sciences/Athletic Training.
All programs are now dual credit so that Career Tech students can start college as sophomores with the credits they have earned in high school. Right now those credits are accepted by Stark State College of Technology and other universities in Northeast Ohio. However, the Career Tech department is working on getting those credits accepted by all public universities in the state.
Sophomores have to apply to get in these programs. Their grades, activities and teachers recommendations are considered.
There is a lot of competition to get into these programs, not only among AHS students but also those from Marlington and Salem who can get in through open enrollment.
“It’s incredible to have the option to get the classes we need to help achieve our dreams and goals,” said sophomore Meredith Stanley, who was accepted into the Information Technology Support and Services program.
Kasey Robinson said she is excited about being accepted into the IT program because “I enjoy working with computers.”
“I really enjoy doing people’s hair and makeup,” said sophomore Megan Davis, who was accepted into the Cosmetology program.
“I’m hoping to open up a salon with some of my friends when they get their licenses,” she said of her future plans. “We are going to work to put ourselves through business management classes.”
“I thinks it’s awesome that we have an opportunity like this,” said Jai’Ron Brackett, who will also be in the Cosmetology program next year.
AHS Band, Orchestra Compete
Spring Concerts Coming Up
By ARIANA CALLOCK
Red and Blue Staff Writer
On Feb. 21, the AHS orchestra, along with 15 other schools, performed in the state orchestra adjudicated event at Hudson High School. They played three pieces: “The Red Gully” by George Sweet, “Midnight Rain” by Susan Day, and “Symphony No. 29, K.201” by Mozart, receiving a rating of II, the second-highest rating.
The 43 students in the orchestra began preparing music for the event after their winter concert.
“There were so many snow and cold days that I was apprehensive about our performance, but the students worked hard and did well,” said Ms. Crystal Sabik, director of the orchestra.
“I feel like if we had more time it would have been better, but given that we missed so many days I didn't really expect a I,” said Casey Bluhm, a freshman. “The rating we got was fair, but we have more musical ability than how we performed that night.”
The Monday after the orchestra's event, they discussed the judges' written comments and listened to their recorded comments to know what they needed to work on to make the orchestra even better.
On March 7, the AHS band performed at the large-group event at Hoover High School. The band played three pieces: “Valley Forge March” by Karl L. King, “Westridge Overture” by James Barnes, and “Legend of the Saura” by William Harbinson. The band received a rating of II in the competition.
After both of the groups performed in the competitions, they began working on music for their spring concerts. The spring orchestra concert and awards ceremony will be May 5 at 7 p.m. The spring band concert and awards ceremony will be May 6 at 7 p.m. Both events will be held in the AHS auditorium.
Red and Blue Staff Writer
On Feb. 21, the AHS orchestra, along with 15 other schools, performed in the state orchestra adjudicated event at Hudson High School. They played three pieces: “The Red Gully” by George Sweet, “Midnight Rain” by Susan Day, and “Symphony No. 29, K.201” by Mozart, receiving a rating of II, the second-highest rating.
The 43 students in the orchestra began preparing music for the event after their winter concert.
“There were so many snow and cold days that I was apprehensive about our performance, but the students worked hard and did well,” said Ms. Crystal Sabik, director of the orchestra.
“I feel like if we had more time it would have been better, but given that we missed so many days I didn't really expect a I,” said Casey Bluhm, a freshman. “The rating we got was fair, but we have more musical ability than how we performed that night.”
The Monday after the orchestra's event, they discussed the judges' written comments and listened to their recorded comments to know what they needed to work on to make the orchestra even better.
On March 7, the AHS band performed at the large-group event at Hoover High School. The band played three pieces: “Valley Forge March” by Karl L. King, “Westridge Overture” by James Barnes, and “Legend of the Saura” by William Harbinson. The band received a rating of II in the competition.
After both of the groups performed in the competitions, they began working on music for their spring concerts. The spring orchestra concert and awards ceremony will be May 5 at 7 p.m. The spring band concert and awards ceremony will be May 6 at 7 p.m. Both events will be held in the AHS auditorium.