I can barely believe another academic year is almost in the books. I wish you success as you plan final concerts, assemblies, and graduation performances for the year. I hope you have a restful summer break and are ready to return to class next year with renewed energy.

It was great to see many of you at All-State in March. I heard many positive comments about the event from students, parents, caregivers, teachers, and clinicians. It was an honor to be backstage as Diana Mayhall was presented the Frances P. Moss award. The energy of the concluding concert made it one l never forget.

Congratulations to the choral students listed below for their remarkable achievements this year!

District Outstanding Choral Student award recipients:

District I: Kate Powell, and Brooks Moore – Florence High School – Kevin Reese, Director

District II: Sarah LaGrone – Helena High School – Alice LaGrone, Director; and Marquez Welch – Hillcrest High School – Isabelle Page, Director

District III: Mallori Finney – Mortimer Jordan High School – Margaret Heron, Director

District V: Mia Wilson – Huntsville High School – Sarah Coleman-Gonzales, Director; and Bo Ferguson – Hazel Green High School – Debbie Flynn, Director

District VI: Cole Ingram – Tallassee High School – Kelley Hill and Michael Bird, Directors

District VII: Rebekah Chappell – UMS Wright Preparatory School – Michelle McCormick, Director; and Samuel Lowery – Fort Dale High Academy – Jerry Wilkerson, Director

District Outstanding Accompanist award recipient:

District V:

Jonathan Lee – Sparkman High School – Shana Acray, Director

District Pat Blackwell Music Education Award recipients:

District I:

Heather Medlin – Muscle Shoals High School – Peter Wilder, Director

District II:

Marquez Welch – Hillcrest High School – Isabelle Page, Director

District III:

Mallori Finney – Mortimer Jordan High School – Margaret Heron, Director

State-Level Winners
Outstanding Choral Students