Exeter-Milligan Junior High Band Awards

These awards were given at the Exeter-Milligan Honors Night:

JUNIOR HIGH BAND

The junior high band kept busy this year, performing at nearly 20 pep band events, the Christmas and Spring concerts, and competing at the Bruning-Davenport band contest.  A highlight for the students was receiving the first superior rating at the contest in the band division since the two schools consolidated.  Six students were selected to the Meridian JH Honor Band.  Students had the opportunity to “pin” this year by earning 75 or more letter points based on their participation in events.

Band Pins:  Vicki Androyna, Joey Bartu, Hannah Beethe, Janey Erdkamp, Hannah Horne, Katie Mounce, Tara Mueller, Patrick Murphy, Alexis Uldrich, Kaitlyn Vavra, Ashley Benorden, Trystan Brandt, Evan Harre, Samantha Horne, Hailey Luzum, Trevor Luzum, Haylee Sheffield, Katie Skinner, Ella Wilkins

Band Participation:  Quinton Behrens, Lucy Murphy, Bailey Steuben

Other Honors:

Vicki Androyna - Superior Saxophone Quintet

Janey Erdkamp - Superior Clarinet Duet

Hannah Horne - Superior Saxophone Quintet, Superior Piano Solo

Katie Mounce - Superior Saxophone Quintet

Tara Mueller - Superior Flute Duet, Meridian Honor Band

Patrick  Murphy - Superior Trombone Solo, Superior Piano Solo

Alexis Uldrich - Superior Flute Duet, Meridian Honor Band

Kaitlyn Vavra - Superior Clarinet Duet

Ashley Benorden, Superior Flute/Clarinet Duet

Trystan Brandt - Meridian Honor Band, Wayne State College Honor Band, Superior Trumpet Solo

Samantha Horne - Meridian Honor Band, Superior French Horn Solo, Superior Piano Solo

Hailey Luzum - Superior Flute Solo

Lucy Murphy - Superior Saxophone Quintet

Haylee Sheffield - Meridian Honor Band, Superior French Horn Solo, Superior Piano Solo

Bailey Steuben - Superior Saxophone Quintet

Ella Wilkins - Meridian Honor Band, Superior Flute/Clarinet Duet

The Director’s Award for Band traditionally goes to the 8th grader who has earned the most letter points during the 8th grade year. This year’s winner is Trystan Brandt.

Exeter-Milligan Band Honors Recognized

These honors were recognized at the Exeter-Milligan Honors Night:

SENIOR HIGH BAND

The senior high band stayed busy this year with numerous performances including pep bands, State Fair, Veteran’s Day Program, Christmas & Spring Concerts, MUDECAS Music Contest & DMC (District Music Contest.)  

We had a successful year as a group with 6 students selected to the Doane Festival of Winds, 10 Students to Class D All-State, & 9 Students to the CRC Honor Band.  We also had 11 instrumental & 2 piano entries at District Music Contest.  I was very excited about the students willingness to be involved and try something new.  Thanks to the parents for encouraging their students to participate.  The students worked very hard and I’m very proud of them.  Students with more than 100 letter points lettered.  Points were earned based on the events students participated in.

Thank you to the Boosters for their support of all of the music students this year.  

Freshmen:

Band Letters:  Brianna Beatham, Jack Dinneen, Janey Due, Elliot Erdkamp, Kirby Soukup

Band Participation:  Spencer Papik, Alexis Trauger

Other Honors:

Janey Due - Class D All-State Symphonic Band, Superior Timpani Solo @ MUDECAS

Sophomores:

Band Letters:  Jordyn Brandt, Madison Horne, Brody Kresak, Broc Mueller, Amber Pribyl,  Maitlyn Thomsen

Other Honors:

Jordyn Brandt - Doane Fall Festival of Winds, Concordia Musical Arts Day, Wayne State College Honor Band, Hastings College Honor Band, Class D All-State Wind Ensemble medalist, CRC Honor Band medalist, Superior Piano Solo @ MUDECAS & DMC, Superior Flute Solo @ MUDECAS & DMC, Outstanding Performance Award Honorable Mention @ DMC

Madison Horne - Doane Fall Festival of Winds, Class D All-State Wind Ensemble, CRC Honor Band

Broc Mueller - Class D All-State Symphonic Band

Amber Pribyl - Doane Fall Festival of Winds alternate, CRC Honor Band

Maitlyn Thomsen - Doane Fall Festival of Winds alternate, Class D All-State Wind Ensemble medalist, CRC Honor Band medalist

Juniors:

Band Letter:  Alex Benorden, Kylie Briske, Meredith Emshoff, Brooke Manning, Devin Sheffield, Deidre Stevens, Erica Yound

Band Participation:  Toni Bossaller, Kaityln Hertzel, Huntington Trauger, Logan Zeleny

Other Honors:

Alex Benorden - Class D All-State Symphonic Band

Meredith Emshoff - Doane Fall Festival of Winds, Class D All-State Symphonic Band, Superior Piano Solo @ DMC, CRC Honor Band medalist

Devin Sheffield - Class D All-State Symphonic Band, CRC Honor Band, Band Letter

Erica Yound, Doane Fall Festival of Winds, CRC Honor Band

Seniors:

Band Letters:  Taylor Erdkamp, Jennifer Pribyl, Megan Waldron

Other Honors:

Taylor Erdkamp - Doane Fall Festival of Winds, Class D All-State Symphonic Band, CRC Honor Band medalist, Superior Clarinet Solo @ MUDECAS & DMC

Jennifer Pribyl - Doane Fall Festival of Winds, Class D All-State Wind Ensemble medalist, CRC Honor Band medalist

The John Phillip Sousa Award for band traditionally goes to the senior who earned the most letter points during the senior year. The certificate reads:  “In recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation, and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires.”  

This year’s recipient is Taylor Erdkamp.  Taylor’s name will be added to the plaque in the room.

The Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence goes to the senior with the second most letter points.  The qualifications of this award are 1 - be a high school senior, 2 - hold a first chair position in the band, 3 - be capable of performing as a soloist with the high school band, 4 - be recognizsed as both an outstanding performer & as a truly outstanding young citizen.

This year’s recipient is Jennifer Pribyl. Her name will be placed on the plaque in the classroom.

 

Exeter-Milligan Participates in Milligan Q125 Parade

New Video Cameras Stolen

 

Glenwood Communications installed video surveillance cameras on the Exeter village building Thursday, May 30^th and at several other locations around town.  These cameras were stolen sometime between Sunday June 2nd and Monday June 3rd.  A reward will be offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of perpetrators.  Contact the Exeter or Friend Police Department at 402-266-5331 or 402-947-5531.

Exeter Aquatic Center Holds Midnight Swims

Midnight Swims are held every Wednesday (weather permitting) at the Exeter Aquatic Center.
Here are the ages/hours:
Under 13 until 10:00 p.m.
13 & over until midnight

Jensen's Donate New Benches for Park

Paul and Nancy Jensen recently donated these two large granite benches to the Exeter Aquatic Center.  The benches were placed outside the pool area so parents and family members could watch their kids from the outside.

Exeter-Milligan Band to Perform in Milligan Q125 Parade

The Exeter-Milligan Band will be performing in the Milligan Q125 Parade today at 1:30 in Milligan.  Also featured in the parade will be the State Champion Exeter-Milligan Volleyball Team and the State Runner-up Football team.