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Through times of crisis, 2021 University Medal finalists embraced leadership

May 25, 2021 The University Medal was established in 1871, and this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Candidates must have achieved a GPA of 3.96 or higher while overcoming significant challenges and making a positive impact on the lives of other people. This year’s finalists: Mira Cheng Major: Molecular and cell biology, minor in global poverty and practice Extracurricular: UC Berkeley Symphonic Orchestra (viola), Cal Triathlon club, Epsilon Eta environmental service fraternity What’s next? Stanford University School of Medicine Wildfires, the pandemic, economic stress, political turmoil — what lasting impact will these historic events have on you and your class?  “The events of the past four years have affected everyone differently, but I think, as a class, we are graduating with a particularly mature worldview and an intense determination to be agents of change. My own biggest takeaway from these events has been that, in times of crisis, the only thing that truly matters is the community that surrounds you.”

McAlester High School announces top graduates

Valedictorian-Raksha Tabada Parents: Marvin Tabada and Ann Claire Tabada Activities: Mock Trial, Academic Team, Biomedical Sciences Program at KTC, Ambassador for National Society of High School Scholars Future plans: University of Arizona as a Biology: Biomedical Sciences Emphasis major to become a neurologist Honors: 2021 Oklahoma Academic All-State Scholar Valedictorian-Olivia Harkins: Parents: Steve and Ruth Harkins Activities: I have been in the band for six years, the last four playing bassoon in the wind ensemble. For marching band, I was lead keyboard for four years and have performed multiple solos within the marching season. For concert band, I also play the bassoon; and as a bassoonist, I have received multiple awards at the district and state level as well as having been awarded a scholarship to Pittsburg State University.

ETSU announces 1911 Society honorees

Eleven members of the Class of 2021 who have distinguished themselves for academic excellence, service and leadership at East Tennessee State University have been inducted into the 1911 Society. Named in commemoration of the year when ETSU was founded, the 1911 Society recognizes the university’s most notable graduates from undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The selection committee evaluates applicants on academic achievement; sustained service; honors, awards, recognitions, publications and presentations; demonstrated leadership; work experience, such as study abroad, internships, externships and clinicals; and personal narratives. ETSU President Brian Noland said, “For more than a century, ETSU has carried forth a mission to improve the quality of life for the people of this region. The 1911 Society recognizes an elite group of graduates who have embodied that very mission. We are delighted to honor these distinct members of the Class of 2021 throughout Commencement exercises this week.”

UK Announces 1st Woman Director of Wildcat Marching Band

Shayna Stahl will be the first woman director of UK Athletic Bands. LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2021) — The University of Kentucky welcomes Shayna Stahl as director of Athletic Bands and assistant director of Bands in the School of Music. Stahl will become the first woman to serve as the director of the Wildcat Marching Band. Stahl will also serve as director of the UK Pep Bands and as the conductor of the UK Concert Band.  “I am very pleased that Dr. Stahl will be joining us at the UK School of Music this summer,” said Stan Pelkey, director of the UK School of Music. “Dr. Stahl is an experienced director of athletic bands who has worked with Division I athletic bands for the past 15 years. She will be ready from her first day on campus to guide the Wildcat Marching Band toward a successful fall season.

SU music department holds concert

The Lehrer Report: April 30, 2021

The Lehrer Report: April 30, 2021 Monday, May 03, 2021 *** Garden report: I planted beets, leeks, onions and lettuce. The hosta and columbine are up. My Thanksgiving cactus has new buds and now I have a May Day cactus as well. *** Jeff Bohne, moderator of South Congregational Church, sent me the menu for the next takeout dinner, which will be held May 8 with pickup between 5 and 6 p.m. It’s a chicken or spinach enchilada dinner with rice, black beans, salsa verde and flan. The cost is $15. The order deadline is “Cinco de Mayo,” Wednesday, May 5. Call 253-2977 or online at: www.southchurchfiddlerspantry.bigcartel.com/.

Olson, Flinn honored at NMU | News, Sports, Jobs

ERIK FLINN MARQUETTE –Arabella Olson of Negaunee has been named the Northern Michigan University Department of Music 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. She is graduating Saturday with a bachelor s degree in music, specializing in trombone. While at NMU, Olson participated in several musical ensembles, including Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet and Marching Band. She was selected for the 2019 UPStarts music festival and won first place in the 2018 NMU Music Scholarship Competition. Olson has been accepted for graduate school at the University of Michigan, where she intends to pursue a master s degree in trombone performance. She plans to spend time outdoors during her last summer in the Upper Peninsula.

Negaunee's Olson Top NMU Music Grad April 28, 2021

Band director at NSU steps down

ULM Wind Ensemble Presents Concert On Star Wars Day

  The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Brown Theatre, with a limited number of in-person tickets available on Eventbrite (https://bit.ly/3xsoNBE). The performance will also be livestreaming free on the School of Visual and Performing Arts YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/2LInETI).    “May the 4th be with you” is a take-off of the line “May the Force be with you” from the movie franchise “Star Wars.” It is said 16 times in the seven films.    Conductors for this performance are Derle R. Long, Ph.D., and Sean O’Pry, and the soloist Clayton Moses.    The repertoire for this final concert of the season will include music from the original “Star Wars” soundtrack and subsequent episodes including “Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.”