WSH BAND AND VOCAL STUDENTS AWARDED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS BEYOND CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

The annual Waukon Senior High Music Department Awards potluck was held Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The event was originally scheduled for May 25; however, when the date conflict with the state track meet became apparent, the music department rescheduled the ceremony.
The evening was highlighted by the music of Power Jazz, the WSH Jazz Band, delicious food and, most importantly, recognition of the ambitious and hard-working young musicians in the band and vocal programs. Speech and colorguard awards were also presented.
Students lettering and/or receiving service bars for involvement “above and beyond classroom expectations” were:
Band - Beth Anderson, Bethany Brink, Kari Buege, Jon Buhl, Amy Collins, Brian Dahlstrom, Michael Fossum, Carrie Flatland, Missy Ford, Crystal Franks, Valerie Gramlich, Meghan Gesing, Jenny Grimstad, JR Hustvet, Karen Hall, William Haskovec, Jessica Henry, Joshua Jackson, Heidi Johnson, Clay Kramer, Korine McCormick, Greta Martin, Krystal Martin, Craig Mellick, Janet Mohwinkle, Jacque Novak, Andrew Olson, Jordan Rixen, Ben Ryner, Erin Schulte, Ben Seibert, Heath Smith, Jennifer Smith, Andrea Snitker, Benton Stamper, Craig Stott, Amy Straate, Stephanie Thiele, Amanda Tryggestad, Seth Tweedy, Evan Tinderholt, Joshua Tweedy, Katie Widener, and Tade Willger;
Choir - Beth Anderson, Bethany Brink, Heather Brink, Jon Buhl, Amy Collins, Sarah Collins, Marie Colsch, Brian Dahlstrom, Mike Dahlstrom, Missy Dahlstrom, Brianna Delphy, Dana DeVary, Karen Egan, Kelli Egan, Monica Ehrhardt, Missy Ford, Michael Fossum, Meghan Gesing, Valerie Gramlich, Stacie Grim, Karen Hall, Lisa Herman, Sarah Howe, JR Hustvet, Dana Jamieson, Danielle Jamieson, Matt Johnson, Justin Jones, Jessica Kammeyer, Alicia Kelly, Melissa Kleinow, Elizabeth Kurth, Chris Larson, Brie Leiran, Greta Martin, Timothy Lund, Jonathan May, Janet Mohwinkle, Jacque Novak, Mike Peck, Audrey Piedot, Troy Pierce, Amber Regan, Bo Schellhammer, Stacey Schnuelle, Vanessa Schulte, Ben Seibert, Katie Sickels, Jenny Smerud, Andrea Snitker, Benton Stamper, Jamie Stortz, Julie Stortz, Craig Stott, Stephanie Thiele, Evan Tinderholt, Amanda Tryggestad, Victoria Venes, David Vowell, Heather Whalen, Katie Wiedner, Lacey Wood, and Lacey Yearous.
In addition, band students Courtney Beardmore, Timothy Lund, Craig Mellick, and Ben Ryner achieved designation to the 200 Point Club. Courtney Beardmore and Timothy Lund achieved the 300 Point Club. Courtney Beardmore received highest point female honors with a total of 345.5 points and Timothy Lund achieved highest point male status with 343 total points.
Choir students Kelli Egan, Monica Ehrhardt, Matt Johnson, Alicia Kelly, Jonathan May, Benton Stamper, Craig Stott, Stephanie Thiele, and Lacey Wood achieved designation to the 200 Point Club. Brian Dahlstrom, Monica Ehrhardt and Andrea Snitker were named to the 300 Point Club. Highest points senior female was Audrey Piedot with 186 points, while highest points senior male designation was awarded to Brian Dahlstrom with 334 total points.
Additionally, the band department introduced three new awards to distinct seniors this year. These awards will be presented in upcoming years to the most deserving seniors who embody the qualities demonstrated by the seniors of the Class of 2000, for whom the awards are named: the Brian LeRoy Dahlstrom Posture Award, Heidi Johnson Adult Beginner Award and Craig Mellick Versatility Award.
Timothy Lund received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Courtney Beardmore was recognized as this year’s John Philip Sousa Awards winner.
The vocal department senior award winners were as follows: Timothy Lund and Audrey Piedot, Vocal Director’s Meritorious Award; Craig Stott, Dean Miene Vocal Award; and Brian Dahlstrom, American Choral Director’s Association Outstanding Vocalist Award.