Today marked the end of an era at OHS, as we said a fond goodbye to an unforgettable class. For the fifth time, our ceremony was at the NIU Convention Center, and as usual, the band was the entertainment. Several seniors conducted the band, and the Wind Symphony played their featured song "El Camino Real" mid-ceremony. Congrats to all of all seniors!!!
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On May 10th, our band program hosted its annual Bandquet, great way to end the year with some fun, food, and awards. Our band boosters, particularly Lynn Polito and Amy Terry, really went with the 1950s theme, decorating the cafeteria to really add in the ambiance. Several students were recognized with individual awards. They were: Band Booster Scholarships: Evah Engel and Tara O'Connell Oustanding Concert Band Members: Ayden Schepp and Emma Holm, Maddie Woolley and Maddie Christy Outstanding Chamber Winds Members: Greta Keller and Ryan Kazda Outstanding Symphonic Band Members: Lauren Meger and Gabe Buan Outstanding Wind Ensemble Members: Abi Miller and Riley Martin Outstanding Wind Symphony Members: Jared Johnson and Rachel Perez Director's Awards: Kate McCarthy and Alex Somheil Jim Felts Senior Spirit Award: Chloe Brougham Tim Lautzenheiser Leadership Awards: Evah Engel and Matt DeGarmo Outstanding Pep Band: Hannah Kelsheimer Woody Herman Jazz Award: Matt DeGarmo National Marching Award: Jared Johnson Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Evah Engel John Philip Sousa Award: Eileen Fey |