Awards & Recognition

Spotlight on the Arts

Music

"Music is about communication, creativity, and cooperation, and by studying music in school, students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience the world from a new perspective."

     - Bill Clinton, former US President


STUDENTS IN MUSIC PROGRAMS:

  • Achieve significantly higher graduation rates.
  • Improve their overall academic performance.
  • More likely to be recognized for academic achievement.
  • Develop a positive work ethic and pride in their work.
  • Appreciate and understand the world around them.
  • Are more engaged in the learning process.
  • Express themselves creatively.
Distinguished Service
2024 RaeAnn DeSutter Our Lady of Lourdes School Decatur
2023 Jennifer Woodrow North Ridge Middle School Danville
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2019 Jennifer Bolton Parkside Junior High School Normal
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2017 Mike Fogarty Mt. Zion Intermediate School Mt. Zion
2016 Beth Nuss Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr. High Paxton
2016 Steve Betz Bradley Central School Bradley
2015 Robert Fornander AlWood Middle School Woodhull
2014 Renee Kiah Southeastern Junior High School Augusta
2013 Patti Peterson Wenona Middle School Wenona
2012 Amanda Allen Monticello Middle School Monticello
2011 Stephanie Mencel La Harpe Junior High School La Harpe
2010 Debbie Seelhoefer Mt. Zion Junior High School Mt. Zion
Class Act
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2019 Jonathan Smaga Annawan Grade School Annawan
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2017 Rachel Aupperle Fisher Junior High School Fisher
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2014 Madeline Wood United Jr/Sr High School Monmouth
2013 Megan Schillinger Holy Family School Chicago
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2011 Abigail Houser Mayo Middle School Paris
2010 Andrew Patton Winchester Elementary School Winchester
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