On Saturday, November 23rd, Mid-America Preparatory School had 4 band students participate in the Illinois Music Education Association District Band Festival. The Junior High participants were 8th Graders Jack Lowry (Brownstown) – trumpet, and Nathanael Ritchie (Tower Hill) – saxophone. The High School participants were Freshmen Martin Cook (Shelbyville) – clarinet, and Lucy Allen (Vandalia) – French horn. The festival took place in the Dvorak Concert Hall on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. They are pictured with their director Ms. Kendra Houghtaling.
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Tracy Vonderheide of Auto Glass Unlimited in Shumway is proud to award Josiah Ritchie odf Mid America Prep School the April Kids Have talent Award for Shelby County . Kids Have Talent represents scholastic achievement in the area of music & the arts. Josiah excels in playing Guitar & banjo . He is Pictured with Tracy Vonderheide of Auto Glass Unlimited for the certificate presentation and monetary gift. Josiah was selected by school personal on his high effort and excellence. Tracy & Staff at Auto Glass Unlimited encourage all youth to give their best effort in all academics & music. Look & listen for more awards in future months for additional winners.
