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.
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.
