Mrs. Kim Charton was presented the Trojan Pride Award by the Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools Board of Education at its regular meeting on February 11, 2013.  The recommendation was made by Mr. Scott Sommer, Middle School and Assistant High School Band Director.  Mrs. Charton is extremely dedicated to our students.  She volunteers her time in the summer, during marching band practice, and all throughout the school year.  She helps out four days a week during 9th period at the high school and Tuesdays and Thursdays for after-school jazz band and concert band rehearsals.  The band program would not be what it is today without the assistance and dedication of Mrs. Charton.

Congratulations to the Band students that participated in the OMEA Solo & Ensemble Contest this past weekend at Massillon Washington High School. Receiving the second highest rating of "Excellent" were Rylan Clugston, Sidney King, Leda McConaha, Emily Waller, & Julia Zambo. Receiving the highest rating of "Superior" were Abby Allen, Morgan Alsept, Katrina Blocher, Kaley Coss, Jesse Haney, Coleman Hayes, Elizabeth Harsha, Tyler Hollon, Hannah Jones, Ashley Kieffer, Tori Litman, Madison Montgomery, Lexi Peterson, Josiah Pugh, Nia Pugh, Rebecca Reynolds, Rachel Rich, Makayla Rosenberry, Nick Shankle, Brooke Skelton, Madison Stoneking, Breezey Thomas, Amelia Tritt, Alayna Vega, Katey Vesco, Chance Waldron, Tyler Walker, Hayden Waller, Raya Williamson, Julia Zambo, Tyler Zambo, & Kendall Ziegler.

Choir students who received a Superior rating Stefanie Fockler & Hayden West. Choir students who received an Excellent rating were Tiffini Brink, Stefanie Fockler, Lauren Schleappi, Rebecca Radabaugh, Emily Eggan, Haley Reed, Cassie Ervin-Miller, Julie Neading, Zach Brinkman, Logan Shetler, Austin Townsend, Jamie Walter, Grant Handrich, Jesse Tinlin, Hayden West.