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Magnolia School District Band Students Earn Top Honors at Regional and State Levels
Magnolia, AR — Magnolia School District proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its 7th–12th grade band students who have been recognized with numerous awards at the Junior High and Senior High All-Region and All-State levels. From first chair selections to national recognitions, these students continue to raise the bar for musical excellence in Arkansas and beyond.
Junior High All-Region Band – 7th & 8th Grade
Flute: Karen Baes, Adrianna Loudermill, Laura Lu
 Clarinet: Braylee McBride, Benton Meredith, Paris Wesson
 Bass Clarinet: Madison Miller
 Trumpet: Maeli Hutcheson, Eric Lu
 French Horn: Cameron Savoy, Sawyer Taylor
 Trombone: Trae Talley
 Euphonium: Wes Armour
 Tuba: Quinton Alphin, Mason Filbrun
 Percussion: Olivia Baker, Marcus Stagner
Junior High All-Region 1st Band, 1st Chair
·      Jack Morgan, Alto Saxophone
Junior High All-Region Jazz – 7th & 8th Grade
Alto Saxophone: Jack Morgan
Drum Set: Braelon Stephens
Junior High All-Region Jazz, 1st Band, 1st Chair
·      Olivia Baker, Drum Set
Middle School Band Awards
Concert Assessment – Overall Excellent Rating (Second Division) with a I, II, II rating from the adjudicators
Concert Assessment Sightreading – Superior Ratings (First Division) from the adjudicator
Junior High All-Region Band – Freshmen
Flute: Jada Brown
 Trumpet: Logan Holley, Ava Morgan
 Percussion: Camden Reed
Junior High All-Region 1st Band, 1st Chair – Freshman
·      Connor Valencia, Tenor Saxophone
High School All-Region Band – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Flute: Lillie Boswell
Clarinet: Ashlyn Gulley, Auzy Simmons, Ghennayjah Rowden, Chloe Broomfield, Yuliana Sanchez
 Bass Clarinet: Aundria Gilbert
 Eb Contra Alto Clarinet: Sh'Niya Watson
 Alto Saxophone: Carlos Flores
 Trumpet: Alicia Del Angel, Caleb Wilson
 Euphonium: Dakota Glover
 Tuba: Joseph Lewis
 Percussion: Quintin Young, Morgan Middleton, Brennan Dennis, Chris Revels, Jennifer Goza, Aiden Jones, Skylar Montgomery, Samuel Williams
High School All-Region, 1st Band, 1st Chair
·      Blake Green, Alto Saxophone
·      Brodie Goodwin, French Horn
·      Jackson Stevens, Euphonium

Senior High All-State Wind Symphony
·      Blake Green, Alto Saxophone
High School Jazz Band Awards
Junior High All-Region Jazz – Freshmen
Trumpet: Logan Holley
 Bass Guitar: Ava Morgan
Junior High All-Region Jazz, 1st Band, 1st Chair – Freshmen
·      Connor Valencia, Tenor Saxophone
Senior High All-Region Jazz – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
Bari Sax: Zachary Wilson
Trumpet: Brodie Goodwin
Bass Guitar: Emma Pruitt
Senior High All-Region Jazz, 1st Band, 1st Chair
·      Blake Green, Alto Saxophone
High School Band Awards
Marching Assessment – Superior Ratings (First Division) from all adjudicators
Concert Assessment – Superior Ratings (First Division) from all adjudicators
Concert Assessment Sightreading – Superior Ratings (First Division) from the adjudicator
Sweepstakes Award for 2024-2025 School Year

Special Awards
Director’s Award for Outstanding Eighth Grade Student
·      Braylee McBride, Clarinet
Director’s Award for Outstanding Freshman
·      Logan Holley, Trumpet/French Horn
Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Student Award
·      Brodie Goodwin, Trumpet/French Horn
Women Band Directors International Certificate of Achievement Award
·      Ashlyn Gulley, Clarinet/Alto Saxophone
Women Band Directors International Outstanding Band Parents Award
·      Molly Goddard
·      Kendra Holley
·      Amanda Morgan
Women Band Directors International Outstanding Administrator Award
·      John Ward
·      Mrs. Jessica Renea Aryee, Magnolia High School Principal
John Philip Sousa Award
·      Blake Green, Alto Saxophone

Class of 2025 Senior Band Awards
Scarlett Anderson, Trumpet
 La’Quanta Brown, Flute
 Brayden Chambliss, Trombone
 Vanessa Estudillo, Flute
 Carlos Flores, Alto Saxophone
 Aundria Gilbert, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
 Earnesteen Gilbert, Trombone
 Dakota Glover, Euphonium
 Brodie Goodwin, Trumpet/French Horn
 Blake Green, Alto Saxophone
 Keyon Harper, Percussion
 Brandon Hill, Trombone
 Joseph Lewis, Tuba
 Mariah May, Clarinet
 Morgan Middleton, Percussion
 Skylar Montgomery, Percussion
 Summer Murphy, Flute
 Emma Phillips, Trumpet
 Steven Schaffhauser, Percussion
 Sh’Niya Watson, Clarinet/Eb Contra Alto Clarinet
 Samuel Williams, Percussion
 Caleb Wilson, Trumpet
 Quintin Young, Percussion

Magnolia School District congratulates all students, staff, parents, and administrators who contribute to the continued excellence of our band program. Their achievements are a testament to the power of dedication, creativity, and community support in music education.