Congratulations to the graduating eighth grade students who were recognized for their outstanding music achievement in Joliet Public Schools District 86. Over 1,500 students in grades 4th through 8th participated in the District 86 music program this school year.
Dirksen Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Valeria Galicia
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Aidan Goode
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Aubrianna Blackburn
Choir Director’s Award: Amanda George
National School Choral Award: Sa’Nyia Love
National School Orchestra Award: Jaqueline Munoz Carranza
Hufford Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Anthony Pesola
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and John Philip Sousa Band Award: Alyssa Papesh
Choir Director’s Award: Erick Torres
National School Choral Award: Joel Vazquez
Orchestra Director’s Award: Matthew Budde
National School Orchestra Award: Aireanna Hinojosa
Gompers Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Bianca Ibarra
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Luis Becerril
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Cyena Ulloa
Choir Director’s Award: Alivia Carter
National School Choral Award: Evie Woodward
Orchestra Director’s Award: Andrew Betancourt
National School Orchestra Award: Briza Delgado
Washington Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Melanie Lopez
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Zachary Riley
Choir Director’s Award: Gabriel Rucker
National School Choral Award: Chelsea Tauler
Orchestra Director’s Award: Adrian Gomez
National School Orchestra Award: Madison Schlismann