• The Groton Middle School students attended the contest Saturday, May 3.  It was held at the Webster high school and involved students from area schools.  The Jr. High band was scored by three different judges and given the ratings of I, I, I+. 
• All students performed a solo and were given a rating of I, II, III or IV.  Groton had 66 solo entries and 59 received superior ratings.  The directors and students would like to thank the parents and community members that attended contest and supported our program.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
• Contest results are as follows:
• I+ Rating: Hunter Schaller, bells; Indigo Rogers, xylophone; Jennie Doeden, mallet; Emily Thompson, mallet; Aleaya Worlie, tuba; Kylie Kassube, clarinet.
• I Rating: Kaycie Hawkins, tenor sax; Nicole Marzahn, trumpet; Noah Tullis, trumpet; Indigo Rogers, snare; Ashley Fliehs, snare; Emma Donley, clarinet; Erika Herr, clarinet; Jonathan Doeden, snare; Kayla Jensen, flute; Isabella Whitehouse, flute; Alexis Gustafson, trumpet; Jennie Doeden, snare; Marshall Lane, snare; Jonathan Doeden, bells; Ashley Fliehs, bells; Jenifer Fjelstad, flute; Grady O'Neill, trombone; Alexandra Stange, alto sax; Rylee Rosenau, trombone; Payton Colestock, baritone; Garret Schroeder, baritone; Taydn Glover, alto sax; Gabe Taylor, baritone; Jennie Doeden, timpani; Noah Poor, French horn; MaKayla Jones, clarinet; Madeline Schuelke, French horn; Portia Kettering, alto sax; Kaitlyn Anderson, alto sax;

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