Service members who died while serving our country were honored at a Memorial Day service on May 31st at Alta-Aurelia High School. As is tradition, Alta's VFW Post 6172 organized the event. Names,.
Friday, May 14, 2021
By STEPHANIE LYNAM / Pilot-Tribune Staff
Elizabeth Gustafson and Simon Carlson performed with the NWI Honors Orchestra May 1st at Northwestern College.
Simon Carlson and Elizabeth Gustafson had the privilege of performing with the NWI Honors Orchestra on May 1st at Northwestern College in Orange City.
Megan Benz, Band Director at Alta-Aurelia High School, said NWI Honors Orchestra is made up of the top string musicians in Northwest Iowa, and from there the ensemble is filled out with the top wind and percussion players to make it a full symphony. There are only 2 oboe players and 4 percussionists chosen for this honor so to be one of the players chosen is a huge accomplishment. Simon and Elizabeth got to play with the other select, top high school musicians of our area of the state, she said.
A Panorama High School senior is one of only four students to receive an Iowa Scholarship for the Arts to support their education this fall. Ruby Hummel of Yale has received the prestigious $2,500 award from the Iowa Arts Council, which is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Hummel says she was inspired by her teachers and her peers and wants to continue to perform while studying to become a music educator at Drake University in Des Moines. Her goal is to help future generations connect with music. “These students have demonstrated exceptional artistic ability, and we’re delighted they will pursue their education here in Iowa,” says Iowa Arts Council Administrator, David Schmitz. “An education in the arts will help them develop creativity and critical-thinking skills as they prepare for future careers in the arts or other areas.” Other winners include Faith De Groot from Alta Aurelia High School, Mikayla Lane of Crestwood High School and Mio Legaspi of De
Friday, December 11, 2020
By STEPHANIE LYNAM / Pilot-Tribune Staff
A-A Dance Team Members - Front row: Lily Buckendahl, Jasmine Sliefert, Kennedy Berkland, Emily Arnts, Kaysha Brown, Ashley Hinkeldey. Middle row: Lydia Feis, Chloe Elston, Coach Brooke Nielsen, Karla Chicas, Emma Peterson, Jocelyn Launderville. Back row: Kelsie Aronson, Madison Theisen, Kim Weflen, Amelia Damewood, Emily Launderville, Faith Buss, Kyla Galvin and Hannah Colerick / Photo submitted
The Alta-Aurelia High Schools Fusion Dance Team encountered obstacles at state competition this year due to COVID but were pleased with the results and overall experience. The Iowa State Dance Championships was held on November 17-19 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.