STUDENT aWARDS
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
John Phillip Sousa Band Award
Spirit of the Brass Eagle Award
Lynn Jones Director’s Award
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
Awarded to an Outstanding Jazz Band Senior
The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award® was inaugurated in 1974 with the consent of his widow shortly after this great jazz artist died in 1971. It honors the outstanding jazz musician at each high school.
Addie Coons – 2024
Matthew Flickner – 2023
Ronin Kiekbusch – 2022
Cooper Davenport – 2021
Wes Turnbull – 2020
Adam "A.J." Bowman – 2019
David Ashton – 2018
Josh Neumann – 2017
Matt Kesler – 2016
Zach Neumann – 2015
Alex Wang – 2014
Sam Motter – 2013
Luke Neumann – 2012
Alex Young – 2011
Drew Clayton – 2010
Steve Ross – 2009
Chris Burrus – 2008
Ted Schnittgen – 2007
Evan Robinson – 2006
Mike Blackwell – 2005
Andrew Burrus – 2004
Daniel Houchens – 2003
Jordan Armstrong – 2002
Chris Brown – 2000
Brett Boyer – 1999
Bill Saint – 1998
Andy Baker – 1997
Kris Edwards – 1996
Ryan Fitch & Chris Reed – 1995
David Zink & Kyle Twenty – 1994
Matthew Boyer – 1993
Kevin Gallagher – 1992
Scott Krajewski & James Hodgin – 1990
Mike Price – 1988
Eric Arthur – 1985
Darren Disler – 1984
Kip Morgan – 1983
John King – 1982
Jeff Scott & Max Burrus – 1981
Buren Jones – 1980
Jay Gwaltney & John Huil – 1979
Kerry Rodgers & Jim Henry – 1978
Doug Shoemaker – 1977
Jenna Hall & Phil Ritter – 1976
Kenny Bennett & Doug Bunch – 1975
John Phillip Sousa Band Award
Awarded to an Outstanding Concert Band Senior
Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award® recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster.
Madeline Wilson – 2024
Ben Botkin – 2023
Julia Simmons – 2022
Megan Webb – 2021
Sterling Powell – 2020
Adam "A.J." Bowman – 2019
Will Hobick – 2018
Sam Stucky – 2017
Sarah Tucker – 2016
Claire Badger – 2015
Sarah Denne – 2014
Kelsey Byrum – 2013
Kelsey Badger – 2012
Katie Karch – 2011
Beth Neumann – 2010
Katherine Grimm – 2009
Norah Kundrat – 2008
Erin Chappell – 2007
Matt Brown – 2006
Alex Hall – 2005
Andrew Burrus – 2004
Paul Ferguson – 2003
Laura Hickey – 2002
Chris Brown – 2000
J. Craig Fryman – 1999
Adrienne Armstrong – 1998
Jeff Goens – 1997
Carrie Lowry – 1996
Josh Skelton & Ryan Fitch – 1995
Erin Geiselman – 1994
Jonathan Hoagland & Brian Porter – 1993
Robbyn Forry & Kevin Gallagher – 1992
Allison Clark & Andy Marsh – 1991
Matt Rice & Larry Lemon – 1990
Beth Frankel – 1989
Mike Price – 1988
Carol Konopinski – 1986
Lauri Deweese – 1985
Michael Hudson – 1984
Kip Morgan – 1983
Debbie Peters – 1982
Ray Lahrman – 1981
Buren Jones – 1980
Jeff Witt – 1979
Laura Haines – 1978
Martha Way – 1977
Jeanice Reffett – 1976
Lydia Randall – 1975
Susan Jones – 1974
Norman Kanis – 1973
Carla Phillippi – 1972
Ryan Humphrey1 – 1971
Jimnetta Reffett – 1970
Edward Hine – 1969
Sandy Stackhouse – 1968
James Russell – 1967
Steve Jones – 1966
Larry Ward – 1965
Susan Stum – 1964
Raleigh Kouns, Jr. – 1963
Spirit of the Brass Eagle Award
Presented in Memory of Phil Ritter, Class of 1976
With Special Recognition to Lynn A. Jones, Director
Awarded to an Outstanding Senior Brass Instrumentalist
Voted By Peers
Campbell Carlson – 2024
Skyler Cole – 2023
Zoe Klotz – 2022
Jack Keller – 2021
Tate Eugenio – 2020
Grant Thompson – 2019
Declan Nelligan – 2018
Matthew MacLean – 2017
Matt Kesler – 2016
Isaac Spillman – 2015
Rob Peeters – 2014
Noah Rodgers – 2013
Stephen Dempsey – 2012
Mark Edlin – 2011
Aaron Richter – 2010
Brayton Jones – 2009
Joe Mynhier – 2008
James Miller – 2007
Mike Blackwell – 2006
Evan Robinson – 2005
Andrew Burrus – 2004
Ben Frazier & Daniel Houchens – 2003
Jordan Armstrong – 2002
Taylor Breault – 2001
Chris Brown – 2000
Brett Boyer – 1999
Bill Saint – 1998
Ben Carr & Andy Baker – 1997
Kris Edwards & Carrie Lowry – 1996
Ryan Fitch – 1995
David Zink – 1994
Matt Boyer – 1993
Kevin Gallagher – 1992
Allan Nail – 1991
Matt Rice – 1990
Robert Auman – 1989
Ann Harris – 1988
Tom Leonard – 1987
Steve Atzhorn – 1986
Sharla Jones – 1985
Darren Disler – 1984
Darin Morgan – 1983
John King – 1982
Karen LaFollette – 1981
Joe Fratianni – 1980
Chuck Shaw – 1979
Elaine Ritter – 1978
Lynn Jones Director’s Award
Awarded to a Senior for Band-Related Community Service
Mars Ferraro – 2024
Zach Begeman – 2023
McLean Carter – 2022
Emily Stucky – 2021
Carter Tran – 2020
Colton King – 2019
Theresa Bottorff – 2018
Sam Ferguson – 2017
Natalie Miller – 2016
Isaac Spillman – 2015
Rob Peeters – 2014
Nicole Bruce – 2013
Rebecca Thompson – 2012
Jack Huber – 2011
Philip Gast – 2010
Katherine Adams – 2009
Whitney Williamson – 2007
Nick Tabor – 2006
Band Director’s Special Award
Joe Lynn – 2000
Heather Godfrey – 1998
Jessica Williams & Patrick McClanahan – 1997
Josh King & Cindi Meyer – 1992
Cynthia Shelburne – 1991
Nathaniel King & Rob Wilson – 1990
Beth Carlin – 1985
Cynthia Cluck & Jill Keen – 1981
Jim King – 1979
Natalie Ford, Elaine Ritter & Carrie Witt – 1978
Mike Kilburn & Jeff King – 1977
Band Spirit and Service Award
Mary Saint – 2000
Ben Carr – 1997
Dan McKnight – 1994
Robbyn Forry – 1992
Dean McKnight – 1985
Jeff Trosky – 1984
Mark Harris – 1983
Max Burrus – 1981
Buren Jones – 1980
Jay Gwaltney – 1979
Kerry Rodgers – 1978
Mike Kilburn – 1977