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