MUSIC in ACTION

Miriam Schwenn, Director
1001 E. Park Ave.  Milbank, SD  57252
Miriam.Schwenn@k12.sd.us

CHORAL AWARDS

National School Choral Award: Honors a female and a male singer in the senior class who have contributed most to the school vocal program with their singing ability and their enthusiasm for choral performance.

2016-Ellie Webb/Christopher Loutsch
2015-
2014-Jamie Mundwiler/Johnny McDonagh
2013-Taylor Frevert/Michael Miller
2012-Pattie Berkner/Nathaniel Steinlicht
2011-Kjersten Ydstie/Brent Seehafer 
2010- Amanda Lambrechts/Jacob Ebsen
2009- Kaitlin Snaza/Daniel Tuchscherer
2008- Emma Werling/Tyler Buttke
2007- Katie Jones/Dillon Lichtsinn
2006-Jami Buttke/Jesse Liebe
2005- Annie Christensen/Dustin Grorud
2004-Amanda Rausch/Casey Dahl
2003- Sarah Liebe/Derek Fernholz
2002- Erin Ahles
2001-Holly Neuharth/Joe Heinert
2000-Renee Redepenning/Patrick Carvell
1999-Megan Tyler/Dave Hansen
1998-Natasha Hanson/Alex Gulck
1997-Melissa Hoff/Greg Fosheim

Justin Maass Choral Award: In recognition of outstanding effort and motivating enthusiasm for choral singing with strong musicianship demonstrated as a Milbank High School Chorus Member.

2016-Hannah Rick
2015-Sam Jarman
2014-Maddie Foss
2013-Alex Liebe
2012-Alex Pauli
2011-Natalie Reynen
2010-Shelby Kramer
2009-Ellie Reynen
2008-Katie LaRoche
2007-Dillon Lichtsinn
2006-Josh Ydstie
2005-Adam Stewart
2004-Heather Block
2003-MHS Chorus

Arion Award: The Oldest and Most Prestigious National Award for Outstanding Achievement by High School Musicians.
                    * Individual's contribution to MHS music department
                    *Scholastic standing in band and choir
                    *Demonstration of personal and professional qualities
                    *Performing ability and musicianship qualities

2016-Rebekah Tuchscherer
2015-Kayla Holtquist
2014-Megan Thomas
2013-Katie Loutsch
2012-Jordan Hins
2011-Brenna Rausch
2010-Sarah Miller
2009-Tyler Buttke
2008-Rhianna Tuchscherer
2007-Ashley Dailie
2006-Alex Weber
2005-Mallory Malm