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Board recognizes morning-announcement team, band and jazz students in packed boardroom
Summary
The board highlighted student leadership and music achievements, recognizing the Cannon Intermediate morning announcement team and students selected for district and state-level band and jazz events.
Board members used a portion of the meeting to spotlight student achievements and staff mentorship.
The board recognized the Cannon Intermediate School morning announcement team and praised adviser Lauren Williams for mentoring student leaders. Camden Hill School students were acknowledged for participating in all-district band in Greenville. The board singled out a sophomore saxophonist, Gavin, for selection to top jazz-band consideration at the regional level and for his selection to the Eastern District Concert Band; staff said Gavin will audition for the North Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble in March.
Presenters emphasized student preparation required for band placement—scales, solos and sight-reading—and noted that musical and community partnerships gave students additional performance opportunities. No board action was associated with the recognitions; they were part of the meeting’s board spotlight segment.
