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Evesham district honored among top U.S. music communities; 100+ students recognized, two named All‑State
Summary
The Evesham Township School District was recognized as one of the top 25 communities in music education nationwide; the board and district staff recognized more than 100 students for orchestra, theater and essay awards and named two All‑State musicians and a Leroy Homer Memorial Award winner.
The Evesham Township School District honored more than 100 students and several staff members after the district was named among the top 25 communities in music education nationwide.
Dr. Smith introduced the recognitions and said the evening’s student performances and awards exemplified the district’s commitment to arts education. Sarah Smith, orchestra director for DeMacy Middle School, DeMacy Elementary and Jaggard Elementary, brought student ensembles to perform and introduced the students who were later recognized for county, regional and state honors.
Why it matters: The recognition is national and reflects sustained district investment in music programming, which the district said requires curricular and extracurricular collaboration. District staff named dozens of students who achieved All‑South Jersey and South Jersey Honors Orchestra distinctions, and two students were recognized as All‑State performers: Cameron Motashige and Arnav (Arnab) Sethi.
Highlights and awards: The board and administrators presented certificates to students from theater and orchestra programs, announced winners of the Elks essay contest including students who placed at district and state levels, and named Lawrence Lynn as the Leroy Homer Memorial Award winner. District staff credited teachers including Vincent Pagliario, Joe Malaman, Mark White and others for their roles in instrumental and general music programming. “It is an incredible achievement,” a district staff member said of the community recognition.
Context and next steps: District leaders said they plan to continue applying for and maintaining the award, to support music education across grade levels. The district also plans to showcase student essays and performances on a district web page so families can share student work publicly.
The recognitions concluded after a long program of performances and certificate presentations; board members encouraged community attendance at upcoming events that showcase student arts achievements.
