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Hudsonville board recognizes varsity winter percussion after MAPA state championship
Summary
The Hudsonville Public School District board recognized its varsity winter percussion program for winning the 2025 MAPA state championship and acknowledged staff, parents and transportation support that helped the program operate across middle and high school levels.
The Hudsonville Public School District board recognized the district’s varsity winter percussion program for winning the 2025 MAPA state championship during a board meeting.
A district staff member who spoke during the recognition said, “We are just very excited and very proud,” and described a multi-year program that crosses middle and high school levels. The staff member noted the program’s long-term development and the combined work of students, instructors, parents and school administration.
The recognition highlighted that the district’s winter programs have produced six state championships over the past 13 years and that 38 students participated in winter percussion this year. The presenter said the national organization that oversees classification reviewed part of the group’s show earlier in the season and moved the ensemble into a higher, more competitive class; only three drum lines in the state qualified for that class this year, and Hudsonville’s unit won its class.
The presenter credited instructors and designers Phil Matthews and Mac Wolf, school administration including Dr. Vinerjack and Mr. Briggs, band boosters, transportation staff and parents for supporting the program. “It doesn’t happen on accident, and it doesn’t happen by luck,” the presenter said, describing the logistical work of uniforms, chaperones, props and vehicle support.
The board also conducted routine business at the start of the meeting, including a motion to approve the meeting agenda; the motion was moved and the board voted in favor with members saying “aye.” No opposing votes were recorded in the transcript.
The board invited the students and staff forward for recognition and a group photo. The presenter read the names of the students who participated in the winter percussion program during the season.
The recognition did not include any formal policy action or funding vote; it was a ceremonial acknowledgment of the program’s competitive achievement and the people who support it.
