Merrill students and marching band recognized; students report community service and athletics results
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Summary
The board recognized the Merrill Marching Jays for a state competition finish (reported 84.163 score, third in Class 2A, fourth overall of 34). Student board reps recounted volunteering at Feed My Starving Children and reported packing boxes they estimated equated to about 4,000 meals; athletic and theater updates were also presented.
The Merrill Area School District board recognized the Merrill Marching Jays for a strong showing at the state marching band competition and heard activity updates from student board representatives.
Tammy announced the marching band’s reported result from the Oct. 18 competition in Whitewater: the director, Ali Wilk, and the marching Jays earned third place in Class 2A with a reported score of 84.163 and were fourth overall out of 34 competing bands. Director Ali Wilk and student leaders described a ‘‘tremendous season’’ and credited students and staff for their effort. Student Izzy said, "We were just so happy and just, like, proud of everybody for putting in hard work over the season."
Student board representatives Parker Wagner and Eric Grunewald reported recent community service: they took part in a Feed My Starving Children volunteer packing event and described packing "about 20 boxes that each had 36 bags, which contained 6 meals," and told the board, "So that's 4,000 meals from Merrill alone." The students also shared updates on theater performances, upcoming Peppermint and band concerts, winter sports and a Dec. 19 DECA blood drive.
What happens next: the board acknowledged the recognitions and student activities; ongoing event dates and volunteer opportunities will be shared through school communications.