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RESTON, VA (June 21, 2006) - One hundred outstanding high school students have been named the finalists in the 2006 All-USA High School Musicians, a program spon- sored by MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Music teachers around the country nominated students displaying exceptional musical achievement, aca- demic prowess and community involvement for this honor. From these nominations and taped auditions, members of the 257th Army Band and the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" selected the one hundred finalists.
Virginia Kate Carroll, a Hoover High School senior, was named a finalist on French horn. Katie has earned a num- ber of musical honors, including serving as principal horn in the 2005 J. P. Sousa National Honor Band, placement in the top three chairs in the Alabama All-State Band for the past three years, and winning the Elizabeth Hudson Memorial Scholarship for the Hoover School System.
In addition, Katie has excelled in academics and service. She is a member of the Hoover International Baccalaureate program, the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and the National Spanish Honor Society. Katie is a 2007 Senior Class Officer, Drum Major of the Hoover Marching Band, a Hoover Belle and co-founder of Hoover High's "Make It Count" Service and Bible Study Club.
"High school musicians are asked to bal- ance commitments to family, academics, community, and their personal life, all while maintaining high musical skill lev- els," said John J. Mahlmann, MENC exec- utive director. "MENC is pleased to recog- nize these outstanding students for their dedication and hard work."
The finalists
include high school students from 30 states and from 66 schools. Alabama is represent- ed by Miss Carroll.
"MENC understands the impact high quali- ty music programs have on the academic, social, artistic, and personal development of young people," says David Circle,
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Miss Katie Carroll of Hoover receives national recognition: named in the 100 Outstanding Student Musicians honored as "2006 All-USA High School Musicians" by
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
President of MENC. "Music helps to foster well-rounded individu- als who become suc- cessful members of society.
Through the
All-USA High School Musicians, we are showcasing these talent- ed students, and their teachers, to the music community and the entire nation."
Each member of the All- USA High School Musicians received a $200 scholarship toward pursuing his or
Katie Carroll of Hoover receives National Honor
her musical studies. Hershey Foods Corporation provided $20,000 in scholarship funds.
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