News Archive - May 2007
UHS Band Awards
[posted 5/23/07 - 7/16/07]
The Urbana High School Concert Band Awards night concert was held on Monday, May 21, 2007. It was a banner year for Urbana Bands!
The following awards were presented to deserving students:
Merit Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions, leadership and service to the school instrumental music program: Christina Byrne, Sam Caragher, Melissa Shore, Joleen Su and Lily Wilcock
Musicianship Award
In recognition of outstanding musicianship and distinguished musical contributions: Austin Powell and Oliver Swann
Dan Perrino Urbana Bands Education Fund Scholarships
Amber Choquette, Kameron LeShoure, Sarah Mustered, Ben Valocchi and Lacey Palmer of the UHS Symphonic Band
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
Lily Wilcock
John Philip Sousa Award
In recognition of outstanding achievement and interest in instrumental music, for singular merit in loyalty and cooperation and for displaying those high qualities of conduct that school instrumental music requires: Tad Boehmer
Outstanding Senior Awards
Lucy Barnes, Tad Boehmer, Christina Byrne, Alex Chin and Lily Wilcock
Lions Club Award
The trophy is given and maintained by the Urbana Lions Club and a scholarship of $100 is given by the Champaign Lions Club: Lucy Barnes
Additional Awards
As well as these awards, the Urbana Band Department had an award-winning year. Accomplishments for the group as a whole and individual students marked a most successful year.- Concert Band competed at the University of Illinois Superstate Competition in May 2007
- IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Contest held in March at Milikin University:
- 31 solos or ensembles received "Division 1" ratings
- the following students received the "Best in Day" for their event: Kameron LeShoure, Bass Clarinet Solo; Samantha Schwartz, Flute Solo; Alex Chin, French Horn Solo
- IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) State and District III:
- All-State Honors Band: Lucy Barnes, Christina Byrne and Ben Valocchi
- All-State Band: Tad Boehmer
- All-State Honors Orchestra: Samantha Schwartz and Peter Deal
- All-District Band: Kelly Rose, Amber Choquette, Alana Downie, Chris Keeley, Lucy Barnes, Christina Byrne, Ben Valocchi, Kameron LeShoure, Lily Wilcock, Austin Powell, Tad Boehmer, Ben King, Alex Chin and Oliver Swann
- All-District Orchestra: Samantha Schwartz, Ian Ferguson and Peter Deal
- District Jazz Band: Lily Wilcock, Tad Boehmer, Robert Sweedler and Peter Deal
- Tiger Marching Band placed in all three competitions in which they participated:
- Danville: Class A - Best Auxiliary
- Monticello: Class AA - First Place, Best Winds, Best Auxiliary
- Metamora: Class AA - Best Winds, Best Percussion, Best Auxiliary
The Urbana Bands are under the direction of Darren Hicks, USD #116 Music Coordinator and Mark Day. Mr. Hicks directs the Concert Band while Mr. Day directs the Tiger Marching Band, the Jazz Bands and the Symphonic Band.
Thanks to C-U Schools Foundation
[posted 5/17/07 - 7/19/07]
At the May 15, 2007 Board of Education meeting, a representative from the Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation announced the group would donate $13,743.50 in grants to the following Urbana teachers for the fiscal year of 2008.
- Debbie Smith-Leal
- Sara Goldschlack-Urbana Middle School
- Leslie McClintock-Urbana Middle School
- Debra Montgerard-Prairie
- Judy Powell-Yankee Ridge
- Mark Foley-Urbana Middle School
- Kathy Cearlock-Urbana Middle School
- Deborah Fell-Urbana High School
- Michael Pollock-Urbana High School
- Corrine Griest-Washington Early Childhood
- Meghan Miller-Urbana Middle School
Last Day of School - Fri., June 1
[posted 5/8/07 - 6/1/07]
Because of snow days used this year, the last official day of school for the Urbana School District is Friday, June 1, 2007.
UMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - May 31
[posted 5/23/07 - 6/1/07]
The Urbana Middle School's 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. in the UMS Gymnasium. A reception will follow in the cafetorium.
This ceremony is not designated as a graduation, but it is a recognition and promotion program.
UHS graduation - Sun., May 27
[posted 5/8/07 - 5/30/07]
The Commencement Ceremony for the Urbana High School graduating class of 2007 will be on Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. at the Assembly Hall.
Join our list of key communicators!
[posted 2/24/06 - 5/23/07]
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Urbana School District Contacts
Public Relations
Kathy (Jessup) Wallig, Public Relations
Jean Burkholder Administrative Building
205 N. Race, Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3650
UHS Jazz Showcase / Chili Dinner
[posted 5/16/07 - 5/21/07]
The Urbana High School Music Department presents the UHS Jazz Showcase this Friday evening, May 18, in the UHS Commons/Cafeteria.
The Chili Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. to be followed by the Jazz Concert at 7 p.m. featuring the UHS Jazz Bands I and II. Tickets are $5.00.
Call Darren Hicks at 384-3505 to make reservations or for further information.
Thomas Paine Science Fair
[posted 5/15/07 - 5/21/07]
The students of Thomas Paine Elementary, 1801 James Cherry, invite you to attend their Annual Science Fair on Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the Thomas Paine Gym.
We hope you can stop by for a day of discoveries!
Carnival Day at Washington Early Childhood
[posted 5/15/07 - 5/21/07]
Saturday, May 19
12 Noon - 2 p.m.
Washington Early Childhood Education Center, 1102 North Broadway
Come to Carnival Day at Washington Early Childhood. Enjoy games, prizes, food, raffles and activities! Tickets will sell for one quarter each. This activity is the key fund raising effort for the Early Childhood Center. Thanks to several local businesses who are sponsoring rooms and activities by making donations of cash or goods. Proceeds will be used for playground improvements.