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The INDEPENDENT, December 20, 2007 Page 13 Outlook good for visit by Dallas Brass Preschool classes resume soon The Vernonia Band Boost- ers have been awarded a $1500 grant from the Columbia County Cultural Coalition to help defray costs to host the Dallas Brass on February 1, 2008. Band Director Robert Izzett said this is a real vote of confidence and a boost to the Vernonia Schools Band pro- gram. Incorporating humor with in- tricate playing and a touch of history, the internationally ac- claimed Dallas Brass will per- form some of America’s great- est hits – from the past 230 years – during their perform- ance at Washington Grade School on Friday, February 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Stirring audiences of all ages wherever they go, the Dallas Brass will perform the sounds of Henry Mancini, Ben- ny Goodman, Leonard Bern- stein, John Philip Sousa, Aaron Vernonia Community Pre- school will resume classes on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, fol- lowing an extended maternity leave for teacher Amy Cieloha. The Christian preschool pro- Copland and more. American Musical Journey is a showcase of the gifts American com- posers have given to our nation and a delightful and elegant display of the musical talents of this outstanding ensemble. In addition to their solo en- gagements, the Dallas Brass appears with symphony or- chestras nationwide. Sym- phonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops, the New York Pops, and the Philly Pops con- ducted by Peter Nero. The Dal- las Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washing- ton, DC, and has toured over- seas to Europe and the Far East. The Dallas Brass includes an unprecedented educational component with each perform- ance to educate and inspire lo- cal student musicians. The mu- sic students of Vernonia Middle and High School, as well as qualifying students from other school districts, will spend the afternoon with the Dallas Brass musicians in rehearsals and clinics, then take the stage to perform with the Dallas Brass during the evening perform- ance. “This will be an evening of music this community will not soon forget,” says Michael Levine, Dallas Brass founder and trombonist. American Musical Journey is fun, lively, and entertaining – perfect for the entire family. Tickets can be purchased at Vernonia High School or Crea- tures Pet Shop or by emailing vernoniabands@gmail.com. Tickets for Adults (19 and over) can be purchased for $10, for Students and Senior Citizens $8. Additional contact: Rob Izzett, Vernonia Schools Band Director, 503-429-3521. Vernonia High School honor roll given The following students were named to the Vernonia High School academic honor roll for the first quarter of the 2007-08 school year: Principal’s Honors, 4.00 Grade Point Average – Michael Calhoun, Kaitlyn Carr, Macken- zie Carr, Karly DeWitt, Celia Gendron, Brandon Gilbertson, Nurshat Ismakhanbetova, Tri- cia Levenseller, Souvanny Miller, Melissa Sandstrom, Ash- ley Wicks, Nicholas Young. High Honors, 3.50-3.99 GPA – Jacob Alf, Christopher Bam- burg, Bonnie Birkmaier, Jeffrey Brewington, Rachel Brown, Eric Budge, Ashley Cavett, Gillian Cheney, Marissa Clement, Sarah Dupree, Adri- enne East, Ashley Eastlick, Cody Eaton, Mackenzie Frantz, Laura Hein, Kelsey King, Matthias Kreuter, Samantha Lee, Alex Lende, Nicole Mitchell, Tara Ostrander, Ash- ley Paleck, Chelsa Patton, Phillip Peerson, Megan Perry, Elizabeth Poulin, Sierra Roberts, Kymberlia Sebring, Lindsay Shaw, Hee Yeon, Shin, Dalton Stevens, Chantel Szlavich, Mckenzie Tarkalson, Joshua Tong, Joshua Van- derzanden, Katie Wilson, Re- bekah Young. Honors, 3.25-3.49 GPA – Bethany Angle, Heather Bas- sett, Nicole Bridge, Tim Brown, Alexandria Chadek, John Collins, Kaylee Dalebroux, Cody Davis, Nicole Gray, Kristi- na Halvorson, Megan Hieron- imus, Tom Hoerauf, Calie John- ston, Keli Krieger, Emily Mitchell, Rebekahann Peerson, Justin Rainbolt, Amy Rethwill, Gavin Roberts, Benni Scheytt, Byron Schorzman, Brandon Sears, Cody Smith, Taylor Smith, Katy Stevens, Kacy Strand, Emily Thompson, Brit- tany Villarreal, Paul Whiteman, Ashton Yontz. Honorable Mention, 3.00- 3.24 GPA – Kahli Anderson, Ben Bamburg, Shelby Brook- man, Justin Caputo, Tommy Carr, Tyler Clines, Zachary Dil- lon, Jacob Dixon, Jaime Due, Amber Eastlick, Danyell Free- man, Yolande Gendron, Trever Gwin, Kayleigh Johnston, Wes- ley Kibben, Jacob Loveland, Breonna Maldonado, Mickell Maller, Blake Moeller, Tylor Owen, Colten Patton, Travis Rosenstiel, Amanda Sliger, Kyle Stasiak, Jake Thompson, Levi Timmerman, Charels Tungwenuk, Miranda Wells. gram is held in the Vernonia Community Church, 957 State avenue. For more information about the program or enroll- ment, call Amy Cieloha at 503- 429-0745. Don’t Move… Improve! • Complete Remodel • Kitchens • Baths • Additions • Garages • Interior/Exterior Paul Cap Contracting Inc. (503) 336-3738 (503) 515-7896 Licensed/Bonded?Insured CCB# 111866 A Columbia County Business
