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May 23, 2016
Nine graduating seniors of the GHS Pirate Band will
be continuing their fine arts experience after high school with college
scholarships. The announcement was made
on May 23, 2016, in the Granbury High School Band Hall.
“I am so pleased
that 60% of the Pride of Granbury graduating seniors will be receiving
scholarship money to continue participating in band at the college level,”
commented GHS band director Mark Eastin.
“As music educators we hope to instill a lifelong love of music and
performing, and I hope this is just the start of things to come for our
program.
Students accepting college band scholarships are:
- Abilene Christian University: Matthew Johnston, Lily Thornton
- Stephen F. Austin State University: Kalvin Hughes
- Tarleton State University: Henry Shannon
- Texas A&M University-Commerce: Cameron Weeks
- Texas Christian University: Reagan Hall
- Texas Tech University: Brennan Ross
- University of Texas at Arlington: Shanon Cooke
- University of Texas at Austin: Aaron Morgan
Six of those – Hall, Hughes, Morgan, Ross, Shannon, and Weeks – plan to major in music education or performance.
“These students
leave behind a great legacy,” Eastin remarked.
“It's been a great four years with this group.”
Pictured above are (left to right):
back – Eastin, Cameron Weeks, Brennan Ross, Matthew Johnston, Henry
Shannon, band director Tahlequah Kirk; seated – Reagan Hall, Aaron Morgan, Lily
Thornton. Not pictured are Shanon Cooke
and Kalvin Hughes.
Links to Related Information:
Previous News Articles:
- 4/22/2016: GHS Band Wins Sweepstakes Honors at UIL Contest
- 2/23/2016: GHS Band Students Shine at Solo and Ensemble Contest
- 2/15/2016: Granbury Bands and Choirs Holding Pre-UIL Concerts
- 2/15/2016: Seven Musicians Perform with All-State Ensembles
- 2/15/2016: Eastin Honored with Band Fraternity Membership
- 1/20/2016: GHS Students Perform with All-Region Orchestra
- 1/11/2016: Boleng, Morgan Make All-State Band
- 12/18/2015: Fine Arts Groups Hold Christmas Concerts
- 12/15/2015: School Board Honors Students, Teacher at Monthly Meeting
- 12/14/2015: GHS Band Members Make All-Region
- 11/30/2015: GISD Fine Arts Groups Set Christmas Concerts
- 11/18/2015: GEF Prize Party Awards $63,000 in School Grants
- 11/17/2015: Percussionists Win Second at International Contest
- 10/10/2015: Drumline Wins Third at Lone Star Classic
- 10/30/2015: Band Names Beau and Sweetheart
- 10/30/2015: GHS Seniors Recognized at Final Home Football Game
- 10/27/2015: Pirate Band Shines at Area Marching Contest
- 10/14/2015: GHS Band Earns Superior Rating at UIL Marching Contest
- 10/13/2015: GHS Band Posts Strong Performances in DeSoto
- 10/5/2015: Band Marches to Finals at Midlothian Contest
- 10/2/2015: GHS Band to Begin Month of Marching Contests
- 9/28/2015: Middle School Bands Perform at Halftime Show
- 9/24/2015: GHS Band Hosting Reindeer Run on November 28
- 8/28/2015: School Spirit High at First Pep Rally
- 7/27/2015: GHS Pirate Band Ready for Summer Camp
