Ram Students Participate in Conference Choir

    The Western Valley Conference 7-12 Grade Vocal Festival took place on Monday, March 3rd at the Woodbury Central High School in Moville. The Western Valley Conference schools participating were Kingsley Pierson, Lawton-Bronson, Maple Valley Anthon Oto/Charter Oak Ute, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove, Ridge View, River Valley, West Monona, Westwood, and Woodbury Central. The middle school and high school students rehearsed musical selections throughout the day to prepare for an evening concert.
    The guest director for the Middle School Festival Choir was Ms. Abby Sheppard. She is a graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a bachelor's degree in vocal performance. Currently she is the Assistant Vocal Director at Sioux City East High School. The accompanist for the middle school choir was Chandler Todd, who is the Development Officer for Morningside University and accompanist for the Sioux City Community School District.
    MVAO Middle School students chosen for the conference festival choir were Charley Bahrke, Avery Dose, Jada Kovarna, Haley Flanders, Raylyn Kelm, Arabella Ingram, Josie Johnston, and Averi Comstock.
    Guest director for the High School Festival Choir was Dr. Ryan Person. He is the director of choral activities and associate professor of music at Morningside University. Accompanist for the high school festival choir was Kris Kistenmacher, who is the high school choral director at Ridge View Community School, in Holstein, Iowa.
    MVAOCOU High School students chosen for this event were Sophie Stodola, Ashelyn Weber, Lisa Kerns, Jesenia Carranza, Madison Behrens, Khloee Alioth, Josie Umbach, Hayden Armstead, Allie Friedrichsen, Sara Rosener, Jenna Rosener, Collin Smeltzer, Toby Kaufman, Evan Cowgill, Logan LeClaire, Thomas Beem, and Jerrell Dean-Byas.
    Congratulations to these students for representing the MVAOCOU CSD in this conference event.
    Photos submitted by Mrs. Else. Thank you, Crista!