Eight Johnston High School students were recently recognized for their achievement in music.

The students were inducted into Chapter 4009 of the Tri-M Music Society, a program of the National Association for Music Education, on April 22, during a ceremony at the school. In addition to the induction ceremony, the evening also included solo performances by each of the inductees.

Music Director, Ronald Lamoureux, gave opening remarks, followed by a short introduction of the current student officers:  Katelyn Loffler as president, Yeremy Ovalles and Morgan Cerullo as vice presidents, Samaya Ariza as secretary, Vanessa Febusm as treasurer and Caroline McCormack as historian.

The ceremony continued with the presentation of Tri-M Music Honor Society pins to each inductee, followed by their individual solo performances. 

Inducted into the Society were Samaya Ariza (Chorus) – Grade 10, Benjamin Verduchi (Chorus) – Grade 11, Caroline McCormack (Keyboard) – Grade 11, Vanessa Febus (Chorus) – Grade 11, Morgan Cerullo (Chorus) – Grade 11, Sparrow Katowicz (Bass Clarinet) – Grade 9, Yeremy Ovalles (Chorus) – Grade 12 and Katelyn Loffler (Chorus) – Grade 12.  Serving as accompanist for the evening was Christian Black.

In addition to Lamoureux, the music education team attended too including Oliver Reid, music teacher, Matthew Gingras and Kerri Thurber, the choir directors.