‘In Randolph County, we believe in tapping in on the strengths and talents of our students in the arts,’ said Pat Foust, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.

BY debbie hightower

Randolph County Schools celebrates the successes of its students, Foust said.

“We recognize and honor our students from all areas of excelling in the educational world,” she said.

The reason for celebration at the Jan. 14 meeting of the Board of Education was the chorus programs of Trinity and Wheatmore high schools.

Several of the students had been selected to participate in the N.C. High School Honors Chorus.

Candise Owens (THS) was selected by judges for the 175-member ensemble. She performed in a festival held in November in Winston-Salem.

Other students were selected for the N.C. High School All-State Chorus: Crystal Cox, Brooke Tucker and Jennifer Davis, all of Wheatmore, and Troi Hicks, Sara Holcomb, Emily Lumston and Kaley Williams, all of Trinity.

Sarah Downey teaches chorus at Trinity and Wheatmore.

She selected the All-State Chorus students who will perform at several events.

“I am extremely proud of the work and dedication these students put forth to learn the repertoire for the festivals,” Downey said. “I am proud to teach such wonderfully talented young musicians, who have the ability to be chosen for festivals of this caliber.”