2011 NSAA District Music Outstanding Performance and Honorable Mention Award Recipients


District I -- A, AA: Norris High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Danielle EdwardsNorrisOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Randa MeierhenryNorrisOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Krista BaadeNorrisOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Micah MoravecSewardOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Emily ClarkWaverlyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Emily BerryWaverlyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Sydney WeyersWaverlyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
BreeAnna GibbsYorkHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District I -- B, C, D: Fairbury High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Sheridan HutchisonFairburyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Landon LivingstonFairburyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Clara RichLincoln LutheranHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Hannah BellLincoln LutheranOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Hannah BellLincoln LutheranOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Kate EndorfMeridianOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental QuartetMilfordHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSaxophone Quartet- Dakotah Buchli, Brady Tolle, Jacob Weber, Dillon William
Justin LarsonMilfordHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Amy JeppesonMilfordOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal SextetMilfordHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMixed Sextet- Caitlynn Christensen, Amy Jeppesen, Sam Olson, Bailey Roth, Braden Troyer, John Wehrs
Austin WaldronRaymond CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Emily HayesSuperiorHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Sonia AyalaThayer CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Kesston FinkThayer CentralOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal TrioThayer CentralHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleGirls Trio- Claire Johnson, Cody Long, Michaela Marsh
Taylor EppTri CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetTri CountyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleMixed Quartet- Ann Bock, Amber Colgrove, Jake McCain, Curtis Reynolds
Amber ColgroveTri CountyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Curtis ReynoldsTri CountyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District I -- C, D: Johnson County Central High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Abbey KleinFreemanOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Lindsay HottovyFreemanOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioFreemanHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAbbey Klein, Claire Richardson, Jeffrey Wallman
Meghan SchellpeperFreemanHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Abbey KleinFreemanOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Nathan NiedzielskiHumboldt-Table Rock-SteinauerHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Amanda DyasHumboldt-Table Rock-SteinauerHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Grant TuttleLewistonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental DuetParkview ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleBen Barankevich, Josh Case
Ruth BarankevichParkview ChristianOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Ruth BarankevichParkview ChristianHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal DuetPawnee CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleKarli Cabrera, Paige Freeman
Karli CabreraPawnee CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District I -- C, D: Shickley High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Amanda PetersenDeshlerOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Brianna PohlmannDeshlerOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Tabitha BurgerDeshlerOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Amanda PetersenDeshlerHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Shannon WaiteDeshlerHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Brianna PohlmannDeshlerOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Cody CernyDorchesterHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Mariah RuhlExeter-MilliganOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Jamie RiddleHamptonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kelsey GretchHamptonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kirby HobbsMcCool JunctionHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioMcCool JunctionOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleValerie Hess, Alecia Mertz, Trindal Mullis
William MickShickleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Emily AlfsShickleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Anna LichtiShickleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jennifer MickShickleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jeremy RowShickleyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District I -- C, D: Sutton High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Samuel RickertFillmore CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Ashley QuiringHeartlandOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Nate FreeLincoln ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Sarah DavisLincoln ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetLincoln ChristianHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleBecca Duncan Julie Boehr
Vocal EnsembleLincoln ChristianOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleDani Andersen, Joelle Andersen, Julie Boehr, Becca Duncan, Molly Haas, Ashley McClintock, Nicole McClintock, Ella Peterson, Ella Stewart, Samantha Timmons
Vocal OctetLincoln ChristianHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleHanna Powell, Liz Underhill, Laura Williams, Bailey Friesen, Sarah Wiruth, Sky Tuttle, Rachel Randoja, Morgan Dworak, Mariah Orduna
Rebecca DuncanLincoln ChristianOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Kelli GreenSuttonOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District II -- A, B: Blair High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Krista CoutonBishop NeumannHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Michaela SteagerBishop NeumannHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Joseph WeselyBishop NeumannHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kathleen CampbellBlairHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Karley WilcoxBlairHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Allyson BlissBlairOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Claire KnausElkhornOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Paige DumkeElkhornOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioElkhornHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSamuel Burrell, Sarah Houston, Ryan Smelser
Instrumental TrioElkhornOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleBrinley Bingham, Paige Dumke, Jane Ramsay
Vocal EnsembleElkhornHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleBlake Adams, Alexander Asche, Patrick Hays, Zachary Jones, Jacob Morman, Joshua Morman, Anthony Radicia, Brandon Rossell, J. Wood
J. WoodElkhornOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleElkhorn SouthOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleNicholas Baker, Cheryl Circo, Katelyn Cook, Michael Greufe, Preston Parmley, Gabrielle Rave, Morgan Rezaei, Jacob Richardson, Kylie Sveum
Joshua PaceFort CalhounHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Joshua PaceFort CalhounOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Jessica GammonsFort CalhounHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Margaret HakeOmaha Duchesne AcademyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Rachael NeffOmaha Duchesne AcademyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Teresa SchaferOmaha Duchesne AcademyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Anna KatholOmaha Skutt CatholicHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Grace EliasonOmaha Skutt CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Amanda LayherPlatteviewOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 

District II -- A, B, C, D: Auburn High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Brent ComstockAuburnHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Sofia Giles-HnidaAuburnHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Matthew KnappAuburnOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Matthew KnappAuburnOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Sophia TaysElmwood-MurdockOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Elizabeth PeglerElmwood-MurdockHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal TrioElmwood-MurdockHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMegan Leigh Campbell, Elizabeth Pegler, Katie Schmitt
David von BehrenFalls CityOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Courtney ChappleFalls CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ellen ChamleyLourdes Central CatholicHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Ashley StellingNebraska CityHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetNebraska CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleChaley Jensen, Ashley Stelling
Ashley StellingNebraska CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Brandy FockenPalmyraHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jessie PoskochilPalmyraHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jacob RoyalSyracuseHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District II -- AA: Ralston High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Brittany SteinBellevue EastHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Andrew EmoryBellevue WestHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Dana CouryMillard NorthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Elizabeth RhoneMillard NorthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Tyler RobertsMillard NorthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Tailong XuMillard NorthOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
John HandelMillard NorthOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Yasmeen BoraMillard NorthOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetMillard NorthHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleDavid Ricart, Renee Ullrich
Vocal EnsembleMillard NorthHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleCallie Bents, Rebecca Grosskurth, Nathanael Obeng, David Ricart, Andrew Ritchie, Megan Swanson
Claire PorterMillard NorthOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Mary MarcumMillard SouthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Tyler RohlfsenMillard SouthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Julia GomezMillard SouthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Seth KurfmanMillard WestHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Kristin GretherMillard WestHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Kristen WellsMillard WestHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Arthur MasyukMillard WestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Matthew SmootMillard WestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Taylor VittitoeMillard WestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Llora CartwrightMillard WestHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Christian YostMillard WestOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Justin PayneOmaha BensonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal DuetOmaha BurkeOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleHannah Miller, Kylee Wismont
Natalie HustonOmaha BurkeHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Emilio SoteloSanchezOmaha CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Emily HillOmaha CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Christina ReyeltsOmaha MarianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
David SmileyOmaha NorthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Drew ConleyOmaha WestsideHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Stephanie McAteeOmaha WestsideHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Nicole WilkinsOmaha WestsideHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Erica WilkinsOmaha WestsideOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Colette RectorOmaha WestsideOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Dillon CathroOmaha WestsideOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Elijah BrownOmaha WestsideHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Emily SmithPapillion-La Vista SouthHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Gretchen PillePapillion-La Vista SouthOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Angela GilbertRalstonOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District II -- AA, B, C, D: Central Community College-Columbus

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Caitlin GilmoreColumbusHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
William AndersonColumbusOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Brianna RitterColumbusOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Amy ChinColumbus LakeviewHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetColumbus LakeviewHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleKaylee Dewald, Lauren Kapels
Vocal DuetColumbus LakeviewOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleMegan Albracht, Leah Wurdeman
Kendall KnappColumbus LakeviewHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental DuetColumbus ScotusHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleClarinet Duet- Carrie Bartholomew, Vanessa Cox
Instrumental DuetColumbus ScotusOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleFlute Duet- Amber Ewers, Laura Salyard
Bill CremersColumbus ScotusHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Laura SalyardColumbus ScotusOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Sean BresnahanCross CountyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Christina TeubnerDavid CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental DuetNorth Bend CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSaxophone Duet- Justice Simanek, Desirae Sindelar
Kyle KrulaNorth Bend CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Stephanie SteeleOsceolaHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Jordan BrabecSchuylerHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Morgan SemeradSchuylerOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Cayla CubaTwin RiverHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District II -- C, D: Yutan High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Ian GenslerConcordiaHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleConcordiaOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleBrooke Fletcher, Halee Goodwin, Benjamin Hayworth, Ik Heo, Alexandra Klemp, Emma Rasmussen, Lenae Reeves, Danielle Sisson, Lucy Sjulin, Elliott Sterns, Jarod Suhr, Sierra Yaksich
Alicia BurgersLogan ViewHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
J.R. FrenchLogan ViewHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jordan RockLogan ViewHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Lacie WassemanLogan ViewOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal DuetMeadHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleTaylor Hannan, Stevie Kruger
Edward BerryMount Michael BenedictineOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Zhiya Linda LiuOmaha Brownell-TalbotOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
William WelterOmaha Brownell-TalbotOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Rebekah SchaeferOmaha Brownell-TalbotHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Steven HamiltonOmaha Christian AcademyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Amanda SchreckScribner-SnyderHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleTekamah-HermanOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleSachia Barger, Mariah Farrens, Raeshayl Garcia, Breanna Gelvin, April Gladwin, Jessica Graef, Heather Haber, Haley Hawk, Cheyna Hennig, Brittany Hoeper, Julia Jackson, Elizabeth Jordan, Sierrra Monif, Ashley Pickell, Greer Potadle, Samantha Rasmussen, Anna Roth, Madelyn Skinner, Abby Surber, Kenzie Tatreau, Megan Tomasiewicz, Tsehaynesh Wolde,
Vocal QuartetTekamah-HermanHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAdam Green, Brooks Mayo, Alex Tomasiewicz, Nick Townsend
Instrumental DuetYutanHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleBrianna Remm, J.T. McLaughlin
Instrumental DuetYutanHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleRyan Ambrose, Michael Swanson
Raeanne RiderYutanHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District III -- AA, B, C: Norfolk High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Dustin WoodNorfolkHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Riley KnightNorfolkHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Jordyn WiebelhausNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Keith FinnNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleNorfolkHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleBrittany Albin, Katelyn Caauwe, Karlysue Castillo, Amy Christensen, Madelyn Hunsley, Teresa Klafter, Emily Kumm, Torri Mayes, Tatyanna Muhs, Samantha OHare, Nikita Rector, Katrina Sieler, Shelby Skillett, Abby Stewart, Katherine Stuthman, Brittnie Wedel, Madison Weinberger, Jessica Wentling, Kristin Winter, Morgan Wipperling
Vocal EnsembleNorfolkOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleTaylor Bonsall, Brock Bretschneider, Kyle Coolidge, Spencer Dagerman, Amilio Diaz, Mikel Donaldson, Ethan Gansebom, Kevin Gunter, Austin Hall, Riley Knight, Corbin Marksmeier, Timothy Metcalf, Patrick Meuret, Skyler Parkinson, Tanner Pflueger, Jordan Sager, Jacob Serres, Chad Simmons, Bryan Timperley, Dustin Wood
Karlysue CastilloNorfolkHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Scott BensonNorfolk CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental QuintetPierceHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleMicah Bahnfleth, Zachary Fehringer, Elyssa Leach, Ryan Leise, Brittany Spieker
Jos BoonStantonHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District III -- AA, C, D: South Sioux City High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Michael McMahanEmerson-HubbardHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Michael McMahanEmerson-HubbardHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Taelor WashburnEmerson-HubbardOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental DuetPenderHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleRebecca Dahlman, Kate Nelson
Jimena del Campo LopezPoncaHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Zachary MahonSouth Sioux CityOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Alexander MallorySouth Sioux CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Zachary NiceSouth Sioux CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Katie CoppleSouth Sioux CityHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Breana BowmanSouth Sioux CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Natalie SchulzSouth Sioux CityOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Samantha BierbowerWakefieldHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal TrioWakefieldOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleSamantha Bierbower, Hannah Paxton, Sydney Rose
Angelique StappertWynotHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District III -- B, C, D: Ainsworth High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Hannah BeilAinsworthHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetAinsworthHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMegan Maxwell, Rhe'Ann McBride
Instrumental TrioChambersHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleSamantha Burtwistle, Sarah DeKay, Kelsey Owen
Vocal QuartetO'NeillOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleCreston Buller, Timothy Hansen, Shea Lueninghoener, Connor Peterson
Instrumental QuartetRock CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleTabitha Belmont, Shelby Grupe, Caleb Lackaff, Quinton Shaw
Kelsey VenengaRock CountyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioRock CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleCarter Camp, Tyrel Sell, Daniel Stamp
Taylor KunzStuartHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Savannah JacksonValentineHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Michaela JacksonValentineOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental QuartetWest HoltOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleFaith McAllister, Kassandra (Kassie) Morey, Abigael Olson, Kendra Vanderbeek
Faith McAllisterWest HoltHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetWest HoltHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleRobert (Robbie) Kercher, Kassandra (Kassie) Morey

District III -- B, C, D: Elkhorn Valley High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Brynn NelsonBoone CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Carissa BrugmanBoone CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Andrea O'BrienBoone CentralOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Brandon DozlerBoone CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Devyn BongeBoone CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Bridget KingsBoone CentralOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Christine ZentnerCedar RapidsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Christine ZentnerCedar RapidsOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental DuetElkhorn ValleyHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAnna Stineman and Blake Jensen
Samantha PellatzNeligh-OakdaleHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Micaela StellingOrchardHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District III -- B, C, D: Wayne State College

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Thomas AugustinCroftonOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleCroftonOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleTravis Allvin, Thomas Augustin, Korey Boelter, Abigail Braun, Kaylea Chase, Hannah Eskins, Austin Filips, Tucker Foxhoven, Brandon Hegge, Heather Lancaster, Christian Nohr, Sabrina Poore, Nathan Porras, Alexandria Saul, Taylor Schmidt, Taylor Tammen, Dustin Whipple, Jessica Wubben
Thomas AugustinCroftonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Nathan PorrasCroftonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Brittany PfundHartington Cedar CatholicOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Daniel HartnettLaurel-ConcordHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Katelynn HochsteinLaurel-ConcordOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
James StueckrathOsmondOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Ben BruflatWayneHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District IV -- AA, A, B: Grand Island High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Clayton AlexanderAdams CentralHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Haley HallAdams CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Taylor KortAdams CentralHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Megan ShrunkAuroraOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetAuroraHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleWhitney Bowman, Trey Hunnicutt
Vocal EnsembleGothenburgOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleKaSondra Kuhlman, Janae Wiggins, Elisa Meridith, Joshua Clark, Chris Block
Hannah BensonGrand IslandHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Hannah BensonGrand IslandOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Brooke BaxaGrand IslandOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Hannah BensonGrand IslandOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Elizabeth SullivanHastingsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Michael HullHastingsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetHastingsHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMatthew Brooks, Michael Hull, Julie Mccarthy, Laura Sunderman
Keldon PhillipsHastingsHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Lavra SundermanHastingsHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Hannah GlatterKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Isaac AlmquistKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Emilie BerkeKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Rachel LeighKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Mollie RozeanKearneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Shelby Anderson-HoltKearneyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Christian UrugutiaKearneyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Grace ManleyKearneyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Jennifer ZarekNorthwestHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Gabriella BurkhardtNorthwestOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Konnor DavisNorthwestOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District IV -- B, C, D: Burwell High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Instrumental EnsembleBroken BowHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleMichaela Geiser, Sarah Jones, Katie Olson, Mia Schaaf, Mikensie Wright
Instrumental QuartetBroken BowHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleNicole Evans, Tyler Kozisek, Gabrielle Minnick, Adam Pracht
Jamelyn FosterBroken BowOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetBroken BowOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleGabrielle Minnick, Nicole Evans
Gabrielle MinnickBroken BowHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Austin Zlomke Broken BowHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Haley JenkinsBroken BowOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal DuetBurwellHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleMeriam Sawyer, Makenna Brunken
Vocal DuetBurwellOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleSam Lee, Evan Crawley
Sam LeeBurwellHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Breann ZimmerPleasantonHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District IV -- C, D: Grand Island Central Catholic High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Brandon WatsonCenturaHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Austin MoranGrand Island Central CatholicOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleGrand Island Central CatholicOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleHaley Benton, Lauren Cantrell, Andrew Fruin, Eric Juarez, Nicole Kohles, Elizabeth McGowan, Jessica Meis, Callie Newman, John Noble, Michael Pfeifer, Natalie Pfeifer
Kelly SlatteryGrand Island Central CatholicHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Tony BatenhorstHastings St. CeciliaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Lauren StaehrHeartland LutheranHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Instrumental DuetKenesawHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleKelsy Kimle, Rachelle Steiner
Mina KimNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Nathan RittaNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Eun (Tyra) GoNebraska ChristianOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAlycea Unruh, Katherine Welk
Vocal EnsembleNebraska ChristianOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJames Davis, J. Anthony Epp, Anthony Faeh, Jahn Landrigan, Levi Landrigan, Nathan Ritta, Scott Ritta, Peizhao (Joey) Sun
Vocal QuartetNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleStephany Krieger, Levi Landrigan, Nathan Ritta, Alycea Unruh
Katherine WelkNebraska ChristianHonorable MentionVocal Solo 

District IV -- C, D: Sutherland High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Abby CarrArthur CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Leonie AlldorfArthur CountyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Dustin SchluntzBertrandHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Zach MannBradyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleHersheyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleStephanie Anderson, Amber Bailey, Erin Baldridge, Elizabeth Brown, Elizabeth DeCent, Rachel DeCent, Mariah Easter, Kaylin Hinton, Chelcie Holloway, Heather Hutchison, Devon Lehman, Joanna Mackley, Caitlin Murtaugh, Ashten Schiltz, Christina Slinde
Vocal EnsembleHersheyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleStephanie Anderson, Lauren Arnett, Erin Baldridge, Mariah DaMoude, Elizabeth DeCent, Mariah Easter, Kaylin Hinton, Chelcie Holloway, Anessa Kivett, Joanna Mackley, Mikaela Medina, Caitlin Murtaugh, Jayde Olson, Ashten Schiltz
Vocal OctetHersheyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleElizabeth DeCent, Rachel DeCent, Marco Hesse, Tanner Kosmicki, Keegan Kuroki, Devon Lehman, Ryan Louder, Joanna Mackley
Brittany PlockMaxwellHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Vocal EnsembleNorth Platte St. Patrick'sOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJared Brosius, Megan Niesen, Leah O'Connor
Vocal DuetPerkins CountyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleEthan Behrends, Emma Friedel
Vocal DuetPerkins CountyHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleKrystal Gaar, John Prante
Tori OslerPerkins CountyOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleWallaceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental EnsembleTaylor Doell, Emily Hasenauer, John Lempke, John Marquardt, Katherine McClintock, Virginia Phillips, Ryan Sowle, Collin Swedberg, Landon Swedberg, Lane Swedberg, Hayden Woodcox
John LempkeWallaceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Lane SwedbergWallaceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetWallaceHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleJoshua Harms, Sean May, Landon Swedberg, Lane Swedberg

District V -- A, B, C, D East Large Groups(Alma)/Small Groups (Wilcox-Hildreth): Alma/Wilcox-Hildreth

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Joshua McGeeAlmaOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetAlmaOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleJarrod Bantam, Jeffrey Bantam, Luke Davis, Benjamin Ritter
Margo HugginsAlmaOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Vocal TrioAlmaHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleSara Beins, Margo Huggins, Lana Wells
Vocal DuetElm CreekHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleAisha Bourke, Amanda Johns
Casey MyersElm CreekHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Rochelle OsantowskiFranklinHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Adam ZebertHoldregeOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleMindenHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsemblePaul Christensen, Devon Eschliman, Austin Horner, Nathan Hunzeker
Alexander RaunMindenHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental TrioMindenHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleJessica Dolan, Sydney Phillips, Alexander Raun
Kaelyse ClapperMindenOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Dallas NormileSouthern ValleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetWilcox-HildrethHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleClay Blank, Miranda Paitz

District V -- A, B, C, D West (McCook): McCook High School

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Caitlin TangemanArapahoeOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Benjamin FoxDundy County-StrattonOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Joel RickHitchcock CountyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Derek JuddHitchcock CountyHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Michelle TinglumMcCookHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Phillip ClayMcCookHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Phillip ClayMcCookOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Phillip ClayMcCookOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetMcCookOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleBetsy Hardin, Sara Larington, Mikayla Packard, Kelsey Siebrandt
Tayler NordhausenWauneta-PalisadeOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 

District VI -- AA, A, B, C, D: Chadron State College

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Tanner JohnsAllianceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Stephanie JensenAllianceHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Mikenzie NordeenAllianceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Alexander ElstonAllianceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Kathryn SullivanAllianceOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal DuetAllianceHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleBridget Ackerman, Roger Bunnell
Elaine TolstedtAllianceHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Nicole BlaylockChadronHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Tait EarneyChadronOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetChadronOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleSkyler Miller, Whitney Spencer, Riley Stack, Taylor Strotheide
Vocal DuetCody-KilgoreHonorable MentionVocal EnsembleKarisa Lamle, Chance Vackiner
Karisa LamleCody-KilgoreOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Trevor FernauCody-KilgoreOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Melanie KlipfelCreek ValleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Ashley BurrCreek ValleyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Stevin HorrocksHay SpringsHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Instrumental EnsembleHyannisHonorable MentionInstrumental EnsembleAustin Anthony, Aaron Ferguson, Gabe Haney, David Safarik
Macy JochemMullenHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 

District VI -- AA, A, B, C, D: Western Nebraska Community College-Scottsbluff

NameSchoolAwardPerformance TypeEnsemble Students' Names
Morgan BuskirkBayardHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Janelle KestersonBridgeportHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Nicholas BradyGeringHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Brittany WalkerGeringHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Amy ChristensenGeringOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Courtney HunsakerKimballOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Rachel MoeserKimballOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal EnsembleKimballOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleKacie Fossand, Katherine Ganskow, Courtney Hunsaker, Jade Martin, Rachel Moeser
Katherine GanskowKimballHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Kelsey ArringtonLeytonOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Matthew PowellMitchellOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Dana AndersonMorrillHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Victoria SeibertMorrillOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Danielle JonesPotter-DixHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Emily MoserPotter-DixHonorable MentionVocal Solo 
Conner WolffPotter-DixOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Chadwick NagasawaScottsbluffHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Aubrey TaylorScottsbluffHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Karenna BoothScottsbluffOutstanding PerformanceVocal Solo 
Derek PhelpsSidneyHonorable MentionInstrumental Solo 
Joshua BlauertSidneyOutstanding PerformanceInstrumental Solo 
Vocal QuartetSidneyOutstanding PerformanceVocal EnsembleXina Balandran, Katherine Oliverius, Derek Phelps, Jacob Wirth
Jacob WirthSidneyHonorable MentionVocal Solo