At Ridgefield High School, six students have been recognized for their vocal abilities

Ridgefield School District is proud to announce that 25 of its talented student vocalists have been selected to participate in prestigious Honor Choirs at the regional and state levels. Students from Sunset Ridge Intermediate, View Ridge Middle, and Ridgefield High schools earned placements in highly competitive ensembles, representing the district among the best young singers in Washington and the Northwest.

At Ridgefield High School, six students have been recognized for their exceptional vocal abilities:

• Washington All-State Honor Choir: Jackie Bernard, Daniel Hess, Macie Regino, and Emily Wilken
• All-Northwest Honor Choir (includes students from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Alaska): Chloe Craft and Marie Martinez

“We are incredibly proud of these students and their hard work, dedication, and passion for music,” said Ridgefield High School choir director Bob Meek. “”Earning a place in these highly competitive choirs is a testament to their commitment to excellence, and we are excited to see them represent Ridgefield!”

At Sunset/View Ridge, students were selected for multiple Honor Choirs:

• Lower Columbia River Music Educators Association (LCRMEA) Youth Honor Choir (5th grade): June Keith, Madeline Fredrickson, Madeline Sullens, Tatym Goodman, and Charlotte Jequinto
• LCRMEA Middle School Honor Choir (8th grade):
  • Sopranos: Lydia Cowie and Serafina Hutchison
  • Altos: Isabella Vasquez, Emma Curtis, and Ruby McNutt
  • Baritone: Devin Card
• Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) All-State Youth  Honor Choir (6th grade):
  • Sopranos: Karlie Bok, Izabela Chandra, and Zoe Koldsbaek
  • Altos: Amelia Meyers, Claire Moody, Lane Roes, and Charlotte Warren
• WMEA All-State Junior Honor Choir (8th Grade):
  • Baritone: Porter Koch

Selection for these prestigious ensembles is a testament to the students’ dedication, skill, and passion for choral music. Honor Choir participants undergo a rigorous audition process and have the opportunity to perform alongside top student musicians under the direction of renowned conductors.

“These students’ dedication and talent continues to inspire us, and we are so proud to have them represent Ridgefield at the state and regional level performances,” said Bobbe Whetsell, choir teacher at Sunset/View Ridge. “The selection process is rigorous, and these students put in the work. They should all be proud of this accomplishment.”

The students will perform in various concerts throughout the winter and spring, showcasing their talents and celebrating their achievements. The LCRMEA youth choir performed Jan 18th at Evergreen High School; the LCRMEA middle school performance will be Feb 8 at Mt. View High School; and the WMEA All-state honor groups will be in Spokane, WA on Feb 16.

Information provided by the Ridgefield School District.