AHS band members advance in competition

Thirty-one Athens High School students competed Dec. 8 at the Association of Texas Small School Bands’ (ATSSB) all-region contest in Henderson. Of those, 21 earned a spot in either the symphonic or concert ATSSB bands. The nine who made the symphonic band will advance to the area competition round on January 12 at Chapel Hill High School. Those named to the concert band are (top row, from left) Daniela Becker, Lizbeth Casio, Sabrina Becker, Sarah Campa, Brenda Ruvalcaba, Kagan Maronde, (middle row from left) Kathy Romero, Ellissa Comeaux, Kaylee Passons, Rori Flowers, David Rondan and Ethan Pace (first alternate). Students who made the symphonic band and advance to area competition are (bottom row, from left) Madison Rhodes, Flor Lopez, Leslie Alsobrook, Jetlira Ademaj, Ana Barcenas, Maria Garcia, Yuvia Leon, Allison Martinez and Grace McCool. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)