The Athens High School Varsity Choir earned the coveted “Sweepstakes” award Monday at the UIL concert and sightreading contest in Carthage. Varsity students received a superior rating from every single judge in both concert and sightreading. In addition, the treble choir earned a rating of 2 (“excellent”) in sightreading and 1 (“superior”) in concert. This marks the second time in three years the varsity choir has earned Sweepstakes at UIL. The choir is under the direction of Bridget Scott, who is in her second year. (Courtesy photo)