Plum students represent with musical honors

A group of Plum Borough School District students who successfully auditioned for roles in district music groups were honored for their efforts.

The group was awarded certificates by the high school band, orchestra and choir teachers — Bethany Loy, Andrew Bronkaj and John DeLuce.

“I could not be more proud of the work (Loy, Bronkaj and DeLuce) have put in every single day when (they) work for these kids,” said Brendan Hyland, Plum superintendent.

The different bands, orchestras and choirs all have performed with the Alle-Kiski Honors Band. A total of 19 students made the Alle-Kiski Honors Band from Plum Borough.

“It’s wonderful that the school board and the administration take the time to recognize the students on their hard work,” said DeLuce.

Those honored include:

Seton Hill Honors Band Middle School Level

8th Grade: Allison Sullivan, Alexandria Fulmer, Naomi Casey, Damien Collier, Kendall Beighley

7th Grade: Katelyn Pons (as alternate)

6th Grade: Massimo Collier, Tyson Consuegra

PMEA District 1 Choir High School Level

Elizabeth Amen

Ellie Tongel

Willem Powell

PMEA District 1 Orchestra High School Level

Justin Muretisch

Dillon Rush

Alexandra George

Thomas Zummo

Caleb Drayer

John Hanlon

Austin “AJ” Kim

PMEA District 1 Jazz Band High School Level

Carly Beninati

Gabriel Powell

PMEA District 1 Honors Band High School Level

Carly Beninati

Samantha Glatz

PMEA District 1 Band High School Level

Austin “AJ” Kim

Carly Beninati

Samantha Glatz

Ethan Grindle

Caleb Drayer

John Hanlon

Madilyn Shingle

Jeremy Copeland

Katrina Evankovich

Alle-Kiski Honors Band High School Level

Austin “AJ” Kim

Grace Dopico

Samantha Glatz

Carly Beninati

Cameron Nese

Ethan Grindle

Katie Kelly

Caryn Caloiero

Samantha Lowery

Gabriel Powell

Madilyn Shingle

Katrina Evankovich

John Hanlon

Jeremy Copeland

Caleb Drayer

Alec Alese

Nate Beninati

Blaise DiNatale

Colin Celani