The Mena High School Spotlight Singers earned State Sweepstakes and Best in Class titles for the second consecutive year at state choral performance assessment. The contest was held at University of Central Arkansas in Conway on Friday, April 17. The Spotlight Singers scored a 97, 96, and 95 for a total of 288 out of a possible 300 points. The auditioned ensemble performed “Shule Aroon”, a traditional Irish folk song, and “Orde-e”, a Mandukayan folk song from the northern part of the Philippines. The group accompanist is Judy Kropp.
The Spotlight Singers perform for many local community events and organizations including the RMCC Christmas Lighting Ceremony, the Ouachita Arts Celebration, Delta Kappa Gamma, and, most recently, the MRHS Volunteer Luncheon. The ensemble was the opening act for Legends in Concert at the American Bandstand Theater in Branson on March 21 of this year. They will perform in concert with the Mena High School Bearcat Chorus on Friday, May 1, at 7:00 PM in the high school performing arts center.
The Spotlight Singers are top row, from left: Abi McPherson, Kelsey Wiggins, Patty Wyant, Tori Rudman, Amanda Wiggins, Sloan Hicks. Bottom row, from left: Ferroll “Tammy” Taylor, Director; Tiffany White, Brittiany Presson, Kameron Posey, Sarah Rose, and Cheyenne Mayfield.
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