Fourteen Musicians Perform at the OCMEA Junior High All County Festival

Fourteen (14) NECSD music students from Heritage Middle School, Meadow Hill GEM School, NFA Main Campus and South Middle School performed in the OCMEA Junior High All County Festival at Monroe Woodbury High School. Students auditioned on February 9, 2025 and were some of the top performers selected in the county. 

Pictured students (in alphabetical order): Hailey Clarke, Karissa Chouloute- Sainvil, Lily Derham, Tracey Duong, Yasmin Gonzalez, Arissa Guerin, Hendrix Hanson, Melih Lokmachi, Joshua Mejia, Ricardo Rivera, Natalie Rhynehart and Bella Torres 

Not pictured: Drake Burns, Jasmine Rice 

Students were joined by their teachers: Mrs. Antonelli-Guido (NFAM), Ms. Clina (HMS), Ms. Karathomas (MHS), Mrs. Morano (NFAM), Mr. Nazarov (HMS), Mr. Robles (SMS), Mr. Santacroce (SMS), as well as Ms. Kristen Johnsen the Director of Fine and Performing Arts. 

Story and photo provided by Ms. Rebecca Clina.

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