The Exemplary ratings qualify students for the State Solo and Small Ensemble in May. Out of 45 students, 24 qualified to compete at the state contest.

“This year’s choir is carrying on a tradition of excellence in our program,” Director Dustin McKinney said. “They work hard, collaborate and support each other. These results testify to their talents and character.”

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“Congratulations to all of these band students who did the extra work to prepare and perform these auditions,” Band Director Chris Heil said. “To earn as many All-District honors as they did is a truly remarkable achievement!”

Junior High District Band

• Lucy Krehbiel – 11th chair flute
• Logan Stansbury – 1st chair clarinet
• Allie Heil – 7th chair clarinet
• Tamara Bobadilla Torres – 1st Honorable Mention alto saxophone
• Darcy Taylor – 2nd Honorable Mention alto saxophone
• Maggie Rinehart – 2nd chair tenor saxophone
• Andrew Kinstler – 6th chair trumpet
• Micah Langdon – 1st alternate percussion

High School Concert Band

• Emelyn Kane – 1st chair flute
• Jordyn Doitchinoff – 5th chair flute
• Olivia Kinstler – 1st chair oboe
• Jacklyn Kirkland – 3rd chair clarinet
• Olivia Burgard – 8th chair clarinet
• Megan Grider – 1st chair baritone saxophone
• Scott Crowley – 3rd chair trumpet
• Hayden Rulon – 8th chair trumpet
• Carter Lydick – 5th chair percussion
• Jules Ford – 6th chair percussion

High School Honor Band

• Klara Wentzel – Piccolo and 3rd chair flute
• Hailey Robertson – 5th chair flute
• Phoebe Taylor – 6th chair flute
• Jaelyn Thomas – 9th chair flute
• Emelyn Kane – 1st alternate flute
• Olivia Kinstler – 1st alternate oboe
• Drew Wemhoff – 6th chair clarinet
• Daisy Burnam – 7th chair clarinet
• Charity Smith – 15th chair clarinet
• Reagan Bailey – 17th chair clarinet
• Alexandra Kinstler – 5th chair alto saxophone
• Megan Grider – Alternate baritone saxophone
• Rylee Johnson – 11th chair trumpet

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Kearney, Mo., September 25, 2024: The Kearney High School Theatre program will explore the potential pitfalls of pursuing your wishes during its upcoming fall production of the hit Broadway musical, “In the Woods.”

The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 9-10 in the recently refurbished KHS Auditorium for the “Into the Woods” production. There will also be 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10.

Visit the KHS Theatre online box office to purchase tickets today. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

“Into the Woods” was composed and written by Stephen Sondheim in 1986. It retells and remixes traditional folk tales as the characters face challenges while pursuing their wishes.

This production is another great opportunity for the entire Bulldog community to be entertained by the talented actors, musicians and tech crew members in Kearney School District. The musical is being led by KHS Theatre Director Haley Kernes and Music Director Dustin McKinney.

The production team is excited to put on a show that will be fun for your entire family, according to Ms. Kernes.

“Our high school and junior high students have been working very hard this past month in rehearsals,” Kernes said. “I am super happy with our progress, and I know the students cannot wait to share this production with the community!”

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Kearney, Mo., July 26, 2024: Kearney High School’s vocal jazz ensemble, Frequency, has garnered a coveted invitation to perform at the 87th Annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) Conference.

Selection for the MMEA’s annual conference is the vocal music equivalent of winning a state title, according to choir Director Dustin McKinney. The conference will be held Jan. 28-Feb. 1 at the Tan-Tar-A Conference Center.

“It’s the highest honor a music ensemble can receive in the state of Missouri,” Mr. McKinney said. “It’s such a huge honor and it’s a testament to the hard work of students and quality K-12 music education in Kearney School District.”

The audition process includes submitting recordings of the ensemble to be blindly adjudicated by an out-of-state panel of music professionals. This is the first time since 2019 and the fifth time ever that an ensemble from the KHS choir program has been invited to perform at the conference. The KHS band has been invited three times.

The following Frequency choir members will be performing at the conference:

Soprano 1

• Libby Carpenter
• Irene Dixon
• Emi Eberhardt

Soprano 2/Alto 1

• Delayne Boyd
• Jaelyn Deen
• Adi Ford

Alto

• Lilly Chandler
• Ella Conway
• Jules Ford
• Kaycie Springer

Tenor

• Tyler Edie
• Ronin Roddy
• Nate West

Baritone/Bass

• Aedan Creedan
• Connor Green
• Logan West

Pit

• Colton Walker
• Jackson Watts
• Evan Sandoval

In addition, several Class of 2024 KHS seniors sang on the recordings used for the school’s submissions:

• Tyler Armstrong
• Ryan Bowles
• Preston Murphy
• Noah Plummer
• Arriana Sypniewski
• Ivy Taylor
• Camilla Womack
• Alix Wooten

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Kearney, Mo., July 15, 2024: Young Bulldogs can take centerstage during the 2024 Kearney High School Youth Drama Camp.

This year’s camp will be held Monday, July 29 through Thursday, Aug. 1, in the high school commons. Registration is open to all youth entering grades K-8 starting this fall. The cost is $45 per child, which includes a camp t-shirt.

Camp Hours:

• Grades K-4 — 8:15 to 11:15 a.m.
• Grades 5-8 — 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Visit the registration website to learn more and sign your child up today:

LINK: 2024 KHS Youth Drama Camp Registration

Youth Drama Camp attendees will participate in small groups and develop their stage, theatre and dancing skills with fun games and activities. The camp is also an opportunity for theatre veterans at KHS to help teach younger students, according to Drama Director Haley Kernes. Camp fees will help fund future high school theater productions.

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This is a national prize that recognizes the top choirs in the country. The process for recognition involves choirs from across the United States sending in performance recordings of their ensembles, and their esteemed panel of judges selects the very best performances from the groups.

The American Prize categorizes finalists as “those artists who are judged to be worthy of additional consideration and evaluation, in reference to the perceived impression of an artistic ideal.” At a later date, The American Prize will announce the runners-up and winner.

KHS Chamber Choir members:

• Heidi Adams
• Ryan Bowles
• Delayne Boyd
• Emma Daniel
• Elizabeth Demers
• Emiliana Eberhardt
• Matthew Edie
• Zoe Elam
• Julienne Ford
• Connor Green
• Camden Haney
• Ephrum Heideman
• Camille Hermon
• Avery Janiak
• Tristin Klein
• Eliza Lohman
• Kate Martens
• Drew Nelson
• Ronin Roddy
• Archer Schmidt
• Finnegan Simmons
• Arianna Sypniewski
• Ivy Taylor
• Klara Wentzel
• Logan West
• Lia Wilson
• Eden Wooten
• Ainsley Young
• Lucas Zurliene
• Zachary Zurliene

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Gold Performances included:

• Avery Morgan
• Kieran Cooper
• Hailey Robertson
• Phoebe Taylor
• Emma Daniel
• Alex Kinstler
• Andie George

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The band performed two prepared pieces for a panel of three judges. The members then sight-read a piece for a fourth judge, according to Director Chris Heil.

“The band played very well and represented Kearney School District with class and professionalism,” Mr. Heil said. “Congratulations to all band members for their great work this semester.”

KHS band/vocal music teacher Jamie Heil and Kearney Junior High band teacher Dalton Haberman also direct the Symphonic Band along with Chris Heil.

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This one-night show is helping KHS theatre students prepare for the MSHSAA Readers Theatre and One Act District Competition, which starts on Feb. 29 at Liberty North High School. Attending “The Jungle Book” will help support the Bulldogs as they head into this competition, according to Theatre Director Haley Kernes.

“This will be a great way to get them excited before we compete!” Kernes said. “We’re always grateful for the support this community shows for our students.”

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