NORTH IOWA BAND FESTIVAL ROYALTY 2018 CENTRAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL BAND Aricka Oppman Parents: Travis & Sara Oppman Music: Concert band, marching band, pep band, Panther Big Band, Iowa Honor Band, Drake Honor Band, Meistersinger Honor Band, Top of Iowa Honor Band, solo and small group contest, Star Class for music Beyond Music: Cross country, track, softball, art club, TAG running club, church, National Honor Society, community service, honor roll Future Plans: Attend NIACC to earn an AA in business, then transfer to the University of Northern Iowa to obtain a BA in Real Estate. Following college, Aricka plans to work in real estate before starting her own house flipping business. Sammy Seiler Parents: Cheri Thomas, Jeff Hicks, & Tony Seiler Music: Jazz band, marching band, concert band, solo and small group contest, pep band, choir, high school musical Beyond Music: Chess club, student council, Boy Scouts, 4-H, golf, cross country, girls basketball manager Future Plans: Attend Iowa State University to pursue a career in Software Engineering. Samuel also plans to get his Master s and PhD in this same field.
CLEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL BAND Irene Swanson Parents: Lynn Ullrich & Lee Swanson Music: Concert band, Jazz One, Chamber Singers, Clear Lake Municipal Band Beyond Music: Speech club, tennis, Battle of the Books, Knitting Club, community service, National Honors Society, church, volunteering Future Plans: Attend the University of Northern Iowa to study Music Education to one day become an elementary music teacher or band director. Gage Bendickson Parents: Lori & Russ Arends Music: Marching band, jazz band, wind ensemble, concert band, theatre Beyond Music: Cross country, Boy Scouts, church, Lions REACh Future Plans: Attend the University of Iowa to study natural sciences and film studies.
FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND Madeline Sarasio Meyer Parents: Dan & Shandra Sarasio Meyer Music: Marching band and concert band Beyond Music: Volleyball, track, drama, interact, student council Future Plans: Attend Truman State Univeristy to major in Bio-Genetics. Shaden Tweeten Parents: Terry & Shelby Tweeten Music: Concert band, marching band, musicals, choir, honor bands, All-State Orchestra Beyond Music: Swimming, golf, speech, plays, quiz bowls, football, cross country Future Plans: Attend Iowa State University for Engineering, while also participating in band.
GARNER-HAYFIELD/VENTURA HIGH SCHOOL BAND Alexis Wirtz Parents: Troy & Stacey Wirtz Music: Concert band, pep band, marching band Beyond Music: Color guard, dance, 4-H, youth group Future Plans: Attend the University of Iowa to obtain a degree in Chemistry. Then continue to a Master s program to eventually become an astrochemist. Tyler Obermann Parents: Joe & Rebecca Obermann Music: Concert band, pep band, marching band, jazz band Beyond Music: Youth group, RAOC, student council, cross country, wrestling, golf Future Plans: Attend the University of Northern Iowa to acquire a degree in the field of Art Education.
LAKE MILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND Lauren Scholbrock Parents: James & LuAnn Scholbrock Music: Marching band, concert band, jazz band, winter color guard, drumline Beyond Music: Basketball cheerleading, competition cheerleading, track, softball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honors Society Future Plans: Attend University of Nothern Iowa to reiceve a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
MASON CITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND Amelia Ouverson Parents: Bruce & Mara Ouverson Music: Marching band, Mohawk Power pep band, jazz band, choir, MCHS Madrigal, Chamber Choir, summer musical Beyond Music: Stebens Children s Theater, special music and kids ministry for church, Student Activist Group, art club, scenic designing and painting Future Plans: Attend NIACC to pursue music education. Christian Gossweiler Parents: Dennis & Kathryn Gossweiler Music: Jazz band, marching band, drum captain, symphonic band, Mohawk Power, Mason City Municipal Band Beyond Music: Soccer, drama club, dance Future Plans: Attend University of Northern Iowa to major in Music Education, with a minor in Music Performance.
NEWMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL BAND Natalie Scholl Parents: Tim & Lisa Scholl Music: Concert band, pep band, marching band, pit band for musical, jazz band Beyond Music: Cross country, track, cheerleading, student council, art club, Youth Task Force, mentor, National Honor Society Future Plans: Attend the Univeristy of Iowa. Nicholas Schmidt Parents: Tim & Lindsay Schmidt Music: Band Beyond Music: Wrestling, football, golf, Epiphany Parish youth choir Future Plans: Attending Iowa State University to major in Computer Engineering.
NORTHWOOD-KENSETT HIGH SCHOOL BAND Paige DeArmoun Parents: Monte & Cheryl DeArmoun Music: Marching band, pep band, concert band, POPS, choir, piano Beyond Music: Volleyball, cheerleading, golf, softball, National Honor Society, Viking Crew, class president, Relay for Life, youth leader, community service, First Lutheran Church Council, 4-H Future Plans: Attend NIACC to reiceve her AA and then transfer to the University of Northern Iowa to earn a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Special Education and Reading.
OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND Brooke Scharper Parents: Terry & Tracy Scharper Music: Concert band, marching band, pep band, musicals, honor band, choir, musicals, Star Class for Music Beyond Music: 4-H, student council, DECA, speech, cross country, track, wrestling cheerleader, National Honor Society, youth group, and Big/Little Sister Program, church activities Future Plans: Attend Iowa State University to major in Athletic Training. Jonah Roney Parents: Ellen Witt & Thomas Roney Music: Concert band, jazz band, marching band, solo and ensemble contest, musicals Beyond Music: Cross country and track Future Plans: Attend NIACC to receive his AA and then trasfer to Iowa State University or the University of Iowa to further his education.
RUDD-ROCKFORD-MARBLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL BAND Katie Hirv Parents: Alex & Tammie Hirv Music: Concert band, jazz band, marching band, honor bands, Northern Festivals of Bands, concert choir, Meistersinger Honor Choir, Dorian Honor Choir, and Disney Sings Beyond Music: Student council, student body president, National Honor Society, speech, Model United Nations, cheerleading, track, cross country, Talented and Gifted Program, community service, religious education volunteer Future Plans: Attend Wartburg College to major in Business Administration. Thomas Kadera Parents: Russell and Deb Kadera Music: Concert band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, concert choir, Dorian Honor Choir, Meistersinger Honor Choir, solo contest Beyond Music: Boy Scouts, speech, Model U.N., baseball, football, track, cross country, golf, soccer, Stebens Children s Theatre, Lutheran Youth Organization Future Plans: Attend William Penn University where he has singed to play soccer. His major is undecided but will be minoring in theater.
WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL BAND Lauren Dohlman Parents: Doug & Doreen Dohlman Music: Band, jazz band, marching band, choir, show choir, church choir, chamber choir, musicals Beyond Music: Speech, Praise Team, Youth Group, and community service Future Plans: Attend Waldorf University to major in Psychology, then advance to graduate school to obtain her Masters. Lauren will also be participating in the Waldorf choir and band. Collin Meints Parents: Daren & Pam Meints Music: Band for four years Beyond Music: Football, wrestling, basketball, track, National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H, church youth group Future Plans: Attend Iowa State University to study engineering and business.