Congratulations to the graduating eighth grade students who were
recognized for their outstanding music achievement in Joliet Public Schools District 86. Over 1,500
students in grades 4 th through 8 th participated in the District 86 music program this school year.
Dirksen Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Valeria Galicia
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Aidan Goode
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Aubrianna Blackburn
Choir Director’s Award: Amanda George
National School Choral Award: Sa’Nyia Love
National School Orchestra Award: Jaqueline Munoz Carranza
Hufford Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Anthony Pesola
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and John Philip Sousa Band Award: Alyssa Papesh
Choir Director’s Award: Erick Torres
National School Choral Award: Joel Vazquez
Orchestra Director’s Award: Matthew Budde
National School Orchestra Award: Aireanna Hinojosa
Gompers Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Bianca Ibarra
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Luis Becerril
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Cyena Ulloa
Choir Director’s Award: Alivia Carter
National School Choral Award: Evie Woodward
Orchestra Director’s Award: Andrew Betancourt
National School Orchestra Award: Briza Delgado
Washington Junior High School
Band Director’s Award: Melanie Lopez
John Philip Sousa Band Award: Zachary Riley
Choir Director’s Award: Gabriel Rucker
National School Choral Award: Chelsea Tauler
Orchestra Director’s Award: Adrian Gomez
National School Orchestra Award: Madison Schlismann