Mac Melody named Grand Champion!

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Mac Melody had a MIGHTY successful show choir competition season! They recently participated in competitions in Crete, IL and Chesterton, IN - competing against teams that were twice their size. We are SO proud to share that Mac Melody was named Grand Champion in their division at BOTH competitions!

Special recognition for Maddie Bernard '27 who was named our Best Performer as well as Keyli Joyce '26 and Maggie Lavin '28 who placed 6th and 8th in the solo competition! 

Congratulations to all of the singers, band, and crew on an amazing season! Special thanks to Carrie Peterson Alifantis '87 (Director), Meghan Hynes ‘93 (Choreographer), Katie McCasland '11 (Tech Director), and Jeremy Eberhard (Combo Director) for their leadership!

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