The Hornell High School Music Department performed for the last time this school year in May. Vocal Music Program The Vocal Music Program performed for a full audience on May 16 with a special guest appearance from the Intermediate School Select Choir. Director Chris van Leeuwen recognized a member of each ensemble who demonstrated exemplary …
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Academic Awards! Academic Excellence Award | Presidential Awards | Larry Wassink Award | Spirit Award | Triple C Award | Comptroller’s Award | Junior Awards | Department Awards | Honor Graduates Academic Excellence Award To receive an Academic Excellence Award, each student had to attain a 90% average …
Hornell students had the opportunity to test out their litigation skills during a mock trial class project. Business teacher Toni Nasca and the Business Law class invited local lawyer and Hornell High School alumnus John Dagon to be the judge for their mock trial project in March. “I’ve been helping Mrs. Nasca for many years …
At its annual Spring Choir Competition the Hornell Vocal Music Program was awarded the Sweepstakes for Best Choral Program. This award goes to the highest achieving choral program at a festival with at least two choral groups competing, regardless of divisional size or category. Hornell took four choirs to the competition: Senior High Choir, Treble …
The Hornell Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 26 new members on March 21, 2023. In the morning students participated in the tapping ceremony with an Induction Ceremony in the evening. “Everyday, we are presented with obstacles. It is our reaction to those obstacles which demonstrates our character,” President Alexis Patrick said in her …
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Hornell City School District students recently showed off their talents and skills in a competition with their peers from across the region. Students who attend the Greater Southern Tier BOCES Wildwood Education Center participated in the 2023 SkillsUSA Area 1 competition on March 7 with career and technology education students from across western New York. …
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Hornell High School students will be taking the stage in New York City to showcase their vocal talents and compete for honors among other student choral groups. In preparation for the 2023 WorldStrides Onstage competition, the Hornell High School Vocal Music Department is inviting the community to an hour long open rehearsal at St. Ann …
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Hornell High School Symphonic Band students will combine their talents with the Canandaigua Academy Wind Ensemble in a joint performance at Nazareth College. On Thursday, March 16, the students will travel to Nazareth College for the collaboration concert. The bands will each perform two selections individually to showcase the unique talents of each ensemble. Then …
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“Set a goal of leaving the world a little better than you found it.” That was a message author and guest speaker Sandra Uwiringiyimana recently shared with Hornell City School District students. Uwiringiyimana, author of “How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child,” talked about her life and childhood during a Feb. 28 …
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The Hornell High School is pleased to announce that Madelyn Moore has been named Valedictorian and Michelle Lian has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2023. “Madelyn and Michelle are such impressive young women who have served as leaders in the classroom and in other activities,” Principal Morgan Allison said. “Beyond their academic and …
