Two Royse City High School students named Texas Music Scholars

ROYSE CITY, TX (May 28, 2021) Two Royse City High School students were honored as Texas Music Scholars during a special ceremony on May 15.

Makenna Kirkwood, 11th grade, Soprano and Allyson Romney, 10th grade, Soprano, were nominated for this honor by their director, Nathan White. The award is given by the Texas Music Educators Association, which sponsors the Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras and Choirs. Last year fewer than 2500 students were named as Texas Music Scholars.

The award is given to students who have exhibited outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship and citizenship in their school and community during the 2020-2021 school year.

The Texas Music Educators Association, headquartered in Austin, TX, is an association of over 13,000 music teachers whose goals are to support music education in Texas, provide professional growth opportunities for educators, foster public support for music in schools and offer quality musical experiences for students.

Blue Ribbon News staff report. Submitted photo.

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