BREAKING: Springfield Public Schools’ concert choir will perform at the prestigious annual convention of the Minnesota Music Education Association on February 13 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Directed by Bailey Cords, the choir’s performance theme, “Rise Together in Song—Celebrating Music Education in a Rural Community,” highlights the importance of music education in local schools. This marks a significant recognition for the choir, which previously performed at the same event in 1993.
In addition to this exciting news, several local students have achieved academic success. Among the fall graduates of Iowa State University is Brenden Paul Humbard from New Ulm, who earned a bachelor of science degree in animal science. This accomplishment showcases the dedication and hard work of students in our community.
Moreover, Catherine Cummings from Mankato has been named to the fall dean’s list at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb. This honor is granted to students who achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, emphasizing academic excellence.
Further highlighting local achievements, Saige Isaacson from New Ulm has secured a spot on the president’s list of high distinction for the fall term at Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. To qualify, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program.
Lastly, Emily Frutos Krueger from Mankato has been recognized on both the dean’s list and president’s list at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. The dean’s list acknowledges students with a GPA of at least 3.0, while the president’s list honors those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, reflecting the highest academic standards.
These achievements not only spotlight the talents within our community but also inspire future generations to strive for academic and artistic excellence. Keep an eye on these local stars as they continue to shine brightly in their respective fields.