Whiting Student Musicians Earn Top Honors at ISSMA Competitions and State Finals

School City of Whiting proudly celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our middle and high school musicians who recently competed in ISSMA Choir and Band competitions. These students demonstrated exceptional talent, discipline, and dedication, earning numerous Gold and Silver medals — with several advancing to and excelling at the State level.

High School Choir Results

Gold Medal (Advanced to State)

• Romina Ornelas – Vocal Solo

• Natalee Holland – Vocal Solo

• Celia Carabez – Vocal Solo

State Results

• Natalee Holland – Gold Medal

• Romina Ornelas – Gold Medal

• Celia Carabez – Silver Medal

These vocalists represented Whiting with professionalism and excellence, earning top distinctions among some of the best performers in the state.

High School Band Results

Gold Medal (Advanced to State)

• Diego Torres – Baritone Saxophone Solo

• Eliza Johnson – Alto Saxophone Solo

• Aaron Jimenez – Trumpet Solo

• Londyn Laseter – Drum Set Solo

• Alondra Alvarez, Lilianna Bell, Victoria Pelayo – Flute Trio

Gold Medal (Division Not Advancing to State)

• Richard Player – Trumpet Solo

• Romeo Ramirez – Snare Drum Solo

• Stephanie Garcia – Snare Drum Solo

• Erin Laseter – Clarinet Solo

• Leonardo Martinez – Tenor Saxophone Solo

• Di'Niyah Marshall – Bass Clarinet Solo

• Emiliano Lara – Alto Saxophone Solo

Silver Medal

• Isabella Garcia – Alto Saxophone Solo

• Jacob Rodriguez – Snare Drum Solo

• Joaquin Sanchez – String Bass Solo

• Manny Duran – Timpani Solo

State Results

• Eliza Johnson – Gold Medal

• Londyn Laseter – Gold Medal with Distinction (Perfect Score)

• Aaron Jimenez – Gold Medal

• Diego Torres – Gold Medal with Distinction (2 points off a perfect score)

• Alondra Alvarez, Lilianna Bell, Victoria Pelayo (Flute Trio) – Gold Medal with Distinction (2 points off a perfect score)

Earning a Gold Medal with Distinction — especially a perfect score — is an extraordinary accomplishment and reflects an elite level of performance preparation.

Middle School Band Results

Gold Medal (Division Not Advancing to State)

• Antonio Mendoza – Tuba Solo

• Michael Garcia, Sophia Pennavaria, Gabriela Alvarez, Annabelle Workman – Clarinet Quartet

• Caleb Mucha – Baritone Saxophone Solo

• Carlos Jimenez-Hernandez – Trumpet Solo

• Tadeo Cruz – String Bass Solo

• Ryder Rogers, Michael Delmuro Montero, Jackson Jasso – Percussion Trio

• Christine Jimenez, Caleb Mucha, Evan Holmes, True Higgs – Saxophone Quartet

• Julianna Sanchez, Valeriee Sandoval, Lana Ramirez – Saxophone Trio

• Elaya Meza – Alto Saxophone Solo

• Alexis Canelo – Trumpet Solo

• Alexis Furto – Trumpet Solo

• Aniayah Furto – Trumpet Solo

• Selena Hernandez – Clarinet Solo

• Valeriee Sandoval, Julianna Sanchez, Christian Jimenez – Saxophone Trio

• Christian Jimenez – Tenor Saxophone Solo

• Emilia Sylvester – Clarinet Solo

• Gabriela Alvarez – Violin Solo

• Valeriee Sandoval – Alto Saxophone Solo

• Alexis Furto, Bella Lechuga, Alyssa Sapien, Navari Clayton, Nicolas Herrejon – Trumpet Quintet

• Nicolas Herrejon, Navari Clayton, Alexis Canelo – Trumpet Trio

• Alexis Furto, Bella Lechuga, Alyssa Sapien – Trumpet Trio

Silver Medal

• Juliana Morgan, Zuri Clayton, Lana Ramirez – Woodwind Trio

• Ryder Rogers – Snare Drum Solo

• Jose Rodriguez – Snare Drum Solo

• Julianna Sanchez – Tenor Saxophone Solo

• Eliana Hernandez, Ivy Ramirez, Liliana Martinez – Brass Trio

• Sean Holland, Nicolas Herrejon, Navari Clayton – Brass Trio

A Tradition of Excellence

These results reflect not only individual talent but also the strong music programs across School City of Whiting. From middle school performers building foundational skills to high school musicians competing at the state level, our students continue to raise the bar.

We are incredibly proud of every student who prepared, performed, and represented Whiting with pride. Their commitment to excellence showcases the strength of our Fine Arts programs and the dedication of our music educators.

Congratulations to all of our student musicians on an outstanding competition season!