Tusky Valley music students earn Trojan Spirit awards

Students were nominated by their music directors for displaying passion and commitment while demonstrating teamwork, growth and musical excellence

Evan Murphy, left, Sara Whitlach, Brooke Padilla, Brooklyn Sponaugle, Caylee Kehner

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Published May 11, 2026 - 2:33 p.m.

The Tusky Valley Band and Choir Boosters recognized students with the Trojan Spirit of Music Award.

Emerson Duby, left, Emili Geltz, Charley Dixon, Natalie Kobel and Piper Fogle

Students were nominated by their music directors for displaying passion and commitment while demonstrating teamwork, growth and musical excellence across the Tusky Valley music program during the school year.

Second nine weeks honorees were Evan Murphy, elementary band; Brooke Padilla, middle school band; Sara Whitlach, high school band; Brooklyn Sponaugle, middle school choir; and Caylee Kehner, high school choir.

Third nine weeks honorees were Carly McDonnell, elementary band; Kaden Suarez, middle school band; Natalie Armstrong, high school band; Jacob Ragon, middle school choir; and Isabella Knall, high school choir.

Fourth nine weeks honorees were Emerson Duby, elementary band; Natalie Kobel, middle school band; Piper Fogle, high school band; Charley Dixon, middle school choir; and Emili Geltz, high school choir.

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