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Students compete in yearly solo and ensemble contest

Riley Gibbons
March 4, 2025
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A group of soprano and alto girls practice their pieces for the solo and ensemble contest that took place at Parkway Central on Feb. 28. Their pieces included "Hello Girls", arranged by Lloyd Pfautsch, and "I Leave You With a Song" by John Carter.
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Riley Gibbons
Riley Gibbons
My name is Riley Gibbons. I am a Senior. I enjoy writing, singing and producing my own music outside of school, along with performing with my rock band. I am excited to be back in Newspaper this year!