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WHS Participates in District Day on the Hill: Wayne High School Band and Choir Perform in Capitol Rotunda


SALT LAKE CITY – Each year the legislature spends several months, during January, February and March, working on legislation to help improve the State of Utah. While in session many individuals and groups provide information to our Senators and Representatives. One opportunity our school districts have to provide information to our legislators is the District Day on the Hill. On this day districts have an opportunity to showcase some of the great things occurring in our district public schools.

This year the District Day on the Hill was February 23rd. Wayne School District participated in the District Day on the Hill. Wayne School District was one of 13 districts that had a table display in the Capitol rotunda. Wayne’s display showed their use of 1 to 1 student computer devices, integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) into their curriculum, their outstanding graduation rate and the amount of money their graduates are receiving in scholarships for post-secondary schools.

In addition to the table display, Wayne High School band and choir entertained the Capitol with a concert. Despite a snow storm, the Choir and Band left Bicknell at 5:30 in the morning and drove up to the Capitol for their concert. Joni Taft started Wayne High School Orchestrawith the choir singing 2 songs “Fly Away Medley” and “The Rising of the Moon,” to the delight of the whole building. Following the Choir, Lori Chappell directed the band with a rendition of several inspiring songs that filled the Capitol Rotunda with sweet music. Following the songs, the choir and band were able to watch the house of representatives’ debate and pass bills. This was a great opportunity that was made possible by the outstanding students of the Wayne High School Band and Choir. Thank you, Joni and Lori, for what you are doing for our kids.

—John Fahey, Superintendent, Wayne School District

 

 

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