Bluffton Junior High musicians perform well at contest
District's Junior High Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Events took place at Elida High School on March 22. Bluffton student results follow:
BAND PERFORMANCES
Superior Ratings: I
Clarinet solo Caity Zimmerman
Alto Sax Solo: Jesse Montel
Alto Sax Solo: Christopher Harnish
Trumpet Solo: Sydney Hoff
Excellent Ratings: II
Piano Solo: Hannah Yost
STRING PERFORMANCES
Superior Ratings: I
Violin Solos:
Abbey Gambrell
Lillian Burkholder
Viola Solo: Lily Shadle
Cello Solo: Arielle O’Neal
Cello Duet: Katie Wright, Georgia Owen
Violin Duet: Abbey Gambrell, Lillian Burkholder
Violin/Cello Duet: Alizeah Slayter, Georgia Owen
Violin/Viola Duet: Ashley Augsburger, Lacey McClain
Simon Says Ensemble: Kaleb Jefferson, Abbey Gambrell, Alizeah Slayter, Lillian Burkholder, Katie Wright, Georgia Owen
The Soul Seekers Ensemble: Katie Daws, Kaitlyn Clymer, Lily Shadle, Arielle O’Neal, Hannah Yost.
Excellent Ratings: II
Violin Solos:
Alizeah Slayter
Kaleb Jefferson
Ratings: III
Violin Solo: Chad Veit
Bluffton String Choir: Kaleb Jefferson, Abbey Gambrell, Alizeah Slayter, Lillian Burkholder, Ashley Augsburger, Katie Daws, Chad Veit, Alexis Lehman, Kaitlyn Clymer, Autumn Gesler, Tori May, Lacey McClain, Lily Shadle, Katie Wright, Georgia Owen, Arielle O’Neal, Hannah Yost.
VOCAL PERFORMANCES
Superior Ratings: I
Vocal Solos:
Alyssa Casemier
Kaitlyn Burkholde
Alizeah Slayter
Karis Wilson
Vocal Trio: Sarah Gillen, Karis Wilson, Aimee Ritter
Excellent Ratings: II
Vocal Quartet: Kaitlyn Burkholder, Alyssa Casemier, Abbey Gambrell, Ali Slayter
Vocal Solo: Shyanne Mortimer
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day