School District 129

District 129 school bus drivers for join Aurora Police Chief William Powell (center, front) April 5 to celebrate his life-time achievement award from the Quad County Urban League. Powell had been a part-time District 129 bus driver for more than a dozen years. Joining him are (front row) Jody Simmons, Barb Cobb and Lori Powell; (middle row) Sue Ellen Jornd, Alberta Cervantes, Carmelita Jaquez, Gay Lawrence; and (back row) Laurel Stewart, Patricia Whitehead, Dianne Bartlett, Harvey Block, Micki Zacherias, Karen Carlson, Pam Fidis, Truman Hazelwood, Sue Johnson and Dorothy Smith.

On hand were several students and staff from the school district, including student Ebony Hearon who sang at the ceremony.

Superintendent Jim Rydland (rigfht) and District 131 Superintendent Michael Radakovich enjoyed each others company.

WEST HIGH PRESENTS SPRING CHORAL CONCERT

West Aurora High School choruses presented their spring concert on April 20.

Varsity Singers, Girls Glee, Treble Choir, Mixed Ensemble, STUDyhall, Madrigal Singers, Girls Chorus and A Cappella presented a variety of music, from Bach to Queen!

The theme for the evening was how music functions in various contexts. Students demonstrated examples of music that represent areas in which they have grown personally throughout the year. Soloists for the evening included Briana Aviles, Amanda Dominguez and Elizabeth Gust. The choruses are directed by Meg Papadolias and Jonathan McLear.

Jewel STUDENTS PLANT DEDICATED Tree

With the assistance of a representative from Com Ed, two seventh-grade science classes at Jewel Middle School on April 28 helped plant a white oak donated by Com Ed on school grounds.

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