Regional Solo and Ensemble Honors For 25 SSHS Band Members
Sulphur Springs High School Band Director Charles McCauley reports that 25 band members earned First Division Ratings last Friday at a regional solo and ensemble contest at Texas A&M-Commerce. Nineteen students earned their First Division on a Class 1 solo, the most difficult level. They are Sarah Anderson, Celeste Leeds-Laliberte, Carrissa Carter, Kate Flores, Jaci Glenn, Maddy Ray, Brayden Fisher, Owen Lee, Seth Womack, Riley...
Hopkins County Bond Rating Upgraded As County’s Financial Position Improves
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded from A2 to A1 Hopkins County, TX’s General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds. The rating action affects $18.3 million in rated debt. The upgrade reflects the county’s improved financial position and the stable outlook for the county’s financial position based on healthy revenue levels. The rating incorporates the stability of the county’s moderately-sized agricultural tax base, below average wealth...
Wildcat Solo & Ensemble Find Success at State Meet
After qualifying for the State meet at Regional Solo & Ensemble with a 1st division score in February, the Sulphur Springs High School Choir took nine students to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble meet at Austin, TX. The students were seniors Sarah Bennett, Britney Henderson, and Rylie Bridges, juniors Sydnee Hawkins, Savanna McAfee, and Karolina Espinoza, sophomores Alyssa Leuzinger and Cinthya Cortez, and freshman Hope...
SSHS Band Places 34 in Solo First Division at Regional
It was a 20-year record breaking weekend as the Sulphur Springs High School Band brought home 34 Solo First Division ratings. Band members competed at the UIL Region IV Solo and Ensemble Contest in Commerce Friday. This comes on the heels of having the most students make the All-Region Band, the All-Area Band, and winning two Grand Championships during marching season. Twelve students earned the right to perform at State competition...
