FINE ARTS
NEW HONOR SOCIETY RECOGNIZES STUDENT MUSICIANS
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By June Hendren, Director of Student Publications
Approximately 40 high school music scholars have applied for and are being considered for membership in the LRCA chapter of Tri-M Music Honor Society, the only honor society for student musicians in the nation. An induction ceremony in January officially marks the resurrection of the Tri-M chapter at Little Rock Christian, which was originally chartered in 2008. Chapter officers for 2021 are: President Angel Ke ('21), Vice President - Luke Spears ('21), Secretary - Veronica Ivester ('23), Treasurer - Benjamin Santiago ('21), Historian - Ashley Ligon ('21), and Social Media Coordinator - Lyndsey Garner ('22).
“Tri-M provides students leadership opportunities and encourages and motivates them to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects,” Gray said. “It also recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically.” The LRCA chapter of Tri-M Honor Society is one of 2,100 chapters nationwide.
To be considered for membership, high school students must have been enrolled in choir, band or orchestra for at least one semester and maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point in all of their music classes. Students must also have an overall 3.0 GPA or better, be leaders in the community and demonstrate character in their daily lives in the areas of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring and citizenship. Students will also prepare for a special performance as part of the application process. To stay in good standing, Tri-M Honor Society members will be expected to provide at least 10 hours of musicrelated service annually. Initiated by LRCA Fine Arts music educators Reagan Gray and Angela Goff, the Little Rock Christian Academy chapter of Tri-M received its chapter renewal certificate this fall. Advisors Gray and Goff resurrected the organization with the hope of developing student leaders who not only excel in music and academics but who also lead the way in character and community service. THE WARRIOR • WINTER 2021 25
