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Best Communities for Music Education Award
Congratulations! The NAMM Foundation has recognized your Princeton City School District for the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who are making music part of a well rounded education for every child in their communities. We salute the commitment of your community, so every child can learn and grow with music.
Princeton High School was named Tri M® Music Honor Society State Chapter of the Year!
On behalf of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the Music Honor Society Advisory Council, it is with sincere congratulations that we recognize Princeton High School Tri M Chapter 6264 as the winner of the 2021 2022 State Tri M Chapter of the Year Award for Ohio! We thank you for your outstanding contribution to your music program, to your school, and to your entire community.
Mahler’s Mysterious March by Gustav Mahler, arranged by Jim Palmer
Pirate’s Plunder by Neridah Oostenbroek
Arachnid’s Lair by Kirt Mosier
SCARLET ORCHESTRA
Dr. Syndy Casey, Director
Miss Lesley Schultz, Assistant Director
The Ghost of John arranged by Susan Brown
Music from Pirates of the Caribbean by Klaus Badelt, arranged by Larry Moore
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA
Ms. Marie Knueven, Director
Miss Lesley Schultz, Assistant Director
Gray Orchestra
Ms. Marie Knueven, Director
Violin I
Heaven Carr Williams
Lillian Comello
Sergio Gutierrez^
Yazmeen Hocker Mott
Sanaa Jones
Antonia Martinez
Gabino Martinez^
Naila Martinez^
Khushi Patel
Cassandra Robbins^
Yudeliz Sanchez
Alexander Sandoval Mendez
Trinity Turvey+^
Violin II
Casey Allen^
Cori Blanchard
Lydia Bright Sparks
Jacob Broach
Alexandria Calvert^
Caitlyn Deubell^
Miranda Domingo
Lizza Hernandez
Marquin
Dallice Hernandez Godinez
William Jones
Michael Olvera Bautista
Carlos Ortiz Leiva
Angel Rischar
Zilem Roblero Gonzalez Reyna Spence
+Northern Cincinnati Youth Orchestra Member, ^2023 Senior
Scarlet Orchestra
Dr. Syndy Casey, Director Miss Lesley Schultz, Assistant Director
Violin I
Caleeah Carter
Aubrie Cole Leslie Lara
Maria Martell Rivera
Jennifer Mendoza Lopez
Athziri Mendoza Maradiaga^
Ciara Mills
Keily Perez Tojil
Jose Revollo Onofre
Summer Sandusky
Melanie Tellez Nicole Williams^
Viola
Brian Castillo Munguia
Anna Diaz
Morris Hodge
Natalie Maidlow
Kevin Olvera
Chloe Thurston
Kiyah Toler
Cello
Jaylynn Castro Perez
Samya Clay
Sarah Keller
Gracian O’Neal^
Double Bass
Harlee Fetick
Robert Georgeff
Kohen Mason
James Thompson^
Sam Van Buren
Violin II
Karah Bender
Kali Fortson
Quy Nguyen
Cynthya Rivera Gonzalez
Gisselle Ruiz
Milo Strainic
Giovanna Suriano
Jordan Tillie Hayden Turner
Kassia Williams^
Viola
Jack Behr
Maliyah Broadnax
Kaela Sherman
Deja Shipley
Cello
Mariana Barragan
Medina Hannah Bayrak Justin Hernandez Mikayla Maidlow Gabriella Marque’z
Double Bass
Elizabeth Marcotte Anna Schmahl
^2023 Senior
Symphonic Orchestra
Ms. Marie Knueven, Director Miss Lesley Schultz, Assistant Director
Violin I
Michael Crawford
Nakeya Doughman^
Lillian Edmiston
Lara Goodall*&
Madeline Jacobs^
Conor Kelly
Nhu Le^
Jazmine Lorenzo
Rachel Sherwood^
Amanda Tulloss^
Violin II
Nigel Adjei-Mensah
Brooke Barry Marissa Broeders&^ Eleanor Jacobs Anna Jaimes
Katelynn Jones Brady Lewis
Viola
Jacqueline Alonso^
Conner Fey Morris Hodge
Kalee Knight Mason Morris Isabel VonStein
Lilian Walton Madison Wiedemann^
Double Bass
Kindall Benjamin*#^
Malachi Huntley Raglin^ Carly Nagel
Caleb Thompson
Cello
Isabella Gilmore
Justine Head
Reagan Logsdon Ariana Watson^ Michael Yuwono
*CSYO Member
#CSYO Nouveau member & BPYO Member
^2023 Senior
Yaquelin Montes de Oca Carrillo
Edlin Murray Victoria Smith
Directors
Syndy Casey, a 30+ year veteran teacher, has taught in public, private and charter school systems through the United States. A Princeton alumnus (class of 1983), Dr Casey has her bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a minor in cello performance from Loyola University, New Orleans She has a master’s degree in Vedic Science from Maharishi University in Fairfield, Iowa, and recently completed her Doctor of Educational Leadership at Maryville University, in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Casey has also earned Master Teacher status in the state of Ohio.
Dr. Casey currently teaches orchestras 6 12 at Princeton Community Middle School and Princeton High School and directed the Princeton Spring Musical from 2015 2022. Dr. Casey is an active member of the National Association for Music Education and the Ohio Middle Level Association, where she serves as a state presenter and Southwest District Associate. Dr. Casey, along with her colleagues, was a recipient of the Princeton Board of Education’s Dream Keeper award in 2017.
Dr. Casey has 2 grown children, Nicholas and Catherine. She lives in Glendale with her husband, Tom Barrett, and their Yorkie/JackRussell Terrier, Sadie.
Marie Knueven is one of the orchestra directors at PCMS and PHS. Ms. Knueven earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Louisville and a Master of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Prior to teaching at Princeton, she taught elementary, middle, and high school orchestra in Warren County Public Schools in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Ms. Knueven is a member of the National Association for Music Education, Ohio Music Education Association, American String Teachers Association, Jazz Education Network, and Bass Club Cincinnati. Ms. Knueven is a locally performing bassist and tubist. She also sings in the CCM Community Choir and the choir at Saint Francis Xavier Church.
Lesley Schultz has been an orchestra director in the Princeton City Schools since 2008. She earned her Bachelors of Music Education from West Virginia University and her Masters of Music Education from Ohio University. Miss Schultz teaches a wide variety of music classes at Princeton, including Guitar and Music Technology. She was the recipient of the Princeton Board of Education Dream Keeper Award in 2017. Miss Schultz maintains an active performance schedule as a violist around the state with several regional symphony orchestras. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting.
Thank You Music Boosters
Our Individual and Family Sponsors
Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated September 16, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022 2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni
Advocate Level $500+
Anonymous ✮
The Tom and Karin Benjamin Family ✮
L. Stephen Boehm Memorial Foundation Becky Brown ✮
The Burton Family: Tom, Franca, Cailey, Bryce & Tommy Bob and Jane Johnson Tim and Jodi Kessler ✮ Will and Amy Kimble
The Pelz Family Simons DeGraffenreid Family
The Wyder Family
Joan Meier ($250)*
Koji and Marcia Asari ✮ Blakeslee & Grause Families
Meghan Corcoran and Sam Schutte Andrew and Maria Dunlap ✮ Matthew Gardner & Steven Cogorno ✮ Brad and Dianne Green ✮ Greg Hui
Anna R Johnson ✮ Wendy Lindsey and Eric Head Melissa Hendrix ✮
The McGrath Family ✮
Tim and Jeanne Wayt Dr Walter and Susan Wyder The Zuckerman and Schlueter Family
*The Princeton Music Boosters honor the memory of Joan Meier by naming one of their membership levels in her name. She was a Princeton Music Teacher (1960 1995), Leader, Colleague, Advocate, Visionary, and Friend. She oversaw the development of the Princeton music program into one worthy of state and national recognition. Under her leadership Princeton music educators were empowered to develop superior programs, which has enabled tens of thousands of students to experience a comprehensive education in music
Fondly known as "Mother Meier,” choirs under her direction consistently received Superior ratings. Her service to the music profession was recognized in many ways throughout her career, including statewide office and receipt of the OMEA Distinguished Service Award. Her legacy of high achievement and commitment to music education remain an integral part of the education program in the Princeton City School District
Sustaining and Memorial Contributors
Thomas S Benjamin Memorial
Lois G Benjamin ✮
Lou and Paula Benjamin ✮
Thank You Music Boosters
Our Individual and Family Sponsors
Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated September 13, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022 2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni
Director ($100)
Jess and Annie Anglin
In Memory of Tucker Asari Gary and Kim Bracknell Kristen and Rob Brown Casey and Angie Carrigan Chris and Jen Carter ✮ Steven and Allison Casto Tom Barrett and Syndy Casey Anna and Matt Ehlerding Cordelia and John Edmiston ✮
The Fetick Family Eric and Sherie Fortner Tim and Karen Gandert
The Gilmore/Mackey Family ✮ Chuck and Carissa Goodall Dr N Michael Goecke ✮ Kevin Hardman & Amy Goohs Hardman ✮
Viking ($75)
The family of Maverick and CJ Barnette
Jack and Patty Crane David and Jamie Irwin ✮ Dan and Renee Jacobs ✮
The Miley Family Dan and Annie Perrin
The Stanger Family Don and Sharlene Stowell Aaron and Shelley White
Katheryn and Brian Hart Mr. Mick Higgins ✮ Matthew and Stephanie Hoog Beth & Andrew Kelly ✮ Sean and Katrina Kenny The Kinney Family ✮ Marie Knueven ✮ Tom and Kathy Knueven ✮ Christina Lang ✮ Josh and Cathy Logsdon Daniel and Kara Messer Dr and Mrs Michael Moyer Mary and Mike Mulkey ✮ Craig and Leslie Phillips Dr Mari Phillips Alan and Becky Rengering Sam Reynolds Jan and Ron Riggsby
John and Michelle Robenalt ✮ Joe and Kendra Roberts Chris and Betty Robertson ✮
The Roddy Family Chad and Alicia Scott Karl and Valerie Smith George and Dawn Stallard ✮ James Stallworth Mary and Dave Stuever ✮ Sarah Tardivon ✮ Meghan Sullivan Wisecup Dennis and Christina Wade Gary and Sheena Walton ✮ Eve Warner ✮ Marlene Williams ✮ Nick and Lindsey Young
If you see an error please notify the Boosters, it is unintentional and we would like to correct it as soon as possible.
Thank You Music Boosters
Our Individual and Family Sponsors
Current Individual and Family Memberships (last updated September 13, 2022) ✮ = Membership paid for 2022 2023 School Year = Princeton Alumni
Patron ($50)
Paul and Julia Allen Alexis Bayrak
Chante Bright
Steve and Gina Burg Steve Coleman Greg Connett Russell and Jackie Cox John and Ronda Emery John and Barbara Fillion Marc and Robin Gandert Susan Gordy ✮
The Haag Family ✮
Anita Staples Haynes Janice Hinsey ✮ Jen Kretschmar
Rocky & Lynn Louderback ✮ In honor of Rodney and Helen Martin Chrissy Perkins Carly Prather and Gary Vogele Mr. and Mrs. Brian Roberts Dan and Julie Runyan Lesley Schultz Nancy Schutte Matt and Lisa Senter Philip Weinert Julie Winslow & Scott Lawson ✮
Booster ($25)
Jaclyn Ard ✮
Jaclyn Ballman
Marlene Brokaw
The Buell Family
The Burns Family ✮ Brian and Stacey Carpenter David and Beth Dendler Jeanette Denlinger ✮ Jason and Amanda Hodge ✮ Jason Holloway ✮ Jill and Maurice Holloway Rodney and Vicki Hoppe Heather and Sean Hurley Gus and Katie Janssens
Dave and Tammie Maroon ✮ Jared and Angie Martin Natasha Nutter Dave and Marcia Ramsey Jennifer Randolph and Family Jerry and Stacy Schappacher Todd and Julie Smith Dan and Diana Tracey Scott and Susanne Tulloss Sha'Kyra Welch ✮ AJ White Bryan and Cori Williams Victoria Williams ✮
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As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we would like to acknowledge all the past presidents whose legacy we carry on.
1958 Edward & Betty Carstens
1959 Bud & Louise Rouff
1960 George & Pearl Parsley
1961 Charles & Ilo Zimmer
1962 Dr. Clarence & Vera Tarzwell
1963 Harold & Marion Warren
1964 Charles & Rosemary Cole
1965 Vernon & Evelyn Robey
1966 Frank & Mary Northrup
1967 Harry & Virginia Angel
1968 Harry & Bettye Braus
Geroge & Marian Wrenn (Shirley Flynn)
1970 Frank & Shirley Auciello (Wilbur McClure)
Shirley Flynn (Edna Graff)
1972 Otto & Edna Graff
1973 Robert & Betty J Taylor
John & Jo Brooker
1975 Milan & Alice Gorby
1976 Bill & Sandy Story
1977 Jim & Margaret Squires
1978 James & Marlene Cole
Joe & Sheila Boggs
1980 Al & Doris Wallace
1981 Mike & Wanda Moore 1982 Dale & Janet Duermit 1983 Bob & Donna Knopp 1984 Bob & Donna Knopp 1985 Ted & Sylvia Evans 1986 Ralph & Janet Colegrove 1987 Tom & Sarah Hinkle 1988 Mike & Sandy Wilhelm 1989 Walt & Susan Wyder 1990 Walt & Susan Wyder 1991 Ed & Cindy Stephens 1992 Ray & Janet Dehner 1993 Susie Hart 1994 James & Betty Leffue 1995 Susan & George Spears 1996 Sherryl Sommer 1997 Margaret Archangel David Heck 1998 Ed & Jill Dahmann 1999 Samuel & Jackie Wofford
2000 Cheryl Baldwin
John Troyer
2002 Niki Keyser
2003 Claire Conley
Cindy Mullin
Barb Fillion
Barb Fillion
Tricia Ettinger
Terri Rutz
Gail Moore
Monica Mazzone
Norman Coleman III
Amy Rohrer
Scot Neisel
Nadja Preston & Janet Maine
Jodi Kessler
Jodi Kessler
Jodi Kessler
Jodi Kessler
Matt Gardner
Matt Gardner
Tom Benjamin
Tom Benjamin
We would like to thank
The Princeton City School District Board of Education
Mrs. Susan Wyder - President
Mr. Jon Simons Vice President
Mrs. Mary Cleveland Mrs. Jodi Kessler Mrs. Gina Moore
Administrators and Staff
M r . T o m B u r t o n
D r . M a r i P h i l l i p s
M r . R o n B o l l m e r
D r . D a v e M a c k z u m
M r s . T r i c i a R o d d y
M r s . T i s h J o n e s M r s . C i n d y G o l d e n
M r s . K a r i n B e n j a m i n
M r . J a s o n H o l l o w e l l
Elementary Music Teachers
A l l i s o n C r o s k e y
A d e l e Z u c k e r m a n
J a c l y n A r d
F o r r e s t Y a n k e y
D e b o r a h J a c k s o n
L i g a y a D e L e o n M c G e e D e b E n g e l
J e n n i f e r K u h n
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t
A s s o c i a t e S u p e r i n t e n d e n t P H S P r i n c i p a l P C M S P r i n c i p a l
D i r e c t o r o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n s T e c h n o l o g y D e p a r t m e n t
P A C P r i n t e r
U n i f o r m M a n a g e r A u d i t o r i u m M a n a g e r
E v e n d a l e G l e n d a l e H e r i t a g e H i l l
L i n c o l n H e i g h t s
S h a r o n v i l l e S p r i n g d a l e S t e w a r t W o o d l a w n
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