Cows rake in funds at annual Trinity event
“Bibbidi Bobbidi Poo!” No, that’s not the famous words of our favorite fairy godmother.
Trinity Catholic School, 1306 W. Montgomery Ave., will host its 20th annual “Cow Plop” fundraiser, with the Bibbidi Bobbidi Poo theme, on June 5.
The smelly event includes two cows, a street carnival, special “Poo” T-shirts, music, food and more.
The plop part of the fundraiser depends on the cows and ticket sales. Trinity sells tickets based on a giant grid on a field, waiting for the cows to plop. The school has a primary plop, a secondary plop, and rules about plops on the lines.
For more information about the messy fun call Principal Sandi Nokes at (509) 327-9369.
Get a glimpse at Westview plans
Representatives from Spokane Public Schools and ALSC Architects will be in the gymnasium at Westview Elementary School, 6104 N. Moore St., tonight from 5:30 to 7, to give the public an opportunity to view the latest design information for the school.
Attendees of the open house will also have a chance to talk with architects and the staff of Spokane Public Schools.
Ferris students hit high notes
Students in the Ferris High School music department recently demonstrated their musical talent at the Washington State Music Educators regional and state solo and ensemble competitions.
Ferris percussion ensembles, directed by Ben Brueggemeier, won the regional competition and earned the opportunity to play at the state competition. The Ferris mallet quartet, Brad Lammers, Sarah Harrison, Tanner Gerety and Trent Porter, won third place at state. And, Claire Dionne, Sean Hauck, Brendan Hollenbaugh, Sarah Harrison, Brad Lammers, Trent Porter, Tanner Gerety, John Droter, Chris Beaulaurier, Dan Gibson, Deandre Solomon, Travis Thorne, Adam Croteau and Jared Schmick of the Ferris advanced percussion ensemble received second place at the state competition.
Drew Powell and Victoria Karschney, of the FHS small brass ensemble, won the regional competition and then went on to win the state competition with perfect scores.
Samantha Cottam, a mezzo soprano, was the regional champion and placed second at the state competition. Drew Powell, on the flute, was the regional champion and also placed first at the state competition.
All Saints hosts open house
All Saints Catholic School, 3510 E. 18th Ave., will have an open house next Thursday for parents and students interested in enrolling children in fifth through eighth grades, from 8:45 a.m. to noon.
The event will give prospective students the opportunity to observe classes while parents learn about the curriculum, extracurricular activities and All Saints philosophy.
To reserve a space and for more information call (509) 624-5712.
Mead jazz band second at festival
The Mead High School jazz band took home second place honors for exceptional musical ability in the high school AAAA division at the 28th annual Bellevue High School Jazz Festival. The Mead students competed against 50 jazz bands from throughout the Northwest.
Students in the jazz band are T.J. Westre, alto saxophone; Jake Decker, tenor saxophone; James Anders, tenor saxophone; Olivia Johnstone, baritone saxophone; James Goede, trumpet; Janeczka Marcum, trumpet; Kyle Phillips, trumpet; Riley Kowalik, trumpet; Connor Splichal, trumpet; Davis Shelley, trombone; Becky Jones, trombone; Courtney Bagdon, trombone; Wayne Schreiner, bass trombone; Matt Wasson, piano; Conor Reisman, string bass; Garrett Walters, drumset; Mahlon Houk, drumset; and Tyree Hastings, vibraphone.
Mead music teacher Terry Lack is the jazz band director.