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Randall choir students named Texas Music Scholars.
After Kelli Harter, Randall High School choir director, nominated some of her students for the Statewide Music Award, 12 students were honored as Texas Music Scholars at a ceremony on May 1.

This award is given to students who have exhibited outstanding qualities in scholastic merit, musicianship, and citizenship in their school and community during the 2024-2025 school year.
“Students must have competed in the TMEA All-State process and in UIL Solo & Ensemble to become eligible for this award,” Harter said. “It’s a great acknowledgement for these incredible young musicians.”
Out of the 12 students who received the award, four are seniors this year. Senior Hunter Long just signed to go to West Texas A&M to pursue a degree in music education.
“My high school choir experience shaped who I am as a person today,” Long said. “I used to be the quiet kid that sat in the corner and did his own thing, but now I’m beyond extroverted, and do my best to make sure no one feels alone or excluded. If it weren’t for Mrs. Harter and Mr. Miller, I would never have come out of my shell and found my passion for music. Though the pair won’t be returning next year, I look forward to seeing where Mr. Vickery and Mr. Nall take this program.”
Texas Music Scholars include:
Bonnie Allen-Phillips, 9th Grade, Soprano
Lyric Cantu, 10th Grade, Soprano
Madison Gilmore, 9th Grade, Soprano
Hunter Long, 12th Grade, Bass
Skryara Porter, 12th Grade, Alto
Kaitlyn Speed, 9th Grade, Alto
Sophia Boucher, 9th Grade, Soprano
Briar Christie, 10th Grade, Soprano
Christopher Hernandez, 12th Grade, Tenor
Esabella Martinez, 9th Grade, Soprano
Vivian Salas, 9th Grade, Alto
Josie Veitenheimer, 12th Grade, Soprano