East Central HS Musicians Qualify for State Competition

Monday, January 29, 2024 at 11:04 AM

One student set a school record.

Photo by Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – East Central High School musicians participated in an Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) event at Columbus East High School over the weekend.

Eleven solos, and one ensemble punched their ticket to the state competition, including Ayden Ketchem, who set a school record for sending six solos to the state event.

Solos

Alex Harnist – Flute
Layla Ullrich – Clarinet
Jacob Doll – Trombone
Andrew Stangl – Euphonium
Jacob Eppinghoff – Marimba
Ayden Ketchem – Bassoon, Alto, Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, and Clarinet (school record six solos)

Ensemble

Ava Murphy – Trumpet
Konnor Eckstein – Trumpet
Ayden Ketchem – French Horn
Jacob Doll – Trombone
Andrew Stangl – Tuba

The ISSMA Winds State Event takes place on February 24 at North Central High School.

For more information, visit https://www.issma.net/index.php.

Events

St. Nicholas & St. Anthony Faith Formation Fish Fry
Join us at St. Anthony's (4772 Church Rd Morris, IN 47033) for our Faith Formation Fish Fry on Friday, February 27th serving 4:30-7:00pm. Drive-Thru & Dine-In.
Feb 27, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church
St Teresa Fish Fries
St Teresa Renowned Lenten Fish Fries will run from February 20th through March 27th From 4:30-7:30
Feb 27, 2026 at St Teresa Parish Community Center
All Saints Parish Fish Fry
Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.
Feb 27, 2026 at St. Martin Hall