John Philip Sousa Award
Qualifications for Band Students
Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication.
- Outstanding musicianship and ability
- Extreme dedication to the band program
- Strong leaderships skills and contributions above and beyond the call of duty to their band.
- High moral values
- High academic achievement
- The highest total points for their four years
Previous Award Recipients
John Philip Sousa Award
2023: Callie Widi
2022: Greta Volberding
2021: Cecilia Maroszek
2020: Caleb Wilinski
2019: Sara Kurowski
2018: Annika Linzmeier
2017: Julianna Voelker
2016: Destin Wernicke
2015: Craig Sampo, Jr.
2014: Jesse Gazella
2013: Adam Morgan
2012: Amy Kawleski
2011: Jamie Rodgers
2010: Bryan Sesko
2009: Lystra Charnon
2008: Stephanie Rodgers
2007: Aaron Duke
2006: Megan Howard