Milestones: Dec. 17, 2024
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The Bridgewater College Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band performed in Philadelphia’s 2024 Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28. They performed the classic Christmas carol “Joy to the World.” Local marching band members include Alison Nickels, an Environmental Science major from Glen Allen, and Parker Sale, a Music major from Henrico.
Georgiana Ascoli and Carter Poulsen of Henrico recently joined more than 600 Belmont University student musicians and vocalists to perform in the annual concert, “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville.” The 90-minute performance showcasing Belmont's musical talent through an array of traditional carols, classical masterworks and seasonal favorites is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Filmed live in front of an audience at the University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, more than 15 student choirs and ensembles were represented, including the Belmont Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Southbound (country) and Voxology (Gospel, R&B), among many others.
Katrina Haun of Glen Allen and Jeremy Reed of Henrico graduated Dec. 13 from the University of Georgia in Athens.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced an additional appointment to his Administration: Board of Psychology – Dr. Karen Trump of Glen Allen, retired school psychologist.