B-U students earn All-State Choir accolades

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November 10, 2023

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BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon-Upshur High School Fine Arts Department recently congratulated the B-UHS choir students who will be representing the school at the WVACDA conference in February.

All-State High School Chamber Choir
Ella McNeish
Jordan James
Cody Hanline

All-State Jr. High Honor Choir
Madilynne Bouscher
Cassity Demastes
Bailee Lowther
Rebecca Pastorius

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