WASHBURN NEWS
by Beth Boddy
Washburn District schools held their annual Spring Concert on Friday, May 9. Parents and friends were treated to music by the 5th and 6th grade band and chorus, the 7th and 8th grade band and the 7th through 12th grade chorus.
The chorus was led by Music Teacher Crystal Hobbs and the bands were led by Band Instructor Sean Diette. The night featured solos by Alexis Carney, Brianna Jernigan, and Justin Davis. There were also two duets by Braedon Campbell with Samantha White and Alex Hyde with Sydney Chavez, and a trio of Kala Farley, Shanae Burt and Courtney Cannon. The 5th and 6th grade band also did a piece featuring a guest musician, Mr. Bragg, the elementary school principal, playing the triangle.
On Saturday, May 11, Washburn District High School juniors and seniors turned up at the school gym decked out in gowns and tuxes for the Junior/Senior Prom. This year’s prom theme was “Fire & Ice,” featuring beautiful glowing decorations and music by DJ KC & Company. There was a good turnout and fun was had by all.
On May 14, parents and friends were treated to a musical night in the Washburn High School library. Mrs. Williams’ piano class members performed a selection which displayed what they have learned over this school year. Selections included works by Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and others.
Rec news
The Washburn Recreation Department Summer Program schedule is now available at the Recreation Department and was recently sent home with Washburn students. Registration will be held Tuesday, May 28, from 4-6 p.m., and Tuesday, June 4, 3-6 p.m.
Historical Society
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will be holding their quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m. at the Washburn Civic Center. A potluck supper will be followed by the annual business meeting with election of officers. Please bring a service setting and either a main dish, dessert or rolls. For more information, call Dennis Harris at 455-8279.
Birthdays/anniversaries
Those celebrating a birthday between May 22-28 include: Justin Bell, Alice Bragg, Winston Bragg, Gary Milton, Ardis Humphrey, Linda Tupper, Roger Fitzgerald, Philip Helton, Randy Plissey, Sylvia Wardwell, Louise Cole, Lucas Tarbox, Bill Sewall, Brad Corey and Freida Thibodeau.
Those celebrating an anniversary between May 22-28 include: Bill and Ruth Flewelling, Adam and Julie Doody, Stephen and Amber Drost, and David and Tammi Easler.
Beth Boddy is the correspondent for Perham, Wade and Washburn. She can be reached by by
e-mailing bethwood@hotmail.com or calling 455-8427.
