Five Durgee Students Selected for Junior High Area All-State

Five Durgee Junior High School students have been selected to participate in the 2026 Junior High Area All-State Music Festival, which will be held November 6 and 7 in Homer.These talented student musicians were selected through a competitive process and will have the opportunity to perform alongside outstanding young musicians from across the region.

Congratulations to:

• Nicholas Atcheson — Violin
• Calvin Fordyce — Trumpet
• Brayden Gangemi — Alto Saxophone
• Abigail Jung — Violin
• Gabriel Walsh — Trumpet

We are proud to see their hard work, dedication and musical talent recognized through this prestigious honor.

Congratulations, Nicholas, Calvin, Brayden, Abigail and Gabriel! We can't wait to see you represent the Hive at Junior High Area All-State! 

Go Bees!