Holyoke hosts honor band

Members of the Holyoke JR/SR High School honor band are pictured from left, front row, Jimena Nuñez, Alma Alejandre and Andrea Marquez; and back row, Jersie Gipson, Leah Struckmeyer, Mason Vernon and Brooklyn Leonard. Musicians from eight schools throughout the region played in a concert at Heginbotham Auditorium in Holyoke JR/SR High School on Monday evening, Jan. 24. Directors this year were Dr. Wesley Broadnax from the University of Northern Colorado and Rachel Lowry from Akron. Selections included pieces from Disney blockbusters, “Pink Panther,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and more. Not pictured is Ellie Kleve. — The Holyoke Enterprise