
Where are they now????
Four Year Graduates of the South Caldwell High School Band
Class of 2021
Jason Anderson, Saxophone
Austin Beach, Bassoon
Lillia Chapman, Clarinet
Livia Clark, Euphonium
Savannah Evans, Percussion
Marshall Greene, Tuba
Morgan Hubbard, Guard
Evan Lewis, Horn
Sammy Johnson, Tuba
Campbell Metzgar, Euphonium
Xzorion Nichols, Bass
Jayden Norman, Oboe
Ethan Price, Trumpet
Alex Rundquist, Euphonium
Nicole Schlacter, Guard
Gabe Scott, Euphonium
Tanner Shelton, Tuba
Carly Sorensen, Horn
Ivy Throneburg, Clarinet
Zarina Villacorte, Saxophone
Abbey West, Bassoon
Abbi Wimberly, Euphonium
Shelby Wilcox, Horn
Class of 2020
Maci Annas, Percussion
Peyton Bolden, Oboe
Madison Citrin, Trumpet
Sarah Collins, Flute
Abbey Crouse, Bass Clarinet
Dani Cordova, Flute
Kathryn Curran, Percussion
Chloe Deal, Horn
McKenzie Denning, Clarinet
Landon Docherty, Euphonium
Jessica Esquivel, Bass Clarinet
Abby Farthing, Clarinet
Elisha Green, Trumpet
Tricia Greer, Flute
Beth Grifiin, Bass Clarinet
Lukas Haas, Percussion
Bennet Hancock, Percussion
Sierra Harrison, Clarinet
Skylar Hefner, Saxophone
Blake Henkel, Saxpohone
Kyra Holden, Saxophone
Alexes Keener, Trombone
Jonas Marquez, Trombone
Rachel Masters, Trumpet
Nicholas Mastrovito, Trumpet
Bailey McCowan, Percussion
Richie McKercher, Tuba
Kevin Miller, Trombone
Katy Moore, Saxophone
Gaden Nichols, Percussion
Abbey Owens, Flute
Britney Prestwood, Clarinet
Kayla Rutter, Bass
Brendin Shuford, Percussion
Trey Taylor, Saxophone
Lauren Turner, Saxophone
Victoria Vincent, Horn
Kaitlin Whitener, Percussion
Abbey Woods, Trumpet
Class of 2019
Zach Allen, Trombone
Andrew Barlow, Trumpet
Michael Bennett, Trumpet
Allison Bradshaw, Flute
Jacey Braswell, Percussion
Jon Avery Chapman, Trumpet
Sara Cline, Trumpet
Micah Crump, Percussion
Victoria Deal, Flute
Ethan Greene, Saxophone
Trenton Harrison, Tuba
Laura Hefner, Flute
Tara Hildebran, Bass Clarinet
Gabe Huffman, Horn
Kong Lee, Trombone
Carter Lewis, Bassoon
Chastyn Minton, Bass Clarinet
Malasia Moody, Clarinet
Natalie Newton, Percussion
Dylan Pettry, Trumpet
Maddisen Rose, Clarinet
Kaitlyn Thomson, clarinet
Macie Wilson, Flute
Class of 2018
Orion Greer, Saxophone
Music Performance Major - University of North Carolina @ Charlotte
Alexis Loveland, Bassoon & Drum Major
Instrumental Music Education Major - Appalachian State University
Ben Masters, Horn (All-State 2015-2017)
Aerospace Engineering Major at North Carolina State University
Joshua Pyle, Bari Saxophone
Criminal Justice Major - Western Carolina University
Class of 2017
Jordan Alley, Flute & Vocal
Marketing Major / Computer Information Systems Minor - Appalachian State University
Katelyn Davis, Horn & Drum Major
History Major - Lenoir Rhyne University, also curatorial intern at Rowan Museum in Salisbury
Bailey Gillen, Percussion
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music (B.M.) - Songwriting, Liberty University
Brandon Trivette, Bassoon & Front Ensemble
Commercial & Electronic Music Major - Western Carolina University
Class of 2016
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Davis, Oboe & Flute
Majoring in History & Public Policy, minoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at UNC-Chapel Hill
Mindy (Rich) Stewart, Clarinet
Luke Stover, Trumpet
NC State University, studying Zoology and minoring in Spanish. (Currently playing in Symphonic Band as non music major!) :)
Traveling to Southern Chile this fall to study global warming effects.
Class of 2015
Ashley (Gosselin) Swanson, Contra Bass Clarinet & Clarinet
Biology Major with Minor in ASL / Deaf Studies, University of North Carolina @ Greensboro
Dylan Swanson, Saxophone
Music Performance Major, University of North Carolina @ Greensboro
Class of 2014
Meleah (Starnes) Huffman, Clarinet & Trumpet
Graduate Campbell University (2018), currently attending Lincoln Memorial University (Vet School)
Class of 2013
Joseph Huffman, Trombone & Tuba
Graduate Campbell University (2017), currently licensed history teacher in Kentucky
Jana (Labrose) Mooney, Horn & Drum Major
Graduate NC State University, secondary Science Education / enrolled at Clemson University, Master's in Biological Sciences
Teacher at Lake Norman High School (Mooresville, NC)
2012
Class of 2011
Taylor Brown, Tenor Saxophone
Primary IT Specialist, Columbia Pulp (eco friendly company creating sustainable paper product fiber from wheat straw waste)
Washington State
Emily Potter, Vocal & Guard
Elementary Music Teacher, Baton Elementary School
2010
Class of 2009
Josh Stewart, Trumpet
2008
Class of 2007
Bethany (Starnes) Lingle, Clarinet
Operations Supervisor or Inspections Department, Exela Pharma Sciences (Lenoir, NC)
Meredith (Fann) Wilson, Euphonium, Trombone, & Vocal (Jazz)
Spent time performing on Cruise Lines (vocalist)
Currently in Honolulu, HI working for Hilton Hotels
CJ Swanson, Percussion
Telecommunications for Lenoir Poilce Department, Volunteer Firefighter - Gamewell Fire Department
Class of 2006
Phillip Haas, Trombone
Music Teacher, Landmark Christian School (Richmond, VA)
Stephen Haas, Saxophone
Math Teacher, Lincoln County
Nathan Hefner, Saxophone
Police Officer, Valdese PD
2005
2004
2003
2002
Class of 2001
Benjamin Haas, Oboe
Director of Religious Coalition, (Durham, NC)
Meredith (Barlowe) Kiser, Clarinet & Guard
Graduate Roger Williams University (Providence, Rhode Island)
US Army - 19 years, Rank SFC/E7
2 time Iraqi War Veteran (2002-2003 & 2008-2009)
2000
1999
1998
1997
Class of 1996
Jonathan Haas, Contra Bass Clarinet
Math Teacher, South Caldwell High School
Class of 1995
Nikki Carpenter, Trombone
1994
Class of 1993
Miranda (Perry) Denning, Clarinet
9th Grade School Counselor, South Caldwell High School
Class of 1992
Robbie Denning, Tuba
1991
Class of 1990
Brian Eller, Trombone
Class of 1989
Michelle (Maddy) Arth, Flute & Piccolo
College Technology Manager for Georgia State University Perimeter College
Wendy (Harris) Pyle, Flute & Piccolo
Social Work Supervisor, Caldwell County Department of Social Services
Cindy Harris, Clarinet
IT Administrator, Caldwell County
Class of 1988
Stacey Adams, Flute
Nurse
Andrea Crouch, Clarinet
Elementary Music Teacher, Granite Falls Elementary School
Leslie (Perry) Hawkins, Clarinet
Media Coordinator at West Lenoir Elementary & Valmead Elementary Schools
Class of 1987
Michelle Hedspeth Curran, Percussion
Principal Data Analysist for Liberty Mutual Insurance
Russell Harris, Trombone
Duane Herald, Percussion & Drum Major
1969-1998
Ron Moore, Trumpet
1969-2014
Denise Prince, Bassoon, Flute, and Piccolo
Music Teacher at Dudley Shoals Elementary School
Yvonne Settlemyre Smith, Percussion
Office and Event Manager, C.A.S.A. of the Pines (Lufkin, TX)
Maria Swanson, Percussion
Tim Sweitzer, Tuba
1969-2018
Class of 1986
Kim Ledford, Flute & Majorette
Retired, former teacher
Class of 1985
Kelley Dugger Lytle, Horn
Health Science Teacher at Draughn High School (Valdese, NC)
1984
Class of 1983
Greg Chapman, Saxophone
United States Air Force, Currently Owner of Chapman Instrumental Repair
30 years as Band Instrument Repairment with The Music Center
Founder and Director: Lenoir Saxophone Ensemble, Blue Ridge Saxophone Festival
Has Performed with: Unifour Jazz Ensemble, Silvio Martinat Swing Band, Lenoir Rhyne Wind Ensemble, Lenoir Saxophone Ensemble,
Hickory Jazz Orchestra, Frank Love Orchestra, Denver and The Mile High Orchestra
Robert Swanson, Trombone
Class of 1982
Amy Braswell, Flute
Middle School Teacher, Counselor, currently Career Development Coordinator at SCHS
Igor Swanson, Contra Bass Clarinet & Drum Major
1964-1991
Class of 1981
Carol Swanson Mount, Percussion
Matawan, New Jersey - AKC & USDAA Agility Judge, Training Instructor for Jersey Agility club (JAG)
1980
1979
1978