Four Year Graduates of the South Caldwell High School Band

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Class of 2021

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Jason Anderson, Saxophone

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Austin Beach, Bassoon

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Lillia Chapman, Clarinet

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Livia Clark, Euphonium

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Savannah Evans, Percussion

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Marshall Greene, Tuba

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Morgan Hubbard, Guard

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Evan Lewis, Horn

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Sammy Johnson, Tuba

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Campbell Metzgar, Euphonium

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Xzorion Nichols, Bass

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Jayden Norman, Oboe

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Ethan Price, Trumpet

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Alex Rundquist, Euphonium

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Nicole Schlacter, Guard

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Gabe Scott, Euphonium

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Tanner Shelton, Tuba

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Carly Sorensen, Horn

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Ivy Throneburg, Clarinet

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Zarina Villacorte, Saxophone

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Abbey West, Bassoon

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Abbi Wimberly, Euphonium

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Shelby Wilcox, Horn

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Class of 2020

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Maci Annas, Percussion

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Peyton Bolden, Oboe

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Madison Citrin, Trumpet

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Sarah Collins, Flute

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Abbey Crouse, Bass Clarinet

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Dani Cordova, Flute

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Kathryn Curran, Percussion

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Chloe Deal, Horn

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McKenzie Denning, Clarinet

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Landon Docherty, Euphonium

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Jessica Esquivel, Bass Clarinet

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Abby Farthing, Clarinet

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Elisha Green, Trumpet

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Tricia Greer, Flute

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Beth Grifiin, Bass Clarinet

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Lukas Haas, Percussion

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Bennet Hancock, Percussion

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Sierra Harrison, Clarinet

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Skylar Hefner, Saxophone

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Blake Henkel, Saxpohone

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Kyra Holden, Saxophone

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Alexes Keener, Trombone

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Jonas Marquez, Trombone

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Rachel Masters, Trumpet

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Nicholas Mastrovito, Trumpet

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Bailey McCowan, Percussion

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Richie McKercher, Tuba

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Kevin Miller, Trombone

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Katy Moore, Saxophone

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Gaden Nichols, Percussion

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Abbey Owens, Flute

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Britney Prestwood, Clarinet

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Kayla Rutter, Bass

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Brendin Shuford, Percussion

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Trey Taylor, Saxophone

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Lauren Turner, Saxophone

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Victoria Vincent, Horn

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Kaitlin Whitener, Percussion

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Abbey Woods, Trumpet

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Class of 2019

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Zach Allen, Trombone

 

Andrew Barlow, Trumpet

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Michael Bennett, Trumpet

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Allison Bradshaw, Flute

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Jacey Braswell, Percussion

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Jon Avery Chapman, Trumpet

 

Sara Cline, Trumpet

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Micah Crump, Percussion

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Victoria Deal, Flute

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Ethan Greene, Saxophone

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Trenton Harrison, Tuba

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Laura Hefner, Flute

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Tara Hildebran, Bass Clarinet

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Gabe Huffman, Horn

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Kong Lee, Trombone

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Carter Lewis, Bassoon

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Chastyn Minton, Bass Clarinet

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Malasia Moody, Clarinet

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Natalie Newton, Percussion

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Dylan Pettry, Trumpet

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Maddisen Rose, Clarinet

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Kaitlyn Thomson, clarinet

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Macie Wilson, Flute

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Class of 2018

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Orion Greer, Saxophone
Music Performance Major - University of North Carolina @ Charlotte

 

Alexis Loveland, Bassoon & Drum Major
Instrumental Music Education Major - Appalachian State University

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Ben Masters, Horn (All-State 2015-2017)
Aerospace Engineering Major at North Carolina State University

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Joshua Pyle, Bari Saxophone

Criminal Justice Major - Western Carolina University

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Class of 2017

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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

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Bailey Gillen, Percussion
Bachelor of Music in Commercial Music (B.M.) - Songwriting, Liberty University

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Brandon Trivette, Bassoon & Front Ensemble
Commercial & Electronic Music Major - Western Carolina University

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Class of 2016

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Kaitlyn Elizabeth Davis, Oboe & Flute

Majoring in History & Public Policy, minoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at UNC-Chapel Hill

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Mindy (Rich) Stewart, Clarinet

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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.

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Class of 2015

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Ashley (Gosselin) Swanson, Contra Bass Clarinet & Clarinet

Biology Major with Minor in ASL / Deaf Studies, University of North Carolina @ Greensboro

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Dylan Swanson, Saxophone

Music Performance Major, University of North Carolina @ Greensboro

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Class of 2014

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Meleah (Starnes) Huffman, Clarinet & Trumpet
Graduate Campbell University (2018), currently attending Lincoln Memorial University (Vet School)

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Class of 2013

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Joseph Huffman, Trombone & Tuba
Graduate Campbell University (2017), currently licensed history teacher in Kentucky

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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

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Class of 2011

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Taylor Brown, Tenor Saxophone

Primary IT Specialist, Columbia Pulp (eco friendly company creating sustainable paper product fiber from wheat straw waste)
Washington State

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Emily Potter, Vocal & Guard
Elementary Music Teacher, Baton Elementary School

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2010

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Class of 2009

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Josh Stewart, Trumpet

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2008

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Class of 2007

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Bethany (Starnes) Lingle​, Clarinet

Operations Supervisor or Inspections Department, Exela Pharma Sciences (Lenoir, NC)

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Meredith (Fann) Wilson, Euphonium, Trombone, & Vocal (Jazz)

Spent time performing on Cruise Lines (vocalist)

Currently in Honolulu, HI working for Hilton Hotels

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CJ Swanson, Percussion

Telecommunications for Lenoir Poilce Department, Volunteer Firefighter - Gamewell Fire Department

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Class of 2006

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Phillip Haas, Trombone

Music Teacher, Landmark Christian School (Richmond, VA)

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Stephen Haas, Saxophone

Math Teacher, Lincoln County

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Nathan Hefner, Saxophone

Police Officer, Valdese PD

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2005

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2004

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2003

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2002

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Class of 2001

 

Benjamin Haas, Oboe

Director of Religious Coalition, (Durham, NC)

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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)

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2000

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1999

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1998

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1997

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Class of 1996

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Jonathan Haas, Contra Bass Clarinet

Math Teacher, South Caldwell High School

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Class of 1995

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Nikki Carpenter, Trombone

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1994

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Class of 1993

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Miranda (Perry) Denning, Clarinet
9th Grade School Counselor, South Caldwell High School
 

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Class of 1992

Robbie Denning, Tuba

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1991

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Class of 1990

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Brian Eller, Trombone

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Class of 1989

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Michelle (Maddy) Arth, Flute & Piccolo

College Technology Manager for Georgia State University Perimeter College

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Wendy (Harris) Pyle, Flute & Piccolo
Social Work Supervisor, Caldwell County Department of Social Services

 

Cindy Harris, Clarinet
IT Administrator, Caldwell County
 

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Class of 1988

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Stacey Adams, Flute

Nurse

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Andrea Crouch, Clarinet

Elementary Music Teacher, Granite Falls Elementary School

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Leslie (Perry) Hawkins, Clarinet
Media Coordinator at West Lenoir Elementary & Valmead Elementary Schools

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Class of 1987

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Michelle Hedspeth Curran, Percussion
Principal Data Analysist for Liberty Mutual Insurance

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Russell Harris, Trombone

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Duane Herald, Percussion & Drum Major
1969-1998
 

Ron Moore, Trumpet
1969-2014

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Denise Prince, Bassoon, Flute, and Piccolo

Music Teacher at Dudley Shoals Elementary School

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Yvonne Settlemyre Smith, Percussion

Office and Event Manager, C.A.S.A. of the Pines (Lufkin, TX)

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Maria Swanson, Percussion
 

Tim Sweitzer, Tuba

1969-2018

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Class of 1986

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Kim Ledford, Flute & Majorette
Retired, former teacher

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Class of 1985

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Kelley Dugger Lytle, Horn

Health Science Teacher at Draughn High School (Valdese, NC)

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1984

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Class of 1983

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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 

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Robert Swanson, Trombone

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Class of 1982

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Amy Braswell, Flute

Middle School Teacher, Counselor, currently Career Development Coordinator at SCHS

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Igor Swanson, Contra Bass Clarinet & Drum Major

1964-1991

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Class of 1981

Carol Swanson Mount, Percussion

Matawan, New Jersey - AKC & USDAA Agility Judge, Training Instructor for Jersey Agility club (JAG)

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1980

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1979

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1978