Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon Presents Prestigious John Philip Sousa Awards to Six Area Students

Contact: Stephanie Blanchard
sblanchard@knoxchamber.com
Phone: 740-393-1111
Date: 6/3/26
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon Presents Prestigious John Philip Sousa Awards to Six Area Students


Mount Vernon, OH – On May 11, Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon held the 16^th Annual John Philip Sousa Awards Luncheon and recognized one outstanding student from each of the county’s high schools for their superior musicianship, leadership, dependability, and loyalty. The Sousa Award is the most prestigious award for high school band students. 
 
John Philip Sousa was not only a renowned composer and band leader, but he was also a strong supporter of school music programs. A pillar of American music, Sousa’s music inspires everyone who hears and performs it. Each student was introduced by their band director and presented with a trophy and certificate. Parents were included in the ceremony. 
 
The award recipients for 2026 were:
 

Centerburg High School	Allison Wihelm
Danville High School	Ethan Swendal
East Knox High School	Hunter Calbert
Mount Vernon High School	Sala Glandon
Knox County Career Center	Elizabeth Dudgeon
Fredericktown High School	Caleb Smith

 
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time.
 
For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon and its programs, please visit us Facebook at facebook.com/KiwanisClubOfMountVernonOhio.
 
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