by Rachel Hunter
Town of Gouverneur Supervisor Dave Spilman, Jr. told the Town of Gouverneur Council at its Dec. 10 meeting lauded the Gouverneur High School Chorus, conducted by Renee Powlin, which sang Christmas carols to over 85 people at the Gouverneur Community Center earlier that day.
The Gouverneur High School Chorus includes the following students: Soprano: Madison Brooks, Corryn Canell, Makayla Cassell-Beck, Allison Carvel, Sarah Crook, Saraphenna Filiatrault, Kortney Knight, Hope Leader, Chelsea Manning, Jenika Richards, Shaylee Smith, Abigail Way, and Ariana Zeller. Alto: Hannah Bango, Haley Blair, Hailey Bodah, Makayla Brooks, Niciara House-Bowman, Corinne LaPierre, Mariah Manning, Camila Marquez, Mikayla McNeil, Ariel Mooney, Emily Mullin, Gabrielle Platt, Elizabeth Riutta, Jahonna Sloan, and Jaelynn Stevens. Tenor: Jacob Carvel, Shacoria Jackson, Makyle Pankey, Cole Siebels, Brett VanSant, Kaleb Webster, and Marina Wood. Baritone/Bass: Noble Baker, Connor Canell, Hazen Given, Richard Nichols, Jr., Christopher Weaver, and Kolby Wells.
Much applause was given to the students throughout the concert by those in attendance. The crowd consisted of those enjoying meals at the Gouverneur Congregate Dining Center as well as members of the Gouverneur Senior Citizens Club and the Shakespeare Club.
“They did a wonderful job. It’s always a big treat to have them there, and really appreciate working with Gouverneur High School Principal Cory Wood and Gouverneur Central School District Superintendent of Schools Lauren French to make it available for these kids to come over and then perform for us. It made the day kind of special.”
The next meeting of the Town of Gouverneur Council is to be held on Tuesday, January 14, 6 p.m., in the town offices building.