Clarendon Hall students earn top awards at SCISA Music Festival

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SUMMERTON - Nine students from grades 4-12 represented Clarendon Hall at the SCISA Music Festival held March 12 at University of South Carolina School of Music.

According to SCISA, more than 800 students competed at the annual event. Clarendon Hall received seven gold medals and two silver medals.

Music teacher Candy Ashba said, "Our Saints family has been blessed with very talented students who share their gifts with us in school programs and during our weekly chapel programs. I am proud to see them recognized on a state level."

Headmaster Phillip Rizzo Jr. echoed Ashba's sentiments, saying, "Having our students compete and excel among their peers affirms Clarendon Hall's commitment to academics, arts and athletics in a Christian environment. We offer a well-rounded education to our students."

Vocalists were accompanied on piano by Ashba, Joey Carlisle and Karen Schwendinger.

Clarendon Hall is at 1140 S. Dukes St. in Summerton. For more information, call (803) 485-3550 or visit www.clarendonhall.org.