The Atlantic City Council, Wednesday evening, paid tribute to the 2018 All-State Music students, along with the Speech and Debate team. Three Atlantic High School Vocal and One Instrumental student were selected for the All State Music Festival held on Nov. 17th. (Click on the images below to enlarge. Click on the left side of the audio bars below to listen)

Troy Roach & Sarah Schorle (Speech/Debate students)

Avery Andersen, Genevieve Martinez & Sarah Schorle (All-State Vocalists)

All-State Music students attending the Council meeting included Vocalists Sarah Schorle, Avery Andersen, and Genevieve Martinez. Schorle explained they had practiced from August all the way through October before they auditioned on October 20^th against 62 competing schools, and more than 2,000 students.

Lex Somers was also chosen for instrumental. Erin Barrick was recalled for instrumental and Chris Krogh was recalled for vocal. Schorle and Troy Roach appeared before the Council on behalf of the Speech and Debate team, which had been practicing for the week-long competition since the beginning of the year.

Troy Roach explained he was nominated for the position.

Schorle explained in more detail how the selection process worked.

Mayor Dave Jones said many times young people get a “Bad rep” (reputation), but they rarely get recognized when they make an effort and succeed in their activities. He thanked the students in attendance Wednesday night, and the many other students recognized by the Council over the past few months, for their hard work and for being an excellent representative for the City of Atlantic at various events.

In other business, the Mayor wished citizens a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He also recognized those who quickly responded to repair the building at 5^th and Chestnut Street, after a partial brick exterior wall collapsed Sunday night. Jones said 5^th Street will be open east of Chestnut, at the latest, Monday morning, but possibly as early as tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. When the work is finished, parking and the sidewalk on the north side of the building will be prohibited until Spring, when the weather will make additional work feasible.