Union High School's Performing Arts Company Takes Home Multiple Awards at World Strides Heritage Festival

UNION, NJ - Members of Union High School's Performing Arts Company (UHSPAC) took part in the annual World Strides Heritage Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, last weekend and took home multiple prestigious awards.

UHSPAC's three performing groups -- (1) Swing Choir, Director Melissa Hannon, Choreographer Ashley Carr; (2) Concert Band, Director Dr. Richard Grennor; and (3) String Orchestra, Director Dr. Richard Grennor -- received silver ratings.

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The UHSPAC program won the coveted Spirit Award. The Spirit award is given to one school that demonstrates superior character, cooperation, enthusiasm, and citizenship. This award is recommended by event staff, festival staff, and adjudicators who observe the students throughout the festival.

"We are thrilled with our students’ performance at this year’s competition," said Hannon, Producer and Musical Director UHSPAC. "Each group showed incredible professionalism, musicianship, and positivity. We are so proud of them for winning the Spirit Award, demonstrating remarkable character and citizenship. We truly do have exceptional students!"

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