**Sixth grade outstanding performers are, from left, Caroline Schrum, Maria Hernandez, Braylon Urich and Samuel Franco Jr.** Submitted Photo

On Saturday, March 2, and Thursday, March 7, the following students participated in the Denison Middle School (DMS) vocal solo and small ensemble contest.

Students were given a score based on their performance. Scores were Outstanding, 1 Superior; 2 Excellent; 3 Average; 4 Below Average.

Outstanding ratings were given to the performers who were picked as best performers of the day for their grade level.

A (+) behind a students name indicates they were in the running for outstanding of the day.

Denison students participated with efforts that exceeded expectations. The ensemble contest was the culmination of a unit in each grade centering on contest literature.

Outstanding Performers of the Day

6th Grade Outstandings: Braylon Urich, Samuel Franco Jr, Maria Hernandez and Caroline Schrum

7th Grade Outstandings: Patricia Collins and Jasper Christensen

8th Grade Outstandings: Jackson Boettger and Lauren Lambert

6th Grade Solos

Division 1 Ratings: Raegan Lambert (+), Ayvah Nemitz (+), Emmy Oxendale, Maya McMinemee, Corallynn Tasich, Aliyea Lyman Krajicek, Mason Koenig, Victor Reyes, Heydi Arreola, Luke Ratliff, Angel Arambula, Genesis Vivas, Nyathien Chang, Brityn Winey, Kimberly Ibarra and Emily Spahn

Division 2 Ratings: Yoceili Cifuentes, Taelen Young, Jocelin Garcia, Yessica Aquila, Samantha Sotelo and Paola Sotelo

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**Patricia Collins and Jasper Christensen are the seventh grade outstanding performers of the day.**

7th Grade Solos

Division 1 Ratings: Olivia DeVore (+), Quinn Vetter (+), Brylee Eggeling (+), Scarlet Torrey (+), Joshua Parr (+), Emily Godinez (+), Simon Htoo, Miley Kilnoski, Destiny Romero, Monserrat Renteria, Josephine Lee, Alexandra Santamaria, Jaylinn Koch, Aubrey Young, Donaji Arellano, Lourdes Canales, Jazmin Garcia, Arya Malone, Aubree Bruck, Isabelle Blume, Autumn Koch, Mailyn Hernandez, Monroe Bygness, Aliyah Hartwig, Kyla Lopez, Camila Martinez, Sulmy Tecun, Addilynn Nielsen, Ella Bahnsen, Monica Rodriguez, Heylin Garcia, Jessie Schmidt, Roselyn Murillo, Abigail Valle, Mia Ramirez, Heydy Leanos, Ashley Barajas, Roselyn Murillo, Abigail Valle, Mia Ramirez, William Mathies, David Raymundo Lopez, Jacob Toang, Luis Valdez, Byron Elizondo, Alexander Ocampo, Alejandro Cortez, Randy Cardona, Luis Zavala and Brody Schillerberg

Division 2 Ratings: Addison Francois, Elly Houston, Deyla Corona, Jocelyn Jimenez, Samantha Hoyle, Alandra Aragon, Addyson Sturtevant and Camilla Bonner

Division 3 Ratings: Lizbeth Barroso, Yoselin Martin and Nyadaang Koang

8th Grade Solos

Division 1 Ratings: Kacie Schulte (+), Ana Maria Portillo (+), Luke Ullrich (+), Daimian Garcia (+), Kevin Dionicio (+), Ember Pedersen (+)Stella Mahrt (+), Claire Olsen (+), Mariah Carlson, Lyrisa Wiese, Carson Davis, Addison Schillerberg, Josue Lara, Karson Schulz, Drake Myron, Owen Hartwig, Emily Ladwig, Jackeline Garcia, Kara Korner, Adan Acosta, Coy Poggensee, Jayden Ghislandi, Caleb Denker, Dylan Alvarado, Naim Rodriguez, Cynthia Ornelas, Payton Emery, Angelyn Corona, Dynara Magana, Kazandra Ochoa, Kristine BIgley, Allison Cordero and Yareimi Aleman

Division 2 Ratings: Ava Skarin, Brianna Ramirez, Alan Khien, Mia Morales, Israel Bernal-Serrato and Soummy Acevedo Cid

Division 3 Ratings: Alizee Herrera