Last week 16 Haines students shone among more than 500 from around the region at the annual Southeast Music Festival in Ketchikan. More students from Haines advanced to the all-state competition than from any other town, and for the first time in choir director Matt Davis’ memory, Haines scored two command performances, the highest accolade that performers can receive. Haines received 12 superior ratings overall.
“People said that Haines is a musical powerhouse,” Davis said.