Chorister Awards, June 8, 2008

Chorister Academy Director Maria Coffin awarded cottas to the Academy's newer members and recognized others for their special achievements this year. Here are pictures of the choristers who received cottas and of Diana Hernandez, whom Ms. Coffin appointed as head chorister. Ms. Coffin praised Diana, who has been a chorister for four years, for her regular attendance and active participation during this time.

Mrs. Coffin also recognized Krystal Dover, Susy Cromwell, and Mitchelle Torres, who will attend chorister camp at St. Thomas Church in New York City this summer.

For their noteworthy involvement in the Chorister Academy, Mrs. Coffin also noted the following:

Adella Carlson's regular attendance, Cherry Terrero-Ortiz's improvement, Susy Cromwell's helpfulness, Jonathan Singleton's carrying her very heavy tote bag, Raven's perfect attendance and being the librarian, and Susana and Mitchelle Torres for consistent participation over four years.

Choristers' Talent Show

The Chorister Academy ended the school year with a talent show at St. John's. Choristers' families brought plenty of food for a pot-luck supper before entertainment in the sanctuary. Parents were treated to poetry readings; a cappella singing; guitar, piano, and clarinet recitals; dancing; and a finale from the choristers themselves. They sang, "There's a Place for all God's Children in the choir. " It was a beautiful, blessed evening.