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Salamonie students earn Arts council recognition

The LaFontaine Arts Council’s Artists of the Month for December are (from left) Walter Hacker, Megan Pressler and Johnna Cummins, all students at Salamonie School.
The LaFontaine Arts Council’s Artists of the Month for December are (from left) Walter Hacker, Megan Pressler and Johnna Cummins, all students at Salamonie School. Photo provided.

Three middle school students from Salamonie School were recognized as Artists of the Month by the LaFontaine Arts Council.

Eighth-grader Megan Pressler was nominated by her vocal music teacher, Sue Coolman, She is the daughter of Heath and April Pressler of Andrews.

"Megan is the soprano section leader who exhibits an excellent work ethic, is very helpful and a good soloist," Coolman says.

Pressler also participates in the "Circle the State with Song."

Walter Hacker is an eighth grade student at Salamonie and the son of Mike and Sandy Hacker, of Huntington.
His excellence in instrumental performance brought about his nomination as an Artist of the Month by band instructor Doug Hofherr.

"Walter is not only an excellent student but also displays a great work ethic and conscientiousness along with a great attitude and sense of humor," Hofherr says.

Hacker also participates in All Region Honor Band as well as track, cross country and swimming teams.

Johnna Cummins is the daughter of Dennis and Amy Cummins, of Warren, and is a sixth-grader at Salamonie School. Diana Iden, art teacher, nominated Cummins for her talent and creativity.

"She is an outstanding student and a positive role model for her classmates," Iden says.

Each month throughout the school year, this program recognizes students in grades 6-12 for their outstanding performance in the fine arts subjects of instrumental music, vocal music, visual art, drama, theater, communications and speech.

Complete caption: The LaFontaine Arts Council’s Artists of the Month for December are (from left) Walter Hacker, Megan Pressler and Johnna Cummins, all students at Salamonie School. They were nominated by Salamonie teachers (from left) Doug Hofherr, Sue Coolman and Diana Iden.