EASLEY — The 30th annual South Carolina Northwestern District III of the National Federation of Music Clubs held its Junior Festival on March 1 at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley. Seven local piano teachers entered students to be judged by music professionals. The Junior Festival program is designed to promote study and stimulate interest in American and world music literature, and to encourage participations to reach a high standard of musical achievement. Students perform and receive evaluation in a non-competitive setting.

The following students were selected to represent the Easley area in South Carolina State Recital at the Junior Convention to be held in May at the Newberry Opera House, Newberry, in conjunction with the South Carolina Federation of Music Clubs’ Convention.

Representatives:Grace Chen daughter Liang Chen and Heather Hanna, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Diane) Owen, is a student of Gilda Hendricks and an 8th grade student at Pickens Middle School.

Katie Gibson, student of Tiffany Short, is an 12th grade student at Easley High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Susan) Gibson.

Duncan Henderson, son Mr. and Mrs. Chad (Amy) Henderson, is the student of Nancy Owens and a 6th grade homeschool student.

Alternate Representatives: Mallorie Newman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Len Newman is a 10th grade student at Pickens High School and a student of Helen Batson.

Lauren Knutson, student of Gilda Hendricks is an 8th grade student at Dacusville Middle School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tomm (Heather) Knutson.

Jake Bowen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan (Michelle) Bowen, is a 6th grade student at Getty’s Middle School and a student of Judy Granger.

Honorable Mentions (not pictured) Amy Looper, and 11th grade homeschool student, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James (Tamala) Looper.

Sabrina Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil (Frances) Stewart is a 7th grade student at Pickens Middle School and a student of Helen Batson.

Ben Freeman, student of Judy Granger, is in the 5th grade at Forest Acres Elementary School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd (Kim) Freeman.