Dexter, Missouri – Talented trio and quartet vocalists represented Dexter High School during the last weekend in March at the District Music Festival held at Poplar Bluff.

Out of the 27 entries taken to the contest, 15 received a #1 Exemplary rating, according to DHS Choir Director Jamie Sepalvado.  Twelve vocalist representing two trios and two quartets received #1 ratings.

"When students receive a “1” rating, they are qualified to go to Columbia on May 1, 2015, to perform at the State Music Festival,” stated Sepalvado.

Sepalvado credited all of the students for dedication to their music and for well representing Dexter at the recent competition.

They are (top, from left) the trio of Caroline Powers, Sarah Miller and Angel Maze; the trio of Shelby Gathings, Lauren Thrower (and in front) Addie Kruse (freshman); and also in front: the quartet of Jon Rodgers (junior), Andrew Teel, and Meg Simmons (freshman). The fourth member of this quartet is Angel Maze (shown in top row). Making up the final Number 1 rating quartet are (front row, third from right) Ryan Mayo, Caroline Powers (pictured in top row) Myca Sutton and Jackson Babb (sophomore).