KEMP–The Kemp Yellowjacket band performed well at the Area band competition Jan. 7.
Students competed against the best of the best in all of North Texas’ 3A schools, stretching from Quanah, Wichita Falls, Paris and down through the entire expanded Dallas-Fort Worth area. 
For the Yellowjackets, Alyssa Watson finished 10th in flute, Madison O’Pry took 14th chair in trumpet, Damion Pfister took sixth chair in French horn, Bailey Soukup placed 12th in trombone, Noe White took fourth chair in baritone, Eric Ramirez was 10th chair in tuba and Nathan Salazar took sixth chair in percussion. 
“We are so proud of these students,” Kemp HS Band Director Marc Christy said. “They represented Kemp High School at the highest level.” 
These students will be out all day Friday, Jan. 13 to participate in the Regional clinic. Concerts for band members will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14 at Canton High School.
“You will be impressed. Thank you for your continued support of these kiddos and please congratulate them,” Christy stated.