Seven Mount Pleasant High School Choir members qualified for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest held on May 27 and 29 in and around the Austin area. Two MPHS soloists earned UIL state medals.

Earning state silver medals for their solos were junior Jacolby Turner and sophomore Kristina Tidwell. Both sang “I Attempt from Love’s Sickness to Fly” by Purcell. Other state qualifiers included seniors Litzy Gonzalez and Cheyenne Harrah, and juniors Hope Powell, Adan Sargent, and Jacori Turner.

The Mount Pleasant High School choir is directed by Nancy Vines and accompanied by Deanna Warren.

Photo: MPHS UIL State solo qualifiers

Front left to right: Kristina Tidwell, Hope Powell, Litzy Gonzalez, Cheyenne Harrah

Back left to right: Adan Sargent, Jacori Turner, Jacolby Turner