(La Porte, IN) - Eight soloists and four ensembles from La Porte High School have qualified for the upcoming State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Indianapolis on February 22.

In what school officials described as a remarkable showing, the state finalists were among the 88 LPHS students who earned 125 Gold Division medals. The selections happened Saturday at the Indiana State School Music Association Vocal and Piano Solo and Ensemble Contest at Valparaiso High School.

The state-qualifying soloists from LPHS are Keith Berrier, Anaya Cunningham, Karsyn Klein, Isaias Mejia-Palma, Kairah Ohime, Nick Oss, Noah Parmer, and Halyn Pumroy.

"I’m really proud of our students’ commitment to musical excellence that made this contest so successful. They prepared the solos and most of the ensembles with minimal help and completely outside of class time.  The Gold ratings confirm not only their talent but their commitment to countless hours of preparation," said LPHS Choir Director Thomas Coe.