Band went to state this year. Among the many students that went, sophomore Drake Suba was one of them.
“State is just so much fun, because we get to see so many other amazing performers that took a lot of their free time to be here.”
Drake performed in two ensembles and had a solo. The final ratings he got was 2 silvers and 1 gold.
“I felt good going into and preforming my solo.”
Sophomore Drake Suba performs his solo "Azura" by Jeremie Carrier. "I felt pretty good while performing," Suba said.
![On Wednesday, Jan. 8, NKC Schools student Ryker Nakahodo begins to shovel his driveway by throwing it atop a pile. He did all this in the hope that shoveling snow would earn some money. He also didn't want to change into winter gear because wanted to get out there and do a quick job. “Because I don't want my Mom to slip and die in the car or Silva [our neighbor]," Nakahodo said.](https://northmennews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/nakahodonikolas_26090_25301658_IMG_3107-1200x900.jpg)
