Marian musicians perform at festival

Ten members of the Marian Catholic High School Band were selected to perform in the 40th Annual Diocesan Music Festival at Allentown Central Catholic High School. The festival was held Feb. 1. The band included 66 musicians from the seven high schools of the Diocese of Allentown and was under the direction of Dr. Ronald Demkee. Marian senior Kelsey Hurst was presented the Ralph Brodt Jr. Award in recognition of accomplishments in leadership, school and community involvement, and service. Participants were, front from left, Kelsey Hurst, Jack Hurst Jr., Kaitlin Kowker, Taylor Horvat, Gabrielle Fatula; and second row, Tyler John, Seth Harkins, E. J. Kolonsky, Mackenzie Sugrue, and Tony Stianchie.