Leadership Council 26-27

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Senior Spotlight

Each week we will be featuring a new set of senior choir members.

Emily Darnell

Hi! I’m Emily Dawn Darnell, daughter to Bill and Stacey Darnell, and sister to Danielle Reiter, William Darnell, Brianna Darnell, and Reagan Darnell.

This is my first year in choir and I’ve been a part of Counterpoints. I transferred to Center Grove last year, with zero experience in any form of choir prior to this year, hence why I didn’t join any choirs previously. Honestly, if I had to pick a favorite memory, I couldn’t really choose one, but not because I don’t have any, but it’s more that I can’t describe any. The experience as a whole is nothing that I would’ve expected from my mindset of “just trying it since it’s my last year of high school.” Honestly, it’s been a super spectacular experience, from the choir environment as a whole, to the friends and people I met, that I never would’ve known of if I hadn’t tried. If I could make a wish, it would’ve been to be able to experience choir for all four years of high school, but even so, I’m thankful for the time I had, even if it wasn’t long!

After high school, I plan to go to college to study to become a crime scene investigator. Although none of that is completely set in stone and I’m still a little wobbly in my decisions as of now, this is what I know for my first steps!

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone – especially my family and friends – who’ve supported me, not only in choir or just this year, but throughout my whole journey – thank you!

Carys MaCracken

Hello! My name is Carys Brooke McCracken. I am the daughter of Michael and April McCracken and the sister of Brant, Carson, and Bryn McCracken. Since my siblings participated in choir, I first experienced being on the auditorium stage as an elementary student in the Noel shows. Now in high school, I have been actively involved in the choir program for the past three years. As a sophomore, I was in Accents where I am grateful to have made lasting friendships. During my junior year I served as the costume manager for Surround Sound, and I am spending my senior year in Debtones. One of my favorite choir memories was performing in my very first competition in Accents. Our group won grand champions, which was an exciting and rewarding experience to share with some of my closest friends after all the hard work we put into the show. Besides choir, I also participate in Early College, the National Honor Society, the Riley club, and volunteer in the kids ministry at my church, Redeemer Bible Church. After high school, I plan to attend Cedarville University in Ohio to study nursing, with the hope of specializing in labor and delivery one day. First and foremost, I would like to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to be part of the choral program and for guiding me throughout my years in high school. I also want to thank my parents and siblings for always supporting and encouraging me in everything I do. Finally, I am especially grateful to Mrs. Dice and Mr. Norman for their dedication and endless work they put into the choirs to make each student’s experience unforgettable.

Sidney Schweiss

Hello! My name is Sidney Suzanne Schweiss. I am the daughter of Steve and Jennifer Schweiss and sister of Riley Schweiss. I have been in the choir program for all four years. In those four years I have been in Accents my freshman and sophomore year and Debtones my junior and senior year. Through those four years I have been able to pursue my love for dancing and performing. I always knew from a young age that my favorite thing to do was dancing. The show choir made my love for dancing grow more than I could imagine and I am so thankful for that. Choir has given me so many memories and experiences I will never forget. My favorite choir memory was being able to go to Disney and win nationals making it an undefeated season. It was so rewarding to perform on a stage in California after working so hard that season. As for future plans, I plan on going to Indiana University to study something in Public Health. I would like to thank my family for letting me do what I love and always supporting me and cheering me on. I also want to thank the directors, Mr. Norman and Mrs. Dice for being amazing teachers; giving me great work ethic and always pushing me to work harder.

Princess Tea Registration

Princess Tea Registration is now available by clicking here.  (May 29th, 2026)
Registration is $40 per child.  There is a family discount of $5 for each additional child.

May 29th Sessions:

•   9:00 am
• 10:30 am
• 12:00 pm
•   1:30 pm
•   3:00 pm

Who: All little Pre-K and elementary-aged princes and princesses

What: Hair, nails, prince/princess craft and coloring, tea, storytime, and singing!
Parents may drop off their daughters or stay and enjoy. Princesses will also be available for pictures at the end of each session.

Show Choir Boot Camp Junior

Boot Camp JR. Registration:  click here.

Audition Results

2026-2027 Audition Results

Thank you to everyone for your time and effort in preparing for the 2026-2027 CGHS Choral Department Auditions. The audition pool was very deep this year and we appreciate your efforts. We look forward to seeing everyone at our Kick-Off Meeting on May 7th. Please take a moment to read over ALL of the information below before reading the list.

*Counterpoints and Sound Check do not need to complete or attend any of the following.*

To Accept a Position

1. Complete Contract Agreement for Competitive Groups immediately (click here)
2. Instructions on how to sign up for costume fittings will be emailed through Parent Square
3. Any family wishing to apply for financial aid should complete the application found in the choral handbook  – Due April 1

To Decline a Position

1. Send an email to the director immediately as there will be a wait list.
2. If you are unhappy with your placement, DO NOT contact CPO Board Members or Team Moms.  They are not a part of the audition process or decision making team.  Questions can be directed to your student’s current choir director after spring break.

If You Do Not Find Your Name on a List

1. You have not completed the online registration.   Please do so and then contact the directors.
2. You did not watch the parent meeting video and contact your director. Please do this.
3. Or we made a mistake.   Everyone who has completed the registration, watched parent meeting, and auditioned should find their name on a list.

We would like to thank all of our students for preparing their auditions in such a professional manner. If you made the choir you were hoping to make, please work hard to prove that is where you should stay. If you did not make the choir you were hoping to make, please work hard to prove us wrong! We are very excited about the 2026-2027 season and have already started the planning process! Have a great spring break!

Mrs. Dice and Mr. Norman

Click Here to Download 2026’s Audition Results

Click Here to Complete the Contract Agreement for Competitive Groups