Twenty-six District 202 elementary and middle school students will attend the 2026 Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Junior All-State Conference in Peoria from January 28-31.
The elementary and 
middle school chorus events are part of ILMEA’s state conference, which also features All-State programs for high school students.
Participating students:
Drauden Point Middle School
• Holden Garcia, 7th, composition contest, first place instrumental/vocal solo
Ira Jones Middle School
• Noelia Cepeda-Tapia, 8th, soprano
• Jonathan Devore, 8th, baritone
• Sarah Springer, 7th, alto
• Bradley Wattenberg, 8th, baritone
John F. Kennedy Middle School
• Kaylee Ruan, 8th, soprano
• Isaac Watkins, 8th, baritone
• Danielah Lubrico, 8th, alto
These sixth graders will perform in the elementary All-State Chorus on Saturday, January 31:
Ira Jones Middle School
• Stephen Bowers Jr.
• Everly Harter
• Logan Kedzoir
• Jenna Wattenberg
John F. Kennedy Middle School
• Adilayde Cotto
• Kaiden Dawson
• Sarah Dunne
• Anthony Kantorski
Drauden Point Middle School
• Yazmin Arceo
• Emily Garcia
• Lyla Halloran
• Stella Ooms
These fifth graders will also perform in the elementary All-State Chorus:
Liberty Elementary School
• Madison Carter
• Amelia Das
• Giovani Rosko
Meadow View Elementary School
• Leah Brucker
• Annalyse Giandonato
• Isaiah Hite