A year after being runner-up to the national award, the McHenry Community High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society was named 2025-2026 National Tri-M Chapter of the Year by the National Association for Music Education.
The award includes a $1,000 scholarship and a personalized plaque. The scholarship can be used for professional development activities for members.
The national chapter of the year program is designed to motivate and reward chapters and students for outstanding achievement and service through music. The McHenry High School chapter hosts an annual Children’s Music Day as well as a Middle School Music Clinic for younger musicians.
In addition, the chapter organizes and hosts a CoffeeHouse event to invite other high school musicians to perform, and conducts music classes for adjusted learning students.
Tri-M Music Honor Society is a worldwide organization with 2,100 chapters in all 50 states and 15 countries.
“This is a massive testament to our students' tireless dedication, leadership, and service to our community and music program,” said Tracy Tobin, chapter advisor.
Last year, the McHenry chapter earned runner-up to the national chapter of the year, earning an $800 scholarship. The following are the 2025-2026 student members.
Officers:
Matt Zurawski
Cayden McLean
Taylor Carpenter
Ele Kinser
Cameron Music
Members:
Addyson Rebman
Amelia Schoenherr
Anna Szczepanik
Caeden Scott
Carson Havard
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Mueller
Ella Hatfield
Elliana (Elli) Perlow
Evamay Dugger
Evan Mai
Hailey LaForme
Henry Fitzgerald
Isaac Bodecker
Jaycie Finch
Joselin McDougall
Kathryn Ryan
Leah Atkinson
Lindsey Minter
Lizzy Donlan
Melody Simons
Monzerat Garcia
Nicholas Smiesko
Sage Grossmayer
Seven Snelton
Xander Garces
Abagail Mills-Bedell
Austin Tomlinson
Charlie Johnson
Francisco Reyes-Dorantes
Isabel Sheppard
Jessica Dumelle
Kiersten Anderson
Leonardo Macias
Lilah Petscher
Lillianna Slepcevich
Natalia Colin Dominguez