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John Philip Sousa Award

The Sousa Award is the pinnacle of achievement in a high school band.  
Introduced in 1955 to honor the top student in the high school band, the John Philip Sousa Band Award® recognizes superior musicianship and outstanding dedication. It was created with the approval of Helen Sousa Albert and Priscilla Sousa, daughters of the famous composer and bandmaster.

The award winners throughout the history of the Plainfield (Central) Band Program are detailed below to the best of our knowledge. If you know of other winners that are not listed or have a photo of the plaque, please reach out to Chris Vanderwall, Director of Bands, to confirm the award winner(s) and have them added to this registry.

2022 –

2021 – Lillian Pankhurst

2020 – Adrianna Giacona

2019 – Ian Freeman

2018 – Dan Schmitt

2017 – David Patush

2016 – Sam Cramer

2015 – Jennifer Klimek

2014 – Luke Worland

2013 – Skylar Lipman

2012 – Brandon Sheppard

2011 – Isabel Gloria

2010 – Bileshia Sproling

2009 – Matthew Berg

2008 – Joey Fontanetta

2007 – T.J. Ryan

2006 – Josh Lopez

2005 – Luke Eichelberger & Joy Vandewerken

2004 – Tony Sadlon

2003 – Stacey Peterik

2002 – Chris Vanderwall

2001 – Stephanie Silosky (San Roman)

2000 –

1999 – Andrew Burkemper & Laura Nitz (Bonuchi)

1998 – Annette Gato (McCammon)

1997 – Sarah Sipll & Sean Dougherty

1996 – Meghan Benson

1995 – Nicole Ambrogio

1994 – Thomas Svec

1993 – Caroline Remus & Brian Duchek

1992 – Jackie Bily

1991 – Gretchin Fritz

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I don’t know if the drummer is in high school, but the band sounded fantastic. A great turn out for the spaghetti dinner and Jazz Band concert!! Thanks parents for all your help and support.

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