The Orpheus Award
The Orpheus Award is presented to a male and female singer in each of the advanced ensembles of the Roncalli High School Royal Choirs who represent the highest caliber of musicianship, artistry, enthusiasm and dedication to the art of choral singing. The award is named after the epic figure in Greek mythology, Orpheus, who was considered to be the greatest musician and poet, and whose music was so beautiful that it could charm any creature, beast or inanimate object. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Choral Director.
| Year | Student |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Noah Bajuyo, Thomas Nguyen, Molly Resler, Josie Wilson |
| 2023 | Jackson Steuer, Amelia Warner, Mia Michalak |
| 2022 | Annemarie Bryan, Ellie Buening, Jack Moore |
| 2021 | Ian Knight, Celeste Gorball, Hayden Bean |
| 2020 | Veronica Phillips, Levi Ralston |
| 2019 | Ian Knight, Maggie Schoening |
| 2018 | Kempis Wilkerson, Emily Wray |
| 2017 | Grace Albertson, Allison Pena |
| 2016 | Maggie Schoening and Andy Reel |
| 2015 | Grace Albertson, Claire Whalen and Brenden Everett |
| 2014 | Beth McKay, Brenden Everett, Kate Myers |
| 2013 | Joey Wolf, Rachel Brown |
| 2012 | Chessie LaRosa, Joey Wolf, Peyton Schneider |
| 2011 | Chessie LaRosa, David Buergler, Margaret Blandford |
| 2010 | Austin Madden, Claire Corn, Brooke Grannan |
| 2009 | Andrew Lockhart, Kayla Saylor, Emily Hollowell, Samantha McCammon |
The Singing Royal Spirit Award
The Singing Royal Spirit Award is presented to one or more singers in each of the advanced ensembles of the Roncalli High School Royal Choirs who, in the opinion of his or her peers, represents the type of spirit, energy, and positive attitude necessary to the success of the choir. In other words, the recipient is that student who has contributed the most to the choir and represents the ideal Royal singer. The recipient of this award is nominated and chosen by fellow members of his or her respective choir.
| Year | Student |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Jocelyn Garcia-Coronado, Shiloh Diaz, Jaclyn Diersing, Sara Geier, Maren Hupp, Audrey Young |
| 2023 | Bryson Sandefur, Mia Samuelson, Fletcher Hooten |
| 2022 | Xavier Wilson, Gabe Horn, Sam Garcia, Annemarie Bryans, Sam Gantner, Maggie Smith |
| 2021 | Jackson Steuer, Celeste Gorball, Odin Debon, Jake Hinson, Cordelia Eble, Max Greene |
| 2020 | Carlie Young, Georgia Reed, Zach Mayer, Gretchen Guerrettaz |
| 2019 | Aubrey Fuhrman, Molly Sinovic, Katie Cleary, Katie Minton, Caroline Barron |
| 2018 | Maggie Schoening, Luke Keller, Celeste Gorball, Adam Wolf |
| 2017 | Grace Albertson, Allison Pena |
| 2017 | Annie Davey, Connor Cleary |
| 2016 | Margaret McCloskey and Kate Myers |
| 2015 | Annie Schrader, Grace Albertson |
| 2014 | Peri Barnhill, Grace Koppenhofer |
| 2013 | Kyle Kedra, Peyton Schneider |
| 2012 | Juliana Schott, Jill Schmidt, Louise Hibner |
| 2011 | Katie Kramer, Keaton McCoy, Kristen Thomas, Anna Fanelli |
| 2010 | Brendan Duell, Nick Heskett,Mary Kate Hosty, Rachel Armbruster, Margaret Blandford |
| 2009 | Kara Miller, Andrea Wolf, Laura Zeimetz |
The Nouveau Singing Royal Award
The Nouveau Singing Royal Award is presented to one singer in both of the two beginning ensembles of the Roncalli High School Royal Choirs who has shown a great deal of promise and contributed significantly to the choral program in his or her freshman year. The recipient of this award is chosen by the Choral Director.
| Year | Student |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Emma Chamblee, Jocelyn Garcia-Coronado |
| 2023 | Sophia Timberlake, James Curtis |
| 2022 | David Wilson, Clare Diez |
| 2021 | Awi Dim, Noah Bajuyo |
| 2020 | Olivia Jackson, Luke Russell |
| 2019 | Nick Gallagher, Paris Roach |
| 2018 | Ryan Sissons, Veronica Phillips |
| 2017 | Trey Koch, Abby Davey |
| 2016 | Allison Pena and Demarcus Smith |
| 2015 | Maggie Reeves, Grace George |
| 2014 | Connor Cleary, Margaret McCloskey |
| 2013 | Sarah Barron, Samuel Lakin |
| 2012 | Jordan Frederick, Doug Johnston |
| 2011 | Daniel Burkhardt, Samantha Swan |
| 2010 | Kyle Kedra, Lexi Elsener |
| 2009 | Jordan Donica, Khristine Ratz |
The Singing Royal Award of Excellence
The Singing Royal Award of Excellence is presented to one or more individuals from the whole of the Roncalli High School Royal Choir program who, in the opinion of the Choral Director, has contributed an invaluable amount of his or her time, energy and talent to the program during the year. Without the selfless dedication of this person, the choral program as a whole could not have had the success it did.
| Year | Student |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Ivan Figueroa, Mia Steuer, Mia Michalak |
| 2023 | Fletcher Hooten, Ellie Buening, Morgan Beaupre |
| 2022 | Tess Sanneman, Ian Knight |
| 2021 | Morgan Grabczak, Nicko Greene |
| 2020 | Tess Sanneman, Brian Bobko |
| 2019 | Sarah Mattingly, Mia Roberts |
| 2018 | Aubrey Fuhrman |
| 2017 | Michael Bailey |
| 2016 | Kate Myers |
| 2015 | Peter LaMonaca |
| 2014 | Clare Schutte |
| 2013 | David Buergler, Adam Battiato |
| 2012 | Jill Schmidt |
| 2011 | Noah Borer and Megan Schuetter |
| 2010 | Becca Quill |
| 2009 | Emily Taylor and Joe Clady |