Acapella choir recognized as historymakers
On Wednesday, Mar. 7, the Rock County Historical Society surprised 12 members of Acapella choir by recognizing them as “young historian” for their December trip to Washington, DC.
They were the first singing group from Janesville to perform in the White House.
On hand to award the students were Tim Maahs, the Society’s interim executive director, and Theresa Nguyen, the Society’s history teller.
For their history making achievement, the students received tickets to the Rock County Historical Society dinner to be held Apr. 28 at the Eclipse Center in Beloit.
In addition to being honored, they will also perform.
The choir travelled to Washington, DC, last December, and on the 18th performed at the White House during the annual Christmas party.
“We are all very surprised and appreciative. This is unexpected,” said senior Lauren Sherman. “We want to thank the community! It will be nice to remember the trip with this event.”
The Young Historian Award is one of six awards presented to community members as part of the RCHS History Makers event.
“The Young Historian Award is bestowed to individual youth 18 or younger or those in a youth organization who are recognized by their peers in achieving excellence in history, humanities or a social studies field,” wrote Maas in his letter announcing the award.
The Acapella choir students were invited by the office of Speaker Paul Ryan to participate in the White House holiday events. They entertained guests during holiday tours in the White House’s Grand Foyer.
Emily Regenold’s reaction the the award was enthusiastic. “This is so cool!” she said.
They were the first singing group from Janesville to perform in the White House.
On hand to award the students were Tim Maahs, the Society’s interim executive director, and Theresa Nguyen, the Society’s history teller.
For their history making achievement, the students received tickets to the Rock County Historical Society dinner to be held Apr. 28 at the Eclipse Center in Beloit.
In addition to being honored, they will also perform.
The choir travelled to Washington, DC, last December, and on the 18th performed at the White House during the annual Christmas party.
“We are all very surprised and appreciative. This is unexpected,” said senior Lauren Sherman. “We want to thank the community! It will be nice to remember the trip with this event.”
The Young Historian Award is one of six awards presented to community members as part of the RCHS History Makers event.
“The Young Historian Award is bestowed to individual youth 18 or younger or those in a youth organization who are recognized by their peers in achieving excellence in history, humanities or a social studies field,” wrote Maas in his letter announcing the award.
The Acapella choir students were invited by the office of Speaker Paul Ryan to participate in the White House holiday events. They entertained guests during holiday tours in the White House’s Grand Foyer.
Emily Regenold’s reaction the the award was enthusiastic. “This is so cool!” she said.
Photo by David Holmquist
Members of Acapella choir pose with their certi - cates from the Rock County Historical Society. The group will be honored with the title “Young Histo- rymakers” at the Society’s April 28 History Makers dinner for their historic trip to Washington D.C. They were the first Janesville choir to perform in the White House.