This year’s concert is dedicated to Emily Elkins, a former Wildcat who died March 11th after a long battle with cancer.

The music and art departments at STMS will present “Inscription of Hope,” this year’s spring concert and art show on Thursday, April 30th at 7:30 p.m.

All three grade level choruses are set to perform. The Eighth Grade Singing Lady Wildcats will perform the three songs which recently earned them their superior rating at concert festival.

Mrs. Johnson said this year’s concert is dedicated to Emily Elkins, a former Wildcat who died March 11th after a long battle with cancer.

“Our concert is dedicated to Emily because of her connection to STMS, her love of music and singing, our love for her,” Johnson said. “Even though Emily was sick, she offered hope to others.”

Johnson said they will  be taking donations at the door for Emily’s House, and all money received will go to the building of the house in Emily’s memory.

This year’s art show, Art Attack, will also feature works from all three grade levels. The categories are  6th grade art, 7th grade art, and 8th grade art. There will also be a special category – A tribute to Emily Elkins.  For students who would like to enter the art show, there is a maximum of 2 entries per person and all entries are due April 28.  Winners will be announced at the chorus concert.  Students do not have to be in an art class to enter and prizes will be awarded, said Mrs. Copley the art teacher.

Mrs. Johnson said Emily served as a wonderful example to all.  “She brought so much hope to people,” Johnson said.