The California Band Directors Association recently accepted three Los Gatos High School students as part of the All-State Honor Band. The awardees included Zaynah Hindi, a senior who plays clarinet, Michael Loomer, a senior who plays trumpet, and Kristen Swanson, a junior who plays clarinet.

LGHS music director James Francisco said making the honor band is one of the highest individual honors a student can receive.

The three students were chosen from a pool of nearly 1,000 applicants representing high schools throughout the state. The students auditioned in December, and the band performed in a formal concert Feb. 22 at the Saroyan Theater in Fresno.

LG's Miller
graduates
from APU

Lorilin Miller of Los Gatos recently graduated from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif., with a bachelor's degree in English.

Real estate firm
has scholarships
for students

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Silicon Valley is holding its second annual scholarship program, "The Path to Excellence," to benefit graduating high school seniors. Through the program, 10 scholars will be selected from about 40 public high schools, and winning scholars will earn $2,000 scholarships.

Students who are interested in being considered for the program should speak with their guidance counselor or principal. The deadline is March 12. For information, call Nina Yamaguchi at 408.252.1133.