Members of the Yerger Middle School concert band entered the annual All-Region Solo/Ensemble Contest at Redwater on May 18 and performed in the “large ensemble” category of the competition. Hope Bands Director Julie Gladden said the group received an “excellent” rating and was awarded a trophy, which Gladden presented to the students during the end of year awards assembly for YMS at Hempstead Hall. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools\r\n