West Essex Choir Wins Grand Sweepstakes Trophy

The Boyz Be Gone Select Choir received the Grand Sweepstakes Trophy last month from Dorney Park Music Showcase Festivals.

The choir is made up of eighth- and ninth-graders and is led by director Donna Mateyka. T

The group was selected out of 40 participating middle school and junior high choirs. 

Above Photo: The choral singers are, top row, freshmen, Bobbie Boettinger of Roseland, Taylor Goggins of Roseland(who is home-schooled), Daniella Ignacio of Roseland, Karin Maher, of Roseland, Elizabeth Schechter of North Caldwell, Amber Tomlin Fairfield and Mrs. Mateyka. 

Eighth graders are in the bottom row, from left to right, Nicole Apicelli of Roseland, Sarah Candido of North Caldwell, Brianna Convertino of Fairfield, Alyssa Cristobal of Fairfield, Natalie Guerra of Fairfield, Eman Jaber of Fairfield and Danielle Tabatneck of Fairfield.