For the second consecutive year, a remarkable 27 of fine arts executive teacher Rick Murphy's students were named IMEA all-district musicians. The district jazz festival is scheduled for Nov. 7 at Illinois Wesleyan University, followed two weeks later by the district junior/senior festival at Illinois State University. Learn more inside.

Senior Ethan Berl is a musical virtuoso. From playing piano and trumpet to singing in the all-state honors chorus to performing in last year's all-state musical production, Berl has made a name for himself well beyond the Uni community. Now you can add "award-winning composer" to his list of accomplishments.