Seven students in the Montgomery Catholic Middle School Band were honored at the Southeast United States Middle School Honor Band competition at Troy University. Named to the Gold Band were Josh Stark–1st Chair tenor Saxophone and Joseph Sutton–2nd Chair trombone. Named to the Silver Band were Alex Nola–1st Chair trumpet and Joe Hernandez–3rd Chair euphonium. Named to the Crimson Band were Kyle Hudson–horn, Zach Hulcher–clairnet, and Cathy Ranieri–flute. The Montgomery Catholic Band program is under the direction of Mr. Kerry Palmer.
AP, Honors, Or College-Prep? A parent’s guide to the right course path
This guide helps Catholic school parents navigate AP, Honors, and College-Prep course options in high school. It explains what each level means, typical workloads, and how Montgomery Catholic’s advising process balances rigor, wellness, faith, and family life. Learn how to match course levels to your student’s strengths, goals, and extracurriculars to build a sustainable schedule.
