From left are Lion Steve Reber, chairman; Ruth Miller, George Mason High School; Robert Kichenbauer, Washington Lee High School; Ashley Andoua, James Madison High School; Lauren Spar, South Lakes High School; Jasper de Boor, Washington Lee High School; Rebecca Williamson, Dominion High School; and Lion Patrick McCann, Reston Lions Club president. Photo by Jim Ryan
Fourteen students participated in the James A. Bland Music Competition, co-sponsored by the Reston Lions Club and the Reston Community Center, held at the Hunters Woods Center, on Feb. 7. Winners were: Vocal competition: Ruth Miller, first place; Rebecca Williamson, second place and Lauren Spar, third place. Instrument Competition: Ashley Ondoua, first place; Jasper de Boor, second place and Robert Kirchenbauer, third place. Judges were Lydia Kriso, Gretel Von Pischke, Katie Katinas and Leslie Luxemburg. First place winners received $100. cash award, second place, $75. and third place $50. First place winners advance to District and State Contests.