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Flower Mound High School Honored at “Grammy’s on the Hill”

Washington, April 14, 2011 | Whitney Thompson (202-225-7772)
Last night Flower Mound High School was honored at the 10th anniversary “Grammy’s on the Hill Awards.” Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) presented the “Grammy Signature School Award” to Ryan Youngblood who is a student at the high school and to Adel Martinez who is one of the instructors. Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bob Corker and Gammy winning recording artist Don Henley were also honored at the event, and Stevie Wonder, Paul Williams, Michael W. Smith, Dave Koz and Bruce Hornsby were in attendance.
Flower Mound High School Honored at “Grammy’s on the Hill”
“In 1999 Flower Mound High School opened with the hope of becoming “A World Class School Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders,” and not only are they leaders in music, they are leaders in the classroom and it is an honor to represent them in Congress.”

Washington, D.C. – Last night Flower Mound High School was honored at the 10th anniversary “Grammy’s on the Hill Awards.” Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) presented the “Grammy Signature School Award” to Ryan Youngblood who is a student at the high school and to Adel Martinez who is one of the instructors. Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bob Corker and Gammy winning recording artist Don Henley were also honored at the event, and Stevie Wonder, Paul Williams, Michael W. Smith, Dave Koz and Bruce Hornsby were in attendance.

“I was honored to present the “Grammy Signature School Award” to Flower Mound High School,” said Dr. Burgess. “Flower Mound’s music department is quite impressive as they have three orchestras and six bands. If that wasn’t enough, Flower Mound has also nationally recognized award-winning drum line and color guard program. They also boast eight award-winning choirs.”

Recipients for the “Grammy Signature School Award” are chosen based on excellence in instruction, performance, musical diversity and/or financial need. Ultimately, they overcome challenges such as budget cuts in their arts programs and still create thriving programs that enrich students’ lives, make them better academic achievers, and instill within them a gift that will last a lifetime, the love of music.

“These high school students are remarkable,” said Dr. Burgess “They have performed with the Fort Worth Symphony and have traveled all over the world; from singing at masses in the Vatican and the Salzburg Cathedral to touring extensively in Austria, Italy, Spain and Puerto Rico. In addition, they excel in the class room. Flower Mound High School ranks among the 20 top high schools in the nation. In 1999 Flower Mound High School opened with the hope of becoming “A World Class School Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders,” and not only are they leaders in music, they are leaders in the classroom and it is an honor to represent them in Congress.

***To download a photo of Congressman Burgess with Flower Mound High School student Ryan Youngblood and instructor Adel Martinez click here.***

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