Holly Bates, Kristen Brown, Syndy Casey, and Kyle Phillips on a boat in Hawaii.

February 20, 2023

Dear Princeton Music Boosters and Community,

With gratitude and Princeton Pride, I sincerely thank the outstanding individuals who made the recent music trip to Hawaii an extraordinary success. Congratulations on your exciting adventures!

A special acknowledgment goes to our exceptional music teachers – Kristen Brown, Kyle Phillips, Syndy Casey, and Holly Bates. Your unwavering dedication, passion, and guidance have shaped our students into accomplished musicians and enriched their lives through this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your commitment to excellence is evident in all your performances, but this trip goes above and beyond to offer our students the Princeton Advantage.   

To our talented and dedicated Princeton Orchestra and Band students, your performances showcased your hard work, discipline, and talent. Your behavior, both on and off the stage, made us proud to have such outstanding representatives of our school. I have heard rave reviews of your respectfulness. I trust your time at Pearl Harbor, the Arizona Memorial, the U.S.S. Missouri, Forward Pier,  Malama Honua Public Charter School, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the Whale Watching Cruise will be treasured experiences. 

A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our chaperones, who ensured this trip's safety and smooth coordination. Your commitment to the students' welfare does not go unnoticed.

Together, you have created lasting memories and strengthened the bond within our music community, especially the students at Malama Honua Public Charter School. This trip is a testament to the power of music and its positive impact on individuals and communities alike.

Once again, thank you, Kristen Brown, Kyle Phillips, Syndy Casey, Holly Bates, our Viking student musicians, and MVP chaperones, for making this musical journey an unforgettable and enriching experience.

As Always…Go Vikes!

G. Elgin Card

Superintendent