Two Tippecanoe Valley High School students recently placed high in the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Jacob McDonald, a junior, earned gold ratings on both of his solos. Alex Kromkowski, a senior, earned a silver rating.

Alex plays the trumpet, and Jacob is a percussionist: one of his solos was snare drum, the other, drum set.

The contest was held at North Central High School in Indianapolis.

Picture: Jacob McDonald (left) and Alex Kromkowski (right)