RNE GAP choir wins in New York

Contributed by Richland Northeast High School Richland Northeast High School's GAP Choir traveled to New York City in February for two major gospel competitions. The group was among more than 20 gospel choirs from throughout the eastern U.S. who competed in the Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition at the World Financial Center. GAP also competed at the Black Music Caucus, where it won four awards and took second place. Currently, GAP Choir Director Joyce Abel wishes for the group to present its own competition in South Carolina. To find out about becoming a sponsor, contact Ms. Abel at jabel@bh.richland2.org or (803) 691-4090. First row: Ta'Nisha Cole, Jerome Johnson, Whitney Tyler, Jayna Martin, and Samantha Williams. Second row: Brittany Tyler, Anika Jack, Akeaba Williams, LaShawn Rembert, Tiffany Hope, Jasmine Gaymon, and Gabrielle Player. Third row: Teche' Busby, Desiree' Wilson, Marissa Glover, Ashleigh Ford, Alexua Wright, Nyiesha Muhammad. Fourth row: Tiffany Hughes, Justin Hall, Jonathan Keith, and Shaquanna Dickens Fifth row: Brittany Cole, Michael Clinton, Shi'Onya Williams, and Deondra Gidron. Sixth row: Tevin Romey, Tia Coleman, and Joystine Mickens.