The Tri-M sessions at the KMEA In-Service Workshop were a huge success with 146 students from 11 schools in attendance. Our meeting room at the Drury Hotel was standing room only and that is a nice problem to have! Congratulations to Columbus Unified High School who took home the traveling "M'y" by winning the first "Tri-M's Got Talent" contest with their performance of "Headlines Body Percussion" with newspapers. They will keep the traveling trophy and bragging rights until it will again be "up for grabs" at next year's KMEA ISW. First runner-up went to Newton High School for their "Interpretive Poetry Reading" and 2nd runner-up was given to Chapman High School for a vocal duet who performed the original song "Blue Cheese." Congratulations to everyone who entered the contest for their fun and creative talent entries!

The sharing session was outstanding with so many great ideas being presented. In order to better access those ideas, my co-chair, Hannah Nunnenkamp-Engelman, has agreed to compile all the suggestions for Tri-M activities on the Tri-M website. Please send her your list of ideas at: .

During our final session, Milton Allen, from Ohio State University, challenged everyone to unlock their Superhero Powers, no matter what career path you choose. His humor kept the students tuned in as he delivered a powerful challenge to develop your personal skills. He explained that a teacher is very much like being a "super-hero" with comparisons about our "tools," "costumes," "hideouts," and "sidekicks." After Chapter group photos were taken, the students were free to explore other sessions, rehearsals, and the exhibits. Thank you so much to all the sponsors and students who attended! May you have a wonderful end to an already fantastic school year.

I urge you to complete the required forms to apply for Chapter of the Year for 2011-2012. Information for that process will be sent to you via email. Please contact Hannah or myself if we can be of any assistance to you.