Carolyn Dominek, better known as Miss D to her students, was a true pioneer in the field of music education. As one of the first female members of the Marching Salukis at SIU, she began early on breaking down barriers. In 1970, she took on the position of band instructor at Newton Elementary and in 1974, an era when women were hired only for choir, orchestra or elementary schools, she became the director for the NCHS Marching Eagles. In her 26 years in that position, she took a struggling band program of 40 members and turned it into one of the finest and largest (240) in the land.
This award is given in her honor to the band that performs Miss D's kind of show - one that makes you wanna stand and yell "Bring it home!"
2018 - Arthur, Lovington, Atwood, Hammond
2017 - Arthur, Lovington, Atwood, Hammond
2016 - Carterville
2015 - Mt. Carmel
2014 - Triad
2013- Granite City
2012 - Edwardsville
2011 - Highland
2010 - Centralia
2009 - Edwardsville
2008 - Robinson
2007 - Casey Westfield
2006 - Belleville
This award is given in her honor to the band that performs Miss D's kind of show - one that makes you wanna stand and yell "Bring it home!"
2018 - Arthur, Lovington, Atwood, Hammond
2017 - Arthur, Lovington, Atwood, Hammond
2016 - Carterville
2015 - Mt. Carmel
2014 - Triad
2013- Granite City
2012 - Edwardsville
2011 - Highland
2010 - Centralia
2009 - Edwardsville
2008 - Robinson
2007 - Casey Westfield
2006 - Belleville