NewsMarch 23, 1997
Erin Mirly, a junior at Jackson High School, was recently accepted to attend the second Missouri Fine Arts Academy. It is scheduled to be held from June 15 to July 5. She was chosen as one of the 175 students from Missouri who were invited as members of the 1997 Academy class...

Erin Mirly, a junior at Jackson High School, was recently accepted to attend the second Missouri Fine Arts Academy.

It is scheduled to be held from June 15 to July 5. She was chosen as one of the 175 students from Missouri who were invited as members of the 1997 Academy class.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in cooperation with Southwest Missouri State University is administering the Fine Arts Academy.

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Approximately 450 students were nominated across the state for the academy.

Mirlyis participating in the area of music. Her musical talent on bassoon, a unique wind instrument, lead to her nomination.

Mirly participates in the Symphonic Band at Jackson High School, the Jackson Municipal Band and the University Orchestra at Southeast Missouri State University.

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