FRANKFORT, KY—Earlier this school year, FCHS proudly announced that all 16 Franklin County Flyers who auditioned for the 2026 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All‑State Choir were selected, achieving an exceptional 100% acceptance rate.

The KMEA All‑State Choir is recognized as one of Kentucky’s most competitive and prestigious vocal honors. Students earn placement only after a rigorous, multi‑stage audition process that begins at the district level, with only the highest‑scoring vocalists advancing to statewide selection. KMEA describes All‑State musicians as “the best of the best,” underscoring the difficulty of achieving this honor. [kmea.org]

This year’s All‑State Choir performances took place February 4–7, 2026 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts, with All‑State High School Choristers included.

Across the event, approximately 1,200 students statewide participate in six choirs spanning grades 5–12, making it one of Kentucky’s largest annual music education showcases.

Members of the FCHS All-State Sr. Choir include:

• Lillian Cline

• Bella Gatewood

• Aaron Goins

• Alex Goins

• Kaysen Gonzales

• Trace Hall

• Carly Hoofnagle

• Ella Hurley

• KeAaron Jones

• Holly Marshall

• Lyvia McCutchen

• Kaileb Oliver

• Samuel Patrick

• Ayden Stigers

• Mallory Toppass

• Ismael Valladares‑Valles

Congratulations on this outstanding award, Flyers!