Dwyer makes All-State in band competition

As if Kaylee Dwyer wasn't already having a senior year that most girls only dream about, she added to the staggering list of accomplishments over the weekend Dwyer was named to the Association of Texas Small Schools All-State Band as clarinet at the Area North competitions in Argyle

"I'm pretty excited because I've been trying to get into the AllState Band since I've been in high school This is a pretty big deal and I finally did it " said Dwyer

The process starts with all-region tryouts and Dwyer made a high enough score to reach the area round The ATSSB takes seven clarinets from region to area and then five from area to all-state Dwyer finished with fourth chair in area and advanced to state. The state round will take place in San Antonio on February 10-13

In the beginning of her senior year, Dwyer was named Lieutenant of the varsity cheerleaders and Drum Major of the Pride of Howe Marching Band To add to the list, she was named Homecoming Queen and Football Sweetheart

"It's been kind of crazy" said Dwyer "Just school in general, I've had a lot going on College is coming up and I'm trying to get scholarships and things lined up It's been crazy but it's been a good year"

Dwyer thinks band may be an option for her in college She's considering a music career but hasn't exactly decided for sure

At the area completion over the weekend, she said there was a lot of great clarinet players

"We were in the holding room and we get one minute practices between every five people " said Dwyer "You can hear everyone practicing and some of them are a little intimidating and I was getting a little nervous in there "

As it turned out, the others may have been more intimidated by Dwyer.