Mary Beth Bouska of Decorah was recently recognized and celebrated for her 17 years as the Decorah High School (DHS) Vocal Music Department Collaborative Pianist. Her contributions were recalled during the Dec. 18 DHS winter concert.
The recognition involved parting gifts and several tributes from students as far back as the class of 2012, current vocal music teacher Jason Rausch, and from Mara Schack, vocal music teacher from 2006-2007–Mrs. Bouska’s first year.
Throughout these messages were comments about her kindness, patience, encouragement, and unwavering commitment to the students’ success.
Over the years she supported the students from the piano in daily choir classes, musicals, solo and small ensemble festivals, concerts, and special events. She was an important part of the success of the vocal music department for nearly two decades. She continues to play for Northern Lights Women’s Chorus and St. Benedict Church, and also teaches piano lessons.
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