Schools
Benefit Concert to Be Held in Memory of Jordyn Engler
The late Ellington High School student will be honored at a benefit show in late March.
Suffield Middle School PTAC will hold a benefit concert in loving memory of Jordyn Engler on Tuesday, March 29 at Suffield High School.
World-touring a cappella group Blue Jupiter will perform an energetic blend of pop vocals, jazz harmony and funky beatboxing. The Suffield High School Choir will also perform, and students from McAlister Intermediate School will present a video tribute.
All proceeds will be donated to the Jordyn Marie Engler Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Jordyn, who died tragically in September, was a freshman at Ellington High School. Among her many interests and talents, music was ever-present in her life. Jordyn's mom, Tanya Engler, is a beloved and longtime music teacher at McAlister Intermediate School in Suffield.
The show begins at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 each and seating is limited.
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For tickets, contact PTAC president Pam Hardy: phardy723@gmail.com.
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