Several Blanco High School band members have advanced to the state solo and ensemble contest at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville on May 24. Pictured front row, from left, are: Claire Croft, Jennifer Arteaga, Rocky Barrera, Mitchell Frazier, Sophie Keller, Ulysses Hernandez and Elizabeth Snodgrass. Pictured middle row, from left, are: band director John Lane, Landan Navarro, Melanie McClaferty, Emmalee Mendez, Ryah Denham, Diego Mendez, Colten Conklin, Alena Mejia and Melissa Palacios. Pictured back row, from left, are: Grayson Culton, Hunter Gonzales, Asa Anderson, Martin Lescano, Zane Hood, Roger Barrera and Xavier Ayala. (Photo by Diana Schwind)