Ben Lippen Bluegrass Students, Chloe Davis and Tripp Williams, were selected as recipients of the Bill Wells Memorial Scholarship for Youth in Bluegrass and Traditional Music. This scholarship, sponsored by the South Carolina Bluegrass and Traditional Music Association, recognizes local students who demonstrate high competency in the understanding of bluegrass music and high-level proficiency in its performance. Davis and Williams, accompanied by BLS Fine Arts Director, Mr. Taylor Nelson, were recognized at a local ceremony in December. In recognition of Davis and Williams, the BLS Bluegrass Band was invited to perform at the event.

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