Smithfield High School Reestablishes Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter
SMITHFIELD, Va. — Smithfield High School is proud to announce the reestablishment of its chapter of the nationally recognized Tri-M® Music Honor Society, with 35 students inducted during a ceremony held September 22, 2026.
Originally established at Smithfield High School in 1999, the Tri-M chapter is beginning a new chapter of its history by recognizing students who demonstrate excellence not only in music and academics, but also in leadership, character, cooperation, and service.
Tri-M Music Honor Society is a national program that recognizes high school students for their musical and academic achievements while providing opportunities to develop leadership skills and serve their schools and communities.
To qualify for membership at Smithfield High School, students must have completed at least one semester of high school Band or Chorus with a grade of A, be currently enrolled in Band or Chorus, maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in other academic classes, and demonstrate strong leadership, character, and cooperation through school and community activities.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our students to grow as musicians and leaders while giving back to our school and community,” said Katie West, Smithfield High School Choral Director and Tri-M advisor. “We are incredibly proud of this group of students and look forward to seeing the impact they will make throughout the school year.”
The Smithfield High School chapter is student-led, with an executive board responsible for helping guide the chapter's activities and service efforts. The 2026-27 executive board includes:
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President: Naomi Jones '27
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Vice President: Landon Brooks '27
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Secretary: Kathryn Wasinger '28
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Treasurer: Nathan Owens '27
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Historian: Jayda Davis '27
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Social Media Chairperson: Alana Stevens '27
West serves as the chapter advisor, with Xavier Fain, Smithfield High School Director of Bands, serving as co-advisor.
The following students were inducted into the Smithfield High School Tri-M Music Honor Society:
Kaleb Alimbuyao, Emmalynn Breazzeal, Landon Brooks, Serenity Brecht, Evvie Bryant, William Crispens, Jayda Davis, Nalani Deel, Leah Jones, Naomi Jones, Olivia Lanois, Leah McClellan, Landon Moody, Zoe Muniz, Hunter Murphy, Rose Nguyen, Nathan Owens, Tony Pierce, Jr., Cecilia Ramos, Lauryn Robinson, Truth Robinson, Addison Sanders, Maliyah Sargent, Matthew Schneider, Elizabeth Shelton, Ella Smith, Lanaiya Southerland, Brielle Stanford, Alana (Levi) Stevens, Layla Thompson, Alyssa Vanluvanee, Bianca Vanluvanee, Kathryn Wasinger, Devyn West, and Jacob White.
Throughout the school year, Tri-M members will have opportunities to put their leadership and musical skills into action through service projects. Planned activities include hosting the District IV Chorus Auditions at Smithfield High School on November 7, 2026; mentoring Band and Chorus students at Smithfield Middle School; and training to provide sound and lighting support for Smithfield High School Band and Chorus concerts. Additional service projects will be announced throughout the year.
The chapter will also provide students with an opportunity to earn recognition for their service. Members who complete at least 10 volunteer hours while maintaining Tri-M eligibility requirements will be eligible to wear a pink Tri-M cord at graduation. Executive officers will be recognized with a Tri-M stole.
“Programs like Tri-M provide our students with opportunities to lead, serve, and use their talents to make a difference,” said Dr. Christopher Coleman, Superintendent of Isle of Wight County Schools. “We are proud to recognize these students for their accomplishments and look forward to seeing how they continue to grow as musicians, leaders, and members of our school community.”
The Smithfield High School Tri-M Music Honor Society looks forward to a year focused on music, service, and leadership, while providing students with meaningful opportunities to share their talents and positively impact others.