Pictured from left to right: Mrs. Maritza Reinbold, Ms. Jennifer Gerhard, Mrs. Theresa Long, and Ms. Marissa Blasko.

MMI Preparatory School’s Music Department and Carbon Career and Technical Institute’s (CCTI) Graphic Design Studio recently partnered to design and produce a banner for MMI’s inaugural Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter. This collaboration highlights the emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts at MMI, as well as the School’s commitment to recognizing outstanding student musicians. The initial costs of creating the Tri-M Music Honor Society at MMI were funded by The Barbara L. Sowers and Joseph A. Turri ’45 Music, Drama, and Fine Arts Endowed Fund of The Luzerne Foundation.

The banner was designed by Marissa Blasko, CCTI Class of ’25, under the guidance of graphic design advisor Mrs. Maritza Reinbold. To celebrate the project’s completion, CCTI Principal Mrs. Michelle Allen welcomed MMI Head of School Mrs. Theresa Long and MMI Music Director Ms. Jennifer Gerhard for a tour of the graphic design studio, where they learned more about the program’s curriculum and mission.

“We are incredibly proud to launch MMI’s first-ever chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society as a way to honor our exceptional student musicians,” said Mrs. Theresa Long, Head of School. “Partnering with CCTI on this project has been a fantastic opportunity to celebrate both the visual and performing arts while showcasing the talent of students like Marissa. This collaboration reflects the power of arts education and the meaningful connections it can create between schools and programs.”

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a national organization that recognizes high-achieving student musicians in both vocal and instrumental music. Students selected for membership not only demonstrate musical excellence but also strong character, leadership, and a dedication to using music as a tool for service in their communities. The completed banner will be displayed at MMI as a lasting symbol of both the school’s commitment to music education and the creative partnership between MMI and CCTI.