Arts Hall of Fame inductees announced

Composer John Hausermann, Michael Dean (Class of 2007), Hutton Jones (Class of 1977) and the 1978-79 Troubadours make up the 2014 class of the New Richmond High School Fine Arts Hall of Fame.

Induction ceremony and the Fine Arts Hall of Fame concert will be held Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school theater.

Click on the play button below to watch a video by NRHS music director Doug Heflin and Fine Arts Hall of Fame officers Abby Jewell and Laura Bosse talk about the 2014 class.



"We have a great class," said NRHS music director Doug Heflin. "It includes Michael Dean who was instrumental in starting the Hall of Fame; Mr. John Hauserman, a composer who lived on Pond Run Road and who donated our grand piano; Hutton Jones, who was accomplished in both music and athletics; and the 1978-79 Troubadours."

Troubadours 1978-1979.
As the program grew under the direction of Bill Kick, the groups became more skilled and refined their approach to contest. This group became the first group to receive a superior rating at State contest. This, in turn led to almost 100 additional superior ratings over the last 30 years.

Michael Dean
Michael Dean is being inducted as the last charter member of the Hall of Fame Michael spearheaded effort to create Hall of Fame and led the Troubadours through some very strong years including becoming a National Arion Foundation Award winner and member of Carnegie Hall production.

John Hausermann
John Hausermann is a renown composer of symphonic and chamber music. He was commissioned to compose “Saint Francis’ Prayer for the 1970-1971 school year. In addition, his donation of the grand piano still benefits music students at NRHS.

Hutton Jones
Hutton Jones participated with great enthusiasm and skill all four years of High School and was considered an inspiration to his peers. In 2001, he recorded the album “Hutton Jones - In the BigTime”. In addition, Hutton was an accomplished athlete.