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February 27, 2012

Marcia Yost helps make Goshen sound better than ever

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THE GOSHEN NEWS

GOSHEN — Marcia Yost has been a pillar of the musical arts in Goshen since the 1980s when she became the choral director at Goshen High School. Under her guidance the past 29 years, the GHS choral programs have garnered three state championships and five runner-up finishes. She is chairperson of the GHS music department, a TAP master teacher and has served as the Director of Music at the First Presbyterian church in Goshen for more than 20 years. And, at age 58, Yost’s voice and influence is still hitting a high note in the community.



Explain a little about yourself

My daughter Madeline and I enjoy traveling and spending time at the lake. Madeline is currently a junior at Goshen High School where we are involved in many music endeavors together. I adopted Madeline in China in 1995 and it is the greatest experience of my life.  

I love Goshen. I love the diversity here and I am always proud to say I grew up here and am a product of the Goshen Community Schools.  



Where did you grow up?

I am a life long resident of Goshen as is my father, and two generations before him.  



What schools did you attend and what years did you graduate?

I went to Riverdale Elementary School (now Merit Learning Center) and lived on West Wilkinson Street in Goshen my entire school years. I also attended Towncrest Junior High School (now Goshen Middle School) and graduated from Goshen High School (1972), the University of Indianapolis (bachelor’s of music education 1976) and Western Michigan University (master’s of music, music education 1984).



What is your fondest memory of Goshen?

This really isn’t a single memory, but I am proud of this community and its incredible support of the arts. The support for music and visual art here makes this community a very special place. We are rich in this culture from the Music Together program, in our schools, at Goshen College and in the many arts organizations in our community for adults like Goshen Community Chorale, the Maple City Orchestra and The New World Theatre.



What about Goshen would you like to see changed or improved?

I would like to see the “impression” of our community changed. We have an absolutely incredible school system, a vibrant and exciting downtown and wonderful diversity.  Sometimes I feel like we don’t blow our horn enough. Goshen is a great place. I feel we all need to work harder at getting that message out.



What is this community’s best-kept secret?

This community’s best-kept secret is our school system. Our school corporation is meeting the needs of students from many backgrounds with excellence. We have programs in our schools that others come to see and try to emulate. Our teachers work tirelessly to boost achievement, and do so on a daily basis. Our schools and teachers are outstanding!



Is there anything else you’d like to say about what this community has meant to you?

This community is home to me and always has been. There is warmth here that sustains me. There is a friendly face and incredible caring atmosphere in this town. I hope we continue to cherish what is important in the word “community.”  For it is what makes Goshen special.

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