The Indianola High School Choir competed at the State Solo/Ensemble Contest at Newton High School Saturday. Junior baritone Gabe Buthmann was chosen as a “Best of Center” recipient, and he will move on to compete at the Best of Center Showcase at Iowa State University in May. Overall in the vocal competition, Indianola received 24 Division “I” ratings, 25 Division “2” ratings, and two Division “3” ratings. As for the larger ensembles, the A Cappella treble vocal group, A Cappella bass vocal group, A Cappella madrigal, brass choir, woodwind choir, and chamber orchestra, all received 1 ratings.