Concord De La Salle High School survived its biggest challenge to date, beating powerhouse Long Beach Poly 29-15 before 17,321 fans at Veterans Stadium on Saturday night. The win extended the Spartans' national-record winning streak to 117 games. This fall when the fields and lined, the crowds are out, the band is playing and the teams are taking the field, the iHigh Broadcast Network will be there. During the past four decades, the program has become known as the most prestigious scholarship program in the state. The Sterling Scholar program is conducted in five independent areas throughout the state s 40 school districts and 29 counties.
Music is considered one of the most competitive categories in the competition.
Judging criteria states, exceptional talent in composition, vocal or instrumental will be considered, but service to school or community through this talent will also be among determining qualifications. Benjamin Salisbury, a 2000 graduate of Sky View High School is Smithsfield, was awarded the 2000 Sterling Scholar Award in music. Entering the competition was no simple task. Salisbury was nominated by his principal, the required to submit an extensive application and portfolio. Most portfolios are so detailed one would think most applicants were college graduates.