1998

Yearly Highlights
Michigan Jake (Louisville Metro) placed 2nd in the International Quartet Contest in Atlanta. The Louisville Times placed 6th in the International Chorus Contest, three points out of 5th place. In the International Bulletin Contest, Brad McAlexander (Gtr. Indpls.) placed 8th and Mike Van Cleave placed 14th. Brad McAlexander took over as the new editor of the IN-KY NOTES. The Cardinal District web page was born.

District Quartet Champion
Wabash Avenue
Tenor:  Bryan Hughes
Lead:  Paul Fernando
Bari:   Aaron Hughes
Bass:  Vince Winans

Novice Quartet Champion
Note Worthy

Senior Quartet Champion
Four At A Time

Plateau Champions
Plateau AAAA Champion:  Valleyaires
Plateau AAA Champion:  Masters of Harmony
Plateau AA Champion:  Men of Note
Plateau A Champion:  River City Rhythm

Most Improved Chorus
Most Improved Chorus (Fall): South Bend-Mishawaka

International Quartet Competitor(s) (Atlanta)
Michigan Jake - Finished 2

Small Bulletin
Editor: Frank Ridoux
Chapter: Kokomo
Publication: HAR-MO-NOTES

International Bulletin
Editor: Brad McAlexander
Chapter:
Rank: 8

Editor: Mike Van Cleave
Chapter:
Rank: 14

Hall of Fame Individual Inductee(s)
Virgil Sauls

Yearly Awards
Barbershopper of the Year:  Raman Briggs
Chapter of the Year:  Greater Indianapolis
Quartet of the Year:  Hoosier Grandpas