Birth Place

Adel, Georgia

Total Years Teaching

34

Dates

November 5, 1916 - September 6, 1972

Colleges and Universities

1933-36 North Georgia College, Junior College

1942 Georgia Southern, B.S. Education

1961 Mercer University, Masters Education

1962 University of Georgia, Administration

1966 University of Georgia, Math

Teaching Experience

1938-62 Band Director, Tift County

1962-72 Principal, Tift County Elementary

Professional Organizations

NEA

GAE

TEA

DESP--Charter Member

Georgia Phi Beta Mu

Tifton Lions Club

Tifton Country Club

Choir Director, First United Methodist Church, 24 years
Organized and directed Men's Choir for 20 years

Special Honors

1972 Lake Drive School renamed Len Lastinger Elementary School

Len Lastinger Scholarship Music Award presented to outstanding student at Tift County HS Band each year

1955 Special honor with "This is Your Life 'Uncle Len" Lastinger Presentation

Special Honors To Performing Organizations

24 years high school band district festivals in concert, marching, and sight-reading at 98% superior ratings

Several performances at Orange Bowl, Gator Bowl and Gasperilla Parade

Parades and concerts in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama

Year Inducted

1987 Charter Member

Sponsor

Bobby Godwin