Birth Place

Early County, Georgia

Birth Date

September 30, 1915

Total Years Teaching

36

Colleges and Universities

Mercer University

Georgia Southern College, Bachelor of Science in Education

Teaching Experience

Blakely, Georgia - 2 years

Waycross, Georgia 8 years

Fitzgerald, Georgia - 8 years

Rome High School - 1 year

Macon-Bibb County - 2 years

Jeff Davis High School - 2 years

Clayton County - 8 years

Retired in 1975

Professional Organizations

NEA

MENC

GMEA

GEA --Vice President

Georgia. Bandmasters Association

Waycross, Fitzgerald and Macon Rotarian

Blakely Lion Club

Hazelhurst Kiwanian--Charter Member

Special Honors

Georgia Phi Beta Mu

Failed to earn a superior rating only 4 times in district and state festivals including concert, marching and sight-reading.

Attended the National Festival the last two years it was held. Honor ratings earned both times.

Only one band member ever took private lessons from another director.

Special Honors To Performing Organizations

Trips to New Orleans, Jacksonville (Gator Bowl), Jackson, Mississippi, West Palm Beach, Florida and Daytona Beach, Florida.

Lead the parade for Governor Marvin Griffin's Inauguration

Year Inducted

1987 Charter Member

Sponsor

Robert N. Pierce