Robert Lee âBobbyâ Lawrence Jr. was known in Athens for his work as the band director at Clarke Central High School, where he worked for 10 years. He died of COVID-19 at the age of 61 on July 29, 2020.
When he first arrived at CCHS, the marching band consisted of about 20 students, said Mary Lawrence, his wife of six years. When he left, the band had tripled in size. He also expanded the schoolâs concert band program and brought home numerous superior ratings from the Georgia Music Educators Association.
What made him special, though, was his relationship with students, Mary Lawrence said. Robert Lawrence was passionate about encouraging students to attend college, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. According to his wife, some former students said he was the reason they chose to attend college, and that he was the first person to believe in them.
Fitzgerald students to participate in Pearl Harbor memorial parade
Fitzgerald students to participate in Pearl Harbor memorial parade By Kiera Hood | May 4, 2021 at 12:46 AM EDT - Updated May 4 at 12:49 AM
Fitzgerald, Ga. (WALB) - The Fitzgerald High School marching band and JROTC are heading to Hawaii.
On Monday, they held their first practices leading up to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in December. JROTC students practicing for the Pearl Harbor parade. (Source: WALB)
With instruments in hand, the Marching Canes and JROTC are setting their sites on Hawaii.
“Work hard, play hard,” said Band Director Jonathan Thurston. Jonathan Thurston (Source: WALB)
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WARREN/CENTER LINE/STERLING HEIGHTS As 2020 comes to a close with COVID-19 on everyone’s mind, some aren’t feeling the Christmas spirit.
Families are struggling financially due to loss of income or employment because of the pandemic.
A number of local students with help from staff are doing their part to make sure others have a happier holiday season despite their circumstances. Most activities were planned virtually.
Last month, Academy of Warren staff members provided 10 school families with a Thanksgiving dinner in which faculty donated nonperishable and canned foods. Diamond Hospitality, a restaurant management business located in Southfield, donated turkeys and other items. The families picked up their dinners Nov. 20 and also received food from the Gleaners Mobile Pantry.
Safe and Sound: Push Up Challenge raises awareness of veteran suicide
Safe and Sound: Veteran Suicide Awareness Pushup Challenge strengthens community By Tesia Reed | December 11, 2020 at 8:04 AM EST - Updated December 11 at 8:25 AM
Fitzgerald, Ga. (WALB) -A Fitzgerald High School JROTC program is going above and beyond to help raise awareness about veteran suicide in hopes of lowering the staggering numbers of people who take their lives.
“The Veterans Administration did a study and found that we were losing 22 veterans a day to suicide,” Chief Troy Hope said.
This number has triggered people across the state to do something. Raising Awareness for Veteran Suicide (Source: walb)