Byron “Bud” Hull Filben, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on April 5, 1934, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to the late William and Mabel Filben. Bud led a fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories for his family and friends. He […]
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Photo Provided â JM Band Director Tracey Filben and SMS Band Director Jason Birch display their schoolsâ award.
MARSHALL COUNTY – Two local band programs were recognized for their achievements in the classroom, with John Marshall High School and Sherrard Middle School’s bands being awarded an award for their academic achievement.
The Marching Monarchs and the Sherrard Middle School Band were awarded the annual WVSSAC / Farmers & Mechanics Insurance Academic Achievement Award by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. In the 2019-2020 school year, the JM Band, under the direction of Tracey Filben, was 3.8. The Sherrard Middle School Band, led by Jason Birch, had an overall GPA of 3.878. Sherrard has earned the award twice in the past four years.