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As students matriculate through the fine and the Wellston Winds, partner with our state, and nation. We have traveled all over
arts program, the number of activities available schools to provide performance and fine the state visiting art departments at various
increases. Middle schoolers see the addition arts opportunities for our students. These college campuses and participating in
of band to visual arts and chorus, while high opportunities give students a chance to see workshops led by college professors. These
schoolers can participate in theatre as well. music and the arts as a part of their world and experiences offer my students an opportunity
The annual Band Night in October and make connections between their school work to experience college life prior to making
Choral Extravaganza in November bring and community.” decisions on their future.”
together the marching bands and choral To shine a light on the visual arts, the Recently, the high school theatre
groups from the district’s 13 middle and high school system also partners with The Fine programs have taken their talents to the next
schools. Every year, hundreds of students Art Society of Middle Georgia to display art level. In 2018, all five high schools placed
and thousands of spectators turn out for the of students in the Galleria Mall for a full week in the top three in regional one-act play
marquee events. every March, giving student artists a chance competitions, while three – Warner Robins,
“It is hard work, but gratifying,” Jacobsen to earn scholarships and grow their portfolio. Northside, and Perry – won their region
said of the middle and high school musicians. The Perry Arts Group also offers students the outright. At the state level, Warner Robins
“It’s astonishing how talented they are and the opportunity to exhibit their work and compete High won runner up in Georgia High School
sound they produce. Many of our students in an art show for cash prizes. Association Class 5A, while both Northside
earn the right to participate in All-State Band Perry High AP Art Teacher Cathy Heller High and Perry High won 3rd place in their
and All-State Chorus – the highest honor a commented, “My students and I are so grateful respective classifications, 6A and 4A.
band or choral student may achieve.” for the support of the fine arts in Houston With all the ways the students and
Feagin Mill Middle School Band County. Participating in the visual arts has community benefit from the district’s
Director Lloyd McDonald said, “Several provided many of my students the opportunity programs, it’s easy to see that the fine arts are
local organizations, such as the Warner to be competitive and win numerous awards thriving in the Robins Region.
Robins Community Concert Association and scholarships throughout our community, - by Andrew Smith

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