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West Marion High School band and show choir lauded by board

Marion County School District Board of Trustees · April 14, 2026

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Summary

Board recognized West Marion High School’s band and show choir for a season that included superior ratings across multiple categories, state championship qualification and strong performance from students and directors.

The board opened a special presentation to recognize arts accomplishments at West Marion High School. Principal Mrs. Dubose (speaker 7) introduced band director Mr. Tidwell (speaker 6) and show‑choir director Mr. Bullock (speaker 4), invited students forward and thanked staff and parents for their support.

Mr. Tidwell described a notable year for the band program, saying the band earned superior ratings across multiple adjudication categories for the first time the school remembers and qualified for state championships for the first time since before COVID. "We qualified to go to state championships for the first time since before COVID... we did make three excellent ratings," he said, thanking students and families for hard work and travel commitments.

Mr. Bullock summarized the show choir’s competitive season and the program’s goals to continue improving in contests and to provide students performance experience across grades by including middle‑school members. Board members and meeting attendees offered applause and congratulations.

The presentation concluded with photos and brief remarks; the recognition was ceremonial and no board action was required.