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Guitarist Bud Preston receives
volunteer award Bud Preston,
who is a local guitarist and instructor, has shared his time, expertise
and resources with Claggett Middle School students for the past two
years.
"He comes to my classroom twice weekly
(at 7:45 a.m. nonetheless!) To help beginning guitar students succeed,
as well as make repairs on all guitars in ‘need’ and to replace the
countless broken strings," said vocal/general music teacher Nancy
Wojciak.
Wojciak nominated Preston for the
districtwide award.
Preston recently installed a slat wall
to properly store and display guitars already in the school inventory.
He also purchased two new guitars, countless sets of strings and other
accessories in support of the program.
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Preston founded the "Lookieme" program,
which provides guitars to students that might be financially
disadvantaged, emotionally troubled or might not otherwise have the
opportunity of a musical experience
"He raises money for guitars, materials
and instruction to help these students as music has helped him in his
adolescent years," Wojciak said. "He inspires by example."
Wojiack explained that 170 students
rotate through Claggett’s sixth grade guitar exploratory. She also
offers level 2 guitar in the seventh grade general music classes.
The Special Volunteer Award is
sponsored by the Medina City Schools Partnership Council and honors
persons who contribute to the education in Medina City Schools by
volunteering their time and talents.
Reprinted from the April 20th 2007
issue of the Medina County Gazzette
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