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Lorraine
Paris has been
a beacon of
leadership and encouragement to the thousands of her students during
her 47
years as the band director at Newberry High School. Through her pioneer
spirit
and dedication, she shaped and maintained one of the outstanding band
programs
in our state.
As a
model
teacher, Miss Paris inspired many students to follow in her footsteps
and
inspired other band directors to follow her example. She has made
countless
contributions to the SCBDA and counts among her leadership roles -
president,
executive secretary and treasurer.
Miss
Paris is a member of Phi Beta Mu, the American School Band
Directors Association, and the National Women's Band Director's
Association.
Among her many awards and honors is her induction into the South
Carolina Music
Educators Association's Hall of Fame, the 1982 Theta Chapter
Outstanding Band
Master Award as well as the 1991 Outstanding Contributor Award.
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