A New Era

This past Thursday my youngest son walked out of school officially a senior. He has gone down the rite of passage. 6 years of elementary school, 3 years of junior high school and 2 years of high school to reach this point.
He is the epitome of the phrase “Each child is different”. Our oldest son and daughter were the athletes. Tee Ball, Baseball, Softball, Football, Golf were the major items of their radar. For Josh he endured soccer and baseball until band came around. In seventh grade he picked up an Alto Saxaphone and never looked backed. He found his niche. Along with Piano he has played oboe, clarinet, flute and a few other items as well. He became Mr. Music much to his parents delight who were the ultimate band geeks. This year he will be the lone baritone sax player.
When we moved to Houston he enrolled at Westfield High School which is one of the best band programs in the state. In a time when schools are cutting music programs this one keeps flourishing. Band Kids shine better than any group in school. The seniors from this band have recieved scholarships from Rice, UT, and Texas A&M.
It maybe my bias but athletics isn’t for everyone. Kids have different talents and school must be diversified enough to grow these talents. It isn’t only about band but also choir and drama also.

Allan Jenkins