Mr. Macon Honored

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 is a day that I'm sure will forever be etched into our fantastic musical arts director Lendal Macon's memory. It was the day that the school board met and passed the following resolution:

Resolution of the Holtville Unified School District

Whereas; Mr. Lendal Macon began his career at Holtville Unified School District in 1976 and has served the students of Holtville for over 33 years; and

Whereas; Mr. Macon has taught Band, Chorus, Drama, World History and numerous other classes for thousands of students in a superior manner; and

Whereas; Mr. Macon honorably represented the school by conducting the Viking Band of Pride as they played for President Ronald Reagan; and

Whereas; Mr. Macon’s band program is highly regarded throughout the region, and has received numerous awards and accolades, including first place at the Holiday Bowl Parade and the Perpetual Sweepstakes trophy at the Cattle Call Parade; and

Whereas; Mr. Macon has a great love for his school and students, shown repeatedly through his actions, and represented by his induction into the Holtville High School Hall of Fame; and

Whereas; Mr. Macon is greatly respected by his colleagues, parents, students, and the community at large for his dedication to his profession; and

Whereas; Mr. Macon, a graduate of Holtville High School himself, has upheld and promoted the great Holtville High School tradition of a commitment to excellence;

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that from this day forward, that the classroom previously known as
"The Band Room" be forever known as,

"The Lendal Macon Music and Arts Center"

Presented by the Holtville Unified School District Board of Trustees
May 2009


The resolution was signed by our Board President, Kevin Grizzle, Board Clerk John Hawk, Members Rochelle Rolfe, Ben Abatti, Jr. and Matt Hester. Student Board Member Sarah Jane Abatti and I also had the honor of signing the resolution.

After the resolution was read, Mr. Macon was shown the very large plaque that will be displayed on the building in his honor. The resolution and plaque resulted in a standing ovation for Mr. Macon, one of several during the evening's concert event.

At the concert, Mr. Macon was honored by the Band Boosters, who joined with Laura Goodsell to provide him with a special three day vacation to Las Vegas, including tickets to a great show.

In addition, the senior girls in the Chorus presented Mr. Macon with a single rose each, accompanied by a hug for their long time teacher.

Mr. Macon was also honored by alumni who played with the band as well as by Mrs. Hester, the principal at HHS who presented Mr. Macon with a lifetime pass to all events held at the high school.

Mr. Macon's wife Victoria was on hand for the occasion, as were many dignitaries from the community, including the city council and Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, the concert was FANTASTIC. We have a tremendous amount of talent in this community and the students were allowed to show it off last night through their voices and instruments.

A very fitting farewell concert for one of Holtville's treasures.