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MARCHING INDIANS

Mary Collins is currently in her 29th year at ECHS and her 27th year as the Band Secretary. Originally from Stafford, Kansas, Mrs. Collins graduated from Ste phens College in Columbia, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science. When she’s not at school working with the band, she’s busy celebrat ing newborn babies with her company, Welcome Storks. Serving Newnan and surrounding areas, Welcome Storks are 6-foot tall stork signs that announce to friends and neighbors that a precious baby has arrived. She and her husband, Clay Collins, enjoy spending time with their family - Kate Collins, Meg and Jef ferson Yancey, and grandson, Henry Yancey.

MARY COLLINS BAND SECRETARY

JAMES CHRISTIANSEN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS

James Christiansen is in his fifth year as band director at Lee Middle School after serving as band director for nineteen years in the Houston County School System. Mr. Christiansen is a graduate of Georgia Southern Uni versity where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree. He also holds a Master of Music Education degree from Auburn University and an Education Specialist degree from Georgia Southwestern State University. Mr. Chris tiansen was a marching member of Magic of Orlando and the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Christiansen is an active tubist in the Middle Georgia Area. He is a charter member of Wellston Winds, and is co-founder of Camp ExtravaBANDza! summer music camp. His bands have earned consistent superior ratings at their yearly performance evaluations. Mr. Christiansen is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, NAfME, and Georgia Music Educators Association where he has served as Honor Band Clinic Organizer, Band Chair and Vice District Chair for District Eleven. Mr. Christiansen and his wife, Donna, enjoy spending time with their dogs, traveling during the summer, and attending Georgia Southern Football games in the fall. They are currently dreaming of their next travel adventure.

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