We can do better when it comes to WCHS band funding

To the editor:

I write to ‘SHOUT’ my support for proper and proportional funding for the Warren County High School band.

Duane Sherrill’s July 25 column on band funding, written from the heart and personal experience, was very truthful and it refreshingly brought attention to what we, as a community, have ignored for so long.

I will also stand with Commissioner Bill Zechman in his support for band funding. Mr. Zechman brought attention to the fact the present funding is next to nothing.

Duane Farnham, band director, is doing a great job teaching these young musicians. He needs more financial support from the community so his young band students won’t have to stand on street corners and solicit funds.

Let us not dishonor or discriminate against these music students by asking them to get their buckets and go door to door or stand in the streets to collect money to finance their wonderful world of music.

Like many others, I was blissfully ignorant concerning band funding. Only $25 or less per student, per year in government funding for this important subject is discriminatory and disgraceful.

I know this community can do better.

Sam Allen
Hickory Blvd.
McMinnville