Banquet Update
Most of you have probably heard the sad news by now that this is Mr. McKinnell’s last year directing our orchestras. Over the years he has poured countless hours into our orchestra program while continuing to perform with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra as a professional musician, tutoring private students, and working in the Class Act program. He has certainly had his hands full, and as much as we hate to see him go, we can only be thankful for the wonderful gift he has given to our kids during their years learning from him.
This makes our time together at the banquet this Sunday all the more meaningful. We are thankful for a wonderful response so far of 197! I can increase our dinner order until Wednesday morning so call immediately if you still want to get tickets (714-854-9835). During the program this Sunday we will enjoy our last concert with Mr. McKinnell, we’ll eat a delicious dinner, we’ll honor our graduating seniors, student awards will be given, and of course we will be giving a tribute of our appreciation and a fond farewell to Mr. McKinnell. Don’t miss a minute of this wonderful evening!
If you would like to bring a card or note of appreciation to Mr. McKinnell, we will have a basket available to collect them on Sunday. Also, seniors, we would like to have a display of your pictures. We apologize for the short notice and ask if you can put a 5 x 7 or 4 x 6 photo in the orchestra mailbox by Friday. We will give the photos back to you on Sunday.
Thanks again for being a wonderful, supportive group of parents and students this year.
With appreciation,
Paula Parker & Christina Mueller