Southwest DeKalb High School Trombone Ensemble

             P R O C L A M AT I O N
              RECOGNITION
           Honoring The Southwest DeKalb High School Trombone Ensemble

WHEREAS:      The DeKalb County Board of Education believes music and art education are essential
              components of the educational system; and

WHEREAS:      Music and art education are part of a well-rounded education; and

WHEREAS:      Art and music develop students’ creative problem–solving and critical thinking abilities; and

WHEREAS:      The Southwest DeKalb High School Trombone Ensemble, under the leadership of music
              director Mr. James Seda, exemplifies excellence in music and art education. The ensemble
              represents the best and the brightest in our District. Their dedication, commitment, and stellar
              talent are a testament to the positive impact of quality music and art education in our schools.
              The ensemble was recently selected to represent the District in a performance before the
              prestigious Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference in Athens, Georgia.
              This is an incredible accomplishment; and

WHEREAS:      The DeKalb County Board of Education is committed to supporting the continued development
              of this program and others to maintain and improve music and art programs for all students;
              and
THEREFORE:    We, the DeKalb County Board of Education, do hereby acknowledge and recognize the
              Southwest DeKalb High School Trombone Ensemble for their outstanding achievements, and
              commend the art and music educators for their efforts to enhance the quality of art and music
              education for all students. In official recognition whereof, we hereby affix our signatures, this
              12th day of February 2024.




                                       Mr. Diijon DaCosta Sr.                                     Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce
                                     Mrs. Vickie
                                      DeKalb     B.School
                                             County Turner,     Chair
                                                          District                                DeKalb CountyDaCosta,
                                                                                                  Mr. Diijon                 Vice Chair
                                                                                                                School District
                                              Board Chair                                              Board Vice Chair




                                                            Mrs. Cheryl Watson-Harris, Superintendent
                                                                   Dr.
                                                                    Dr.Devon
                                                                        DevonQ.Horton
                                                                                Horton
                                                                  DeKalb County School District
                                                                        Superintendent