Dodgeland High School - Reflections Yearbook (Juneau, WI)

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Trying to choose one person to dedicate this year's annu- al to was hard until we learned of the fact that Dodge- land was losing one of its Greatest Hits '' Mr. Roberson, D.H.S. band director, has been an extremely dedicated leader for eight years; he has now decided to expand his horizons and make a career move. One of the aspects of Mr. Roberson's personality that the students will miss the most is his ability to relate to the students on a one-to-one basis. He treats students as commrades, making them feel as his equal. Mr. Roberson's devotion to the school was shown through his busy schedule. Not only did he organize high school activities, but he also taught elementary students. When much of the faculty spent their summer months vacation- ing, Mr. Roberson spent his summers preparing the march- ing band for concerts and competition. Many long, hard hours went iinto making his band a success. A typical stereotype of a band director is seeing him or her as the band leader, and the band leader only. Mr. Rober- son was an exception to the rule. Involvement in Junior Miss, the musicals, and every other activity or event that included sound kept this loyal musician busy throughout the school year. Roby's abilities at directing many talented students resulted in special honors for these pupils. He brought out musical inclinations in his students which helped them to achieve great awards. I believe that I, as a music educator, must clear the pathway and guide my students through the realms of music and develop in them a clear understanding of musical elements. In addition. I must allow them every chance possible to experience the ex- pressiveness in music and lead them to the development of appreciation and feeling. -Mr. Roberson. Many thanks goes out to an excellent band leader humanitarian for his eight years of service at Dodgeland High. Good luck in the future, Roby we'll miss you!!! 2