9/19/14 - Howell High Schoolâs auditorium may have a new name if a proposal is approved to honor a long-time educator in the district. The Howell Board of Education on Monday will consider a proposal to re-name the Howell High School Auditorium in honor of High School Director of Choirs Rod Bushey. The plan, which is signed by Principal Jason Schrock, notes that when Bushey retires in 2016, heâll have completed a 44-year career in the district, having come to Howell in 1972 after completing his musical education degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. The letter goes on to say that during Busheyâs tenure, his choirs and ensembles consistently receive superior ratings at both district and state competitions and make over 40 community appearances during the school year including at the annual Fantasy of Lights and LACASAâs Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Bushey was also honored as the districtâs Educator of the Year in 1999. He was also named the Michigan School Vocal Music Association Teacher of the Year in 2012. The proposal would officially rename the auditorium as the âRod Bushey Performing Arts Centerâ with signage on both the exterior and interior, including a bronze plaque. The costs for the renaming, as well as a dedication ceremony, are estimated to exceed $9,000. However, those would be paid for through donations and fundraising. Mondayâs school board meeting starts at 7pm in the districtâs administration board room. (JK)
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