Kie’Asha Tate with her trumpet.
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for D-Day recognitions. Juvon showcases
the “Belaire High Royal Wave Band” through
marching, band for The Wearin’ of the Green,
St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Warren Drake, Superintendent of Schools
East Baton Rouge Parish, wrote “Mr. Pollard
is a great person of character as well as an
accomplished musician. He has what leaders
require to be successful. Vision, enthusiasm,
organization and commitment. He is a doer!
Some talk the talk but Juvon walks the
walk! His students follow his lead and will
go through a brick wall for him. That is the
testimony to assisting and helping others.”
And the uniforms? They’re still being used
at Istrouma!
This incident represents another example of
adversity advancing to accomplishment. Had
it not been for an unfortunate incident with the
smashed trumpet, I would not have met Juvon
Pollard, secured the needed uniforms for the
Istrouma Band and enjoyed following the
accomplishments of a great band director.
And what about Kie’Asha?
Kie’Asha Tate graduated from Istrouma High
School and attended Southern University as
a Mass Communications Major. She is also a
Mental Health Technician and is considering
enrollment in the military, hopefully advancing
graduation from Southern. Every day she
plays and practices the same trumpet that Pat
replaced and hopes to join a local band to
perform for parties, weddings, and events.
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