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Recognizing the outstanding achievement of students at Fort Hayes High School for the completion of the PARAGON, VOL. 1: "Someday We'll All Be Free” music project.
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WHEREAS, Fort Hayes High School Principal Dr. Milton Ruffin and Assistant Principal Dr. Tony Anderson recently spearheaded a musical production project that elevated the voice and talent of students at their school; and
WHEREAS, the collaborative venture resulted in the creation of an album of songs created by the students inspired by their personal experiences which was entitled, PARAGON, VOL. 1: “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” a 16-track, multi-genre, multi-generational album featuring Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Dr. Milton Ruffin with the assistance of Grammy-nominated producer Giscard Xavier and fellow producer Brandon “B. Jazz” Scott; and
WHEREAS, the PARAGON, VOL. 1: “Someday We’ll All Be Free” album has received national attention and positive reviews from critics and has created opportunities for the students involved in both academics and music; and
WHEREAS, this project is a remarkable example of collaboration, musical talent, and ambition which inspires the expression of ideas, creativity, and the importance of being open to all experiences and viewpoints; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the outstanding achievement of the students and their advisors at Fort Hayes High School for the completion of the PARAGON, VOL. 1: “Someday We’ll All Be Free” music project.