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Posted on: March 11, 2020

RPHS Band Teacher honored at Gem Theater

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Ray-Pec High School Band Teacher John Wilson was honored with a standing ovation on March 7, during Jazzin'at the Gem at the American Jazz Museum for his many years of teaching. Wilson is retiring from the school district at the end of this school year.

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