Robert Rice honored by Harding School
Former Harding Band, Orchestra, and Choir Director Robert R. Rice was honored on Thursday, May 17th, at the school's concert.
Mr. Rice received a Proclamation naming the day "Robert Rice Day" in Lakewood from Mayor Thomas George's office, as well as receiving a congressional recognition from Congressman Dennis Kucinich's office.
Rice wrote "The Harding March" for the school years ago. Present Harding Band Director Brian Griebel, invited Mr. Rice back to direct the tune.
It was a night of memories.
It was accompanied by a chorus, and the audience was then invited to sing along.
Mr. Rice received a Proclamation naming the day "Robert Rice Day" in Lakewood from Mayor Thomas George's office, as well as receiving a congressional recognition from Congressman Dennis Kucinich's office.
Rice wrote "The Harding March" for the school years ago. Present Harding Band Director Brian Griebel, invited Mr. Rice back to direct the tune.
It was a night of memories.
It was accompanied by a chorus, and the audience was then invited to sing along.
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Lakewood Mayor Thomas George with Robert Rice -
Mr. Rice, with his famous "electric baton" that he presented to Brian Griebel and the Harding Music Department
