Retired teachers Robert and son, Gary Rice, recently received Distinguished Volunteer Service Awards from the Lakewood Schools for their support this year with the Garfield and Harding Middle School music programs. The father-and-son team has volunteered with the Lakewood Schools, in conjunction with the City of Lakewood's Division of Aging. Robert is a former Lakewood Schools band, orchestra, and choral director, starting his career in Lakewood fifty years ago this fall. (1958-1983) Gary is a former special education teacher, and is retired from the Parma City School District. The two men had also collaborated in writing a march for the new Garfield Middle School. Mr. Robert Rice wrote "The Harding March" many years ago, as well. Pictured are (from left to right) Robert Rice, Julie Tabaj; Garfield band director, Gary Rice, and Mark Walter; Garfield principal. The photo was taken by Garfield student and trumpet player, Kole Miller.