Ross Langdon, Middle School Band Director, announced the names of the five young musicians today.
The text of his announcement follows:
I would like to recognize these students that made the All-Region Middle School Band on Friday last week.
1. Jessica Cochran- Flute
2. Garrett Mayeaux- Bari Saxophone
3. Andrew Mulanax- Trombone
4. Caitlin Ross (Alternate)- Alto Saxophone
5. Christian Gouldie (Alternate) – Bass Clarinet
These students have showed tremendous leadership and playing ability on their instrument and have done an amazing job representing New Diana. I would like to thank the NDISD Staff, Pam Martin, and Greg Pope. I Would also like to recognize the amazing work that High School Band Director George Little has provided for our program.
Sincerely ,
Ross Langdon
The Advocate joins in congratulating the talents and efforts of the five, as well.
Well Done!
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New Diana joins ISD's across Texas with installation of drivers license scanning equipment, linked to an online sex offender registry.
In an effort to tighten campus security, and identify known predators before they are allowed access, New Diana Middle School announced it has installed and is using the Raptor V-Soft system.
The announcement, in the school newsletter this week, follows:
When you come to pick up your child at NDMS, you will experience a system designed to make our school safer by scanning licenses for the sole purpose of checking for sex offenders only. We will ask you or any other visitors to our campus to allow us to scan your license. If staying on campus, you will receive a sticker with your photo and destination while you are on our campus. While this can take a little more of your time, please realize that this is for the safety of your child and all students in our schools. Thank you!
The Raptor system has been in the news lately, due to a lawsuit in Lake Travis over it's use, alleging violations of parents constitutional rights, including freedom to associate with their children at school, and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. The case has yet to be tried.
Responding to that suit, Houston based Raptor Systems said it was unaware of other similar lawsuits.
On it's website, Raptor claims to have the system installed in 5000 schools, including Southside, McKinney, Tyler, Kilgore and Athens ISD's in Texas.
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