Marching to Success

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Georgia-Pacific is joining the Diboll Lumberjack Band in their march for success. The forest products company is donating $1000 to the school’s music program to help purchase instruments, provide travel to and from band competitions, and supplies for the classroom. Recently Georgia-Pacific representatives visited with Diboll High School Senior band members and their director as the band prepared for a regional competition. Pictured (l to r) Michael Watson, Georgia-Pacific Diboll Lumber Safety Manager; Jim Cumbie, Georgia-Pacific Director of Human Resources; students Adrian, Reyes, Hannah Phillips, Karina Hernandez, Adrian Alonzo, Terrell Finley, Devan Shea, Victor Garcia, RJ Alvarez, Leslye Carreon, Erin Hadnot, Karoline Flores; Todd Dock, Diboll High School Band Director; and Yana Ogletree, Georgia-Pacific Public Affairs Manager for Texas/Louisiana.

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