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JROTC, strings among new programs this year at area municipal schools

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Published: September 25, 2019 4:00 AM CT
<strong>Fifth-grader Kennedy Evans follows instructions on how to properly hold the violin during a strings class at Bon Lin Elementary on Sept. 11, 2019. The Bartlett Community School District has added strings to its music program at two elementary schools including Bon Lin.</strong> (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Fifth-grader Kennedy Evans follows instructions on how to properly hold the violin during a strings class at Bon Lin Elementary on Sept. 11, 2019. The Bartlett Community School District has added strings to its music program at two elementary schools including Bon Lin. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)

Several suburban school districts are rolling out and expanding programs, partnerships and positions this fall.

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Arlington Community Schools Bartlett City Schools Lakeland Schools System

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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.


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