For 18 years, Jason Richins has led the band at Dodge City High School, and he’s not planning on leaving anytime soon. What began as a local job offer fresh out of college in 2005 has turned into a career-long legacy, and now Richins and his wife have really invested...
As director of bands at Milton High School in northern Georgia, Chris Shumick has taken his students on a trip across the country every other year. Now in his 11th year at Milton, Shumick enjoys showing his kids what New York City and Los Angeles have to offer, with...
We’ve all been there: trying to fit everything we think we need in a suitcase, on top of needing bulky (yet necessary) winter gear. Ditch the stress that comes along with traveling during the snowy season, with these pro tips. Embrace packing cubes. At first,...
One of the most exhilarating and memorable student travel activities out there is seeing a Broadway show. Though the pandemic hasn’t made taking students to see a show among the bright lights easier, there’s still ample room to safely experience the magic of Broadway....
For five years, Michael Stone has been leading Bourbon County High School in Paris, Kentucky to success. Under his leadership, the marching band has won state championships and national championships. These accomplishments have been leading up to this year’s trip to...
New York City is always ready to wow visitors, but the five boroughs are particularly dazzling from Thanksgiving through New Year. The city’s fifth season (aka the holiday season) will feel especially festive this year, as many beloved events have returned once again....
