Congratulations to George (Marion MS Music) and Kenleta Pokorski
on the birth of their granddaughter, Kenley Marie Pollard, 
April 13 to Laura and Jason Pollard (their first child)
Laura is teaching elementary school at Don Roberts Elementary in North Little Rock.  
Laura and Jason are proud parents
Laura's twin sister Marie is the proud Aunt!

Laura' email - laurapopollard@facebook.com 
George's email - gpokorski@msd3.org

Congratulations to John Armstrong (Texarkana College Hill MS)
 on his new 7 lb 14 oz beautiful grandson,
born to his daughter, Kristin Diaz and son-in-law, Billy Diaz of Plano. 

Mom and baby are doing great. 

She told John last night you can already tell he is smart and talented!

Johnarmstrong.band@yahoo.com

Congratulations to Lauren and Shawn McCracken (Marion)
on the birth of their daughter, Julia Adams McCracken
on October 3, 2012 at 8:13 pm
7 pounds, 4 ounces

"Perfect" according to Mom and Dad

Shawn's email is smccracken@msd3.org 

Congratulations to Tim (Jonesboro) and Nakeli Hendrix
on the birth of their son, Dean Kanoa Santiago Hendrix
Friday, September 28 at 10:28 p.m.
8 pounds 7 ounces - 21 inches long
Mom, Dad and big sister, Sophia, are all doing great!

 tim.hendrix@jonesboroschools.net

Congratulations to Micah (Westside Jonesboro) and Kaylynne Glover (Westside Colorguard)
 on the birth of their son Henry Keith Glover
on December 10th at 3:24pm
7lbs 14oz, 21 inches in length
  

 micahfglover@gmail.com

Congratulations to Richie (Paragould) & Heather Williams 
on the birth of their new son, Dexter Alexander Williams
at 10 am on Saturday, October 8, 2011
22 in long - 7 lbs, 5 oz  

You can send a note to them at rwilliams@paragould.k12.ar.us

Congratulations to Mike (SAU) and Melissa Britt
on the birth of their first child Makayla Rhea Britt
born Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 11:31 pm
7 lbs. 2 oz., 19 ½ inches long
Mike, Melissa and Makayla are all doing well. 

mjbritt@saumag.edu

Congratulations to former Arkansas Band Director Marie (Pokorski) Millikin and her husband Brian
on the birth of their daughter, Ruby Maddelyn Millikin (going by Maddie),
born at 10:23 am on August 9,
7 pounds and 10 ounces
Grandparents are George (Marion) and Kenleta Pokorski 

You can send a note to Marie at marie.millikin@gmail.com and George at georgepokorski@sbcglobal.net.

Congratulations to Mike Jones (Van Buren)
proud Grandfather of not one but TWO new grandchildren! 
His daughter Kim had Austin Thomas Clark in North Carolina on May 17. 
His son Chris and wife Kathy had Emily May Jones on May 19.

Both families are now healthy and doing well!

Mike’s email is mjones@vbsd.us

Congratulations to Nathan (Piggott) and Cassandra Evans
on the birth of their first child, Luke Collin Evans
Friday, May 20th at 8:46am - 6 lbs, 4 oz - 20 inches long 

Luke is doing great but Cassandra was admitted to the hospital on the following
Tuesday due to an infection along with heart and lung problems. 
Thanks to the wonderful doctors at nurses at St. Bernards in Jonesboro,
she was able to return home to her baby on Sunday, May 28th. 
She is recovering well, but continued prayers are always appreciated. 

 Nathan's email is:  nathanbevans@hotmail.com

Congratulations to Linda and Ed Abbott (ASBOA Honorary Springdale) 
on the birth of their granddaughter, Clairissa Marie,
February 7, 2011. 
6 pounds 3 ounces - 19 inches long. 
Mother is their daughter Ashleigh



 Grandpa thought he was looking at an angel -  the1bandman@cox.net
 

Congratulations to Shandee (Morrilton) and Paul Gordon
on the birth of their second son, Fallon. 
Monday, October 11, 2010 - 8lbs 14ozs - 20" long
Mom and Fallon are doing very well – older brother Fin is adjusting. 

Shandee’s email is shandeegordon@yahoo.com

Congratulations to Patti (Lavaca) and Alan Athey
on the birth of their second daughter
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 12:29 pm.
Her name is Allison Rae Athey
7 lbs 12 oz.
Patti says that they are all home resting.

Patti’s email is patti.athey@lavaschools.com .

Congratulations to Debbie and Travis Beard (ASBOA Honorary-Russellville)
on the birth of their twin grandsons, Owen and Bo O’Patry. 
Proud parents are Melanie and Brian O’Patry
and proud sister is Cali. 

Owen weighed 7.6 lbs. and was 20" long,

Bo weighed 5.8 lbs. and was 19.6” – “little” Bo is 1 minute older. 

 
Owen is the closer one, Bo is looking at the camera.

You can send congratulations to the Beards at tdbeard@suddenlink.net