Save Dr. Stephens' Job

Dr. Howard Stephens is the beloved and highly respected, Instrumental Music Director at the award-winning, nationally recognized Trabuco Hills High School.  We, the parents, students and community, are fighting to save his job. 

"Dr. Steps" as he is affectionately called, is the inspiration to hundreds of current students and alumni alike. Our children have flourished under his leadership, mentoring, steadfast loyalty and work ethic-- displaying teamwork, personal growth and high academic standards.

The THHS Music Boosters and students are strongly opposed to the dismissal of Dr. Stephens and would appreciate your signature on this petition to help us save his job and the and the jobs of his music coaching staff. 

ATTN: ALUMNI -- Please list the years you attended and what school you currently attend if you'd like to share. Thank you.

 



To the members of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District:




 




This petition with more than 700 signatures is on behalf of, and in protest of, the dismissal of Dr. Howard Stephens as the Instrumental Music Director of Trabuco Hills High School.  Though the leadership of the music program understand that you inexplicably support Craig Collins' personal wishes (as he told the Music boosters it was personal and nothing else.), we respectfully request that you review this petition and give special focus to the many heartfelt comments written by those who strongly disagree with this abrupt action which has already had significant impact and disruption of our 2014 Marching Band season.




 




Please understand that it is not 'just another music program'. Several of us have received your form letter from the Superintendent assuring us that 'we will still have music' at Trabuco. Any school can just have music. But not many schools can claim to have heart, strength, a passion and continued legacy of a nationally-recognized, award-winning music program - all designed and sustained by Dr. Stephens. It didn't happen overnight. But it is being destroyed overnight due to personal vendettas and one man's philosophy that he compares to high school sports.




 




We urge you to give this matter another look; it is not too late; give close consideration and look at the bigger picture. Most of all consider the consequences to our program moving forward in the immediate future. The seniors don't deserve this; the parents who WHOLLY financially support this program don't deserve this and lastly Dr. Stephens, who has invested 22 years in your district with distinction doesn't deserve this. It is a complete undermining of the program he has built and we support.




 




Thank you,




The Trabuco Hills Thundering Mustangs Music Boosters, Students, Alumni and Concerned Citizens


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