May 22, 2010 - 2010 Woodruff Salutes Recognition Ceremony

On May 22, 2010, arts in education leaders from across Georgia gathered at the Woodruff Arts Center for a special event celebrating the 2009-2010 Woodruff Salutes Georgia Arts in Education Leaders Honorees – Yatesy Harvey, Forsyth Central High School; Brenda May Ito, Columbus State University; Kirby Meng, Hickory Flat Elementary School; Ricky Williams, Bennett’s Mill Middle School; and Dr. Beverly Hall, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools.

Mr. William Bradley Bryant, 4th Congressional District Member of the Georgia Board of Education served as the Master of Ceremony for the program, recognizing the honorees in front of family, friends, nominators and educators from all over the state of Georgia with the presentation of awards.  Each honoree then highlighted the secrets of his/her success in impacting young people’s lives through the arts.  The program was streamed live via webcast. 

A celebratory reception was held following the Woodruff Salutes program in recognition of the 2009-2010 honorees and nominees.