Well, it worked. Here is Mr. Wade's response to mine asking for the choral music program to be resurrected.

Mr. Hays,

Thank you for your kind words and for reaching out to express your passion for the choral music program at Forest High School. I truly appreciate your connection to our school and your family’s legacy—especially the lasting impact your mother made through her dedication to the arts.

I’m excited to share that we have taken steps to reintroduce choir at FHS. While we’re starting small this year, we see this as a strong first step toward rebuilding a vibrant program. Our goal is to grow it steadily and provide our students with opportunities to perform, develop their talent, and eventually compete in choral events across the state once again.

It’s important to us to honor the history and contributions of those who came before us, and I’m hopeful that this renewed focus will reflect the spirit of the program your mother so lovingly built.

Thank you again for your support and continued interest in Forest High School. I’d be happy to keep you updated on our progress as we move forward.

Sincerely,
Matthew Wade
Principal
Forest High School