During the Carrollton Kiwanis Club meeting of Friday, May 15, 2026, the club honored the memory of Dr. Ernest McClendon. As a Kiwanis member for over 46 years, Dr. McClendon was known as an educator, civic leader, and friend to many. One of Ernest’s greatest passions was music, and he served the students and community as only the 2nd Director of the Carrollton HS Trojan Band from 1954 to 1968. His legacy is being carried forward through the “Dr. Ernest C McClendon Band Fund” which will help future Trojan Band musicians pursue extracurricular music study such as private lessons or summer camps. Accepting a contribution of $1,000.00 from the Carrollton Kiwanis Club Foundation is Dr. Chris Carr, current CHS Trojan Band Director.
Pictured : Dr. Christopher Carr and Randy Miller
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