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When Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Monica Hawkins recently returned to her alma mater as a guest speaker, she embodied what is possible for Columbus City Schools (CCS) students.
![Lights, Sound, Action! Fort Hayes Students Produce Live Concert with Grammy-Award Winner Linda May Han Oh Trio]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774532742/ccsohus/dglailnfzngqdxwesolp/LindaMayThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774532742/ccsohus/dglailnfzngqdxwesolp/LindaMayThumbnail.png","width":420}])
From sound engineering to stage production, Fort Hayes Career Center students took full ownership of a professional concert experience.
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Join us at the McKnight Outdoor Education Center (3232 Indian Village Rd) on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Don’t forget your rain boots and outdoor gear!
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Fort Hayes’ students gaining real-world experience producing a concert featuring Grammy-winning jazz artist Linda May Han Oh.