By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Two longtime music educators at Junction City High school, the late Charles Volland and Vaudene Field, are remembered by many people. Now they have been honored with the dedication of a Steinway Boston grand piano for use by performing arts students.
There was a dedication reception at JCHS on Wednesday where a plaque bearing the name of donors for the project was unveiled.
Volland and Field both were choral directors and taught in the music program for many years at JCHS.
Terrah Stroda, Vaudene's daughter, said they went on in different capacities with the school district as well until their respective retirements.
Stroda noted that the piano was a combined project. "We wanted to welcome the new high school, we wanted to honor our parents, and we wanted to celebrate music as a key integral part of Junction City High School."
Kathy Volland, Charles wife, said the piano was the culmination of hard work from different groups of people. "Charles started out here as a music teacher, a vocal music teacher and spent about 20 years of his life here ( JCHS ). He really enjoyed his time with the high school students."
Charles loved music, remembered his daughter, Jill Nelson. "That's where I get my passion and my love of music from, is my dad." Charles remained active in music after he became the communications coordinator for USD 475. He was involved with the Little Theater where he served as music director for shows and as a choir director.
