South Stokes High School honored its first band director, Thomas E.

South Stokes High School honored its first band director, Thomas E. Deese, with the school's Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in Walnut Cove.

Deese was recognized as the director who started the school's band program and laid the foundation for its music tradition, and the honor was presented in front of students, staff and community members.

The award recognizes the people who built the school's programs and the legacy that carries forward through current students and staff.

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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 4, 2026 1:50 AM.