“ I was a band student of Mr. Trantham at THS for 3 years. He had crucial positive influence on me. I always wondered if he knew how important his encouragement and support was. He made me believe I had talent and stressed the importance of college education. I would not have had the life or career I have without Mr. Trantham’s guidance during those difficult high school years. My condolences to the Trantham Family. ”