Longtime band director honored by former students.
Heather Carraway (from left) stands with David Harris, Fort White High School band director, as they show a plaque and bandroom dedication placard for the late Ed Amaya. Amaya’s family members Peggy Amaya, Miranda Amaya-Firpo and Rafael Amaya-Firpo were also attended the program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — Sharing memories, music and tears, more than 100 people gathered in the Fort White High School band room Monday evening to honor the school’s first band director, the late Ed Amaya.
