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High school band directs themselves after teacher quit – Photo credit: Photo by Samuel Ramos on Unsplash

Community, Joy, Popular

High school marching band direct themselves after they’re left without a director

Jacalyn Wetzel

10/18/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026