Landrum High School

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At Landrum High School, our Fine Arts Department is dedicated to inspiring deep, meaningful growth in our students. We focus on nurturing intellectual curiosity, social maturity, and a broad awareness of the world. Our goal is to mentor students in a way that enhances their artistic talents while building essential skills like critical thinking, emotional balance, and creative problem-solving. We believe that a strong foundation in the arts equips students for a lifetime of learning and personal success.

HAGUE WILLIAMS

Visual Arts

Hague Williams is a creative soul who wears many hats—artist, educator, UX designer, and all-around maker. He’s been sharing his love for art with students since 2003, teaching at both the collegiate and secondary levels. After earning his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he has worked on a wide range of creative projects. Originally from North Carolina, he holds two BAs—one in Art and another in Multimedia Arts from UNC-Asheville. Hague has shown his work in places as close as the Tweed Museum in Duluth, Minnesota, and as far as the Netherlands. Along the way, he’s picked up a few honors, contributed to UX design projects, and seen his work join collections, including at his alma mater UNC-A. Online:

www.haguewilliams.com/

JONAS NIX

Band Director

Jonas Nix is the band director at Landrum High School, where he continues his passion for music education. Previously, he revitalized the music program at North Central High School, successfully re-establishing the marching band after a decade-long absence. Known for his hands-on approach, Nix values his students' growth and sees their success as a reflection of his dedication. Despite facing challenges, including a tornado that damaged his former band room, he remains a resilient and committed educator.

ALLYSON ALLEN

Chorus

Allyson Allen is the choral director at both Landrum High and Landrum Middle School. She has a BS in Education & Music from Baylor University, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from Lesley University. Allyson has been a part of the District One faculty for over 14 years and has directed two of the Back to School choral productions, co-director of the District One Elementary Chorus productions, musical director of Annie Jr. Kids, Willie Wonka Jr. Kids and Honk, as well as seasonal concert productions. Music has taken Allyson all over the world as she has had the opportunity to perform in England, Scotland, Wales, Bahamas, Hong Kong, China, Ecuador and several states within the United States. Her hobbies include sewing and painting and of course, all things music.

PAUL HENDRIX

Orchestra

Paul Hendricks earned his Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Education in 1995 from UNC Greensboro and has been teaching music for 28 years. He has taught in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Chase Middle and High Schools, and has been the Band Director at Mabry Middle and Chapman High Schools. After having children in 2009, he transitioned to teaching Chorus at Landrum Middle and High Schools before returning to his passion for instrumental music as the Orchestra Director at both schools. Paul and his wife Hollie, who is the Band Director at RS Middle School, perform together as "The Accentrix." They live on a farm in Green Creek with their two sons, two dogs, three cats, five goats, and two miniature horses.

DR. TIM BAXTER FERGUSON

Theater

Dr. Timothy Baxter-Ferguson is a distinguished educator with a rich background in English and Theatre. Previously serving as a professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre at Limestone University, he has now transitioned to teaching theatre at Landrum High School. Dr. Baxter-Ferguson holds a B.A. from the University of Oregon, along with an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of South Dakota. His extensive experience in academia and theatre directing continues to shape his teaching, where he inspires the next generation of performers and creators.

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