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Babbitt and his wife, Cheryl, who is also retiring, have served as the Music Region 18 UIL executive secretaries for 50 years.
Babbitt joined HCISD in 1985 as the district's director of bands and music, going on to lead the district with over 15 band UIL sweepstakes. Babbitt retired from band directing in 2002 and was a full-time supervisor for HCISD fine arts until his retirement in 2004.
The district honored Babbitt’s award-winning career by naming the Performing Arts Center auditorium after him in 2006.
Click here to learn more about Babbitt's journey with music education, including teaching George Strait, or visit www.hayscisd.net.
Community members are invited to celebrate his music education career at the retirement ceremony.
- Aug. 17, 3-5 p.m.
- Hays CISD Performing Arts Center, 979 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle
- www.hayscisd.net
