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Board, Continued from page 5 knowledge and tools to better serve
as a school board member,” said Ro-
ing experiences and opportunities chon.
for growth. Rochon has a deep love for
His journey in public service music, and throughout his life, he
began during high school as an in- has incorporated it into his efforts in
tern for the late Congressman John community organizing.
Conyers. Rochon’s background in- “I would like to share my excite-
cludes involvement in local, ment about launching a Wayne-West-
statewide, and national elections, as land Community Choir. This
well as advocacy campaigns initiative aims to build bridges be-
“I decided to run for the Wayne- tween individuals by singing together
Westland School Board because I am and serving our community,” said
deeply passionate about the educa- Rochon. “Through music, we can
tional opportunities available to our unite and create a positive impact on
students. I believe that every child the lives of those around us.”
deserves a quality education and the All ages, skill levels, and musi-
support necessary to thrive,” said cians are welcomed.
Rochon. If you’re interested in being a part
Rochon originally ran in the spe- of the Wayne-Westland Community
cial election for State Representative Choir, email Rochon at rochonshan-
in District 25. non@gmail.com.
“I wanted to be part of the deci- “I genuinely care about the future
sion-making process that shapes our of our students in the Wayne-West-
schools and directly impacts our land School District and I am dedi-
community's future,” said Rochon. cated to fostering connections
Since being elected, Rochon has among people to enhance our com-
enrolled in courses offered by the munity's well-being,” said Rochon.
Michigan School Board Association. We congratulate Rochon and the
“In the past three months, I have other newly-elected board members,
completed over six courses, which and we thank them for what they do
have equipped me with valuable for our community and schools!

6 · April 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch