Palestine High School Alumni Association

Principal Shon Joseph, Bela Kelly Hafner, Shawn Murphy

Head Band Director

The November “HAT” Award recipient is Shawn Murphy. He was honored at the PHS Band Christmas Concert at the Civic Center (12-12-2008). Mr. Murphy was selected as the 3^rd recipient of the award of $100.00 and a memento of the recognition.

Shawn Murphy is the Head Band Director. From the PHS Band website, and in his own words, “has been the Head Band Director at Palestine HS since 2006.  graduated from the University of North Texas in 1998 with a degree in Music Education, Trumpet Concentration.  While at UNT, was the Drum Major of the UNT Green Brigade Marching Band 1995-1996 and played in the Concert & Symphonic Bands. He has been married to his wife Kim for 6 years and has a new baby boy named Mason.”