Perry Frank, a longtime band director at Grapeland ISD, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2017, following a heart bypass surgery the previous day. Frank, who was 61 years old at the time of his death, had dedicated over a decade to leading the Mighty Sandie Band, also known as The Wind Machine. His sudden passing left a deep void in the Grapeland ISD community, where he was beloved by students, parents, and colleagues alike.
Initially, Frank's death was attributed to complications from
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