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From 6 for Figgie International. When I found that out, I asked him how it went, because Old Man Figgie was a live wire, famous for being very domineering, demanding, bombastic and controlling. He was named one of Fortune 500’s toughest bosses. He would curse people, making girls cry. The stories I heard about him were just nightmarish. He had a Hall of Shame book, where the entire company could see his employees’ mistakes. A hugely successful

well-being.”

Hanover County is one of only 19 school divisions in Virginia to achieve the coveted status this year. There are 132 school divisions in the Commonwealth.

The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization, awards this designation to school divisions and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment to offering comprehensive music education to all students. It further serves to recognize the outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of the curriculum.

“This special recognition speaks volumes to the amazing talent and devotion of our music teachers in Hanover. They are able to harness and develop the unique talent of each of their students, providing life-changing experiences in the classroom and performances,” said Dr. Keith Matthews, Performing Arts Curriculum Specialist. businessman, the guy started with nothing and created a huge empire. My hat’s off to him, but he was pretty abusive. All of my customers who had worked for him had told me horror stories, so I asked this country boy how it went working for Figgie.

For more information about the “Best Community for Music Education” program, please visit https://www.nammfoundation.org/what-we-do/ best-communities-music-education Information submitted by Chris Whitley Assistant Superintendent, Community Engagement and Legislative Affairs, Hanover County Public Schools.

“Great,” he said. “I don’t have any problems.”

“Really?” I asked. “Everyone else does.”

“Not me. The day I interviewed for the job Figgie told me, ‘I’d like to hire you, I think we can work together.’ I said that I’d take the job, but under one condition.

Figgie asked me what it was, and I told him, ‘Your reputation precedes you a little bit, and I want you to know that the day you curse me or raise your voice to me or demean me in any way, I’m going to come across that desk and stomp a mud hole in your face that you’ll never forget.’ He looked at me and said, ‘I can’t believe you talked to me like that!’ I told him, ‘That’s the rules of my working for you. Take it or leave it’.”

Figgie gave him the job. They worked together for years, and he never had a problem (or, the tyrant never gave him a problem).