Graduation day in Beaumont, Texas

The Jimmy Simmons Music Building is home to the Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, this institution offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, as well as a curriculum that fosters creativity and inspiration in students every day. Students at the department have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the cultural study of music, participate in various ensembles, attend live performances, compose original pieces, and refine their musical talents. Located in Southeast Texas, the department encourages students to engage with the local cultural scene, including institutions such as the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society, Beaumont Community Players, Beaumont Ballet Theatre, and the Beaumont Civic Ballet. Graduates of the department have gone on to successful careers in music, such as Trevor Duell, a member of the 25th Infantry Division Band and a Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music alumni, who recently put together a tribute for the 80th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor featuring the Paradise Brass Quintet.

The Jefferson County Youth Academy, located at 5030 U.S. 69 in Beaumont, Texas, is a school that offers the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (J.J.A.E.P.). This program, also known as the Day Boot camp, is a collaborative effort between the Jefferson County Commissioners, Sheriff's Office, Juvenile Probation Department, State District Judge, and Region V with various Jefferson County School Districts. The goal of the program is to involve students and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in working towards a common goal. There are three categories of students at the institution: those on probation, on deferred prosecution, or expelled from their home school without court intervention. The staff at the Jefferson County Youth Academy is dedicated to providing quality education to at-risk students, with the support of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Juvenile Justice Judges, Juvenile Probation Department, Parents, and the Jefferson County School Districts. The Youth Academy is open to male and female students aged 10 to 16, with the possibility of remaining in the program until completion of requirements or graduation at age 17. All students must undergo medical and mental screening before entering the program. The institution can accommodate up to 90 students, focusing on juvenile offenders on probation and at-risk students.