Almost a year later, and I just found out that Mr. Arots passed away! I am deeply saddened to hear that he is gone. I always challenged him- asking for new uniforms, wanting to change the music for the field show- but he was a good man taken much too soon! Melanie Ann Timney Reyne, Padua Academy Class of 1993, Alto Sax- Concert Band, Wind Ensemble,and Marching Band 1989-1993.