Harpers Ferry Icons Banjoman and Wall Retire After Decades

Harpers Ferry Icons Banjoman and Wall Retire After Decades

Harpers Ferry Middle bids farewell to two long-time staffers

The Journal | Monday, June 2, 2025

By Mckenna Galloway

Roy Banjoman and Charles Wall, long-time staff members at Harpers Ferry Middle School, retire after decades of dedicated service. Having graduated from Jefferson High School in 1982, both educators shaped the lives of countless students in the area. Banjoman, a physical education teacher and coach, managed multiple sports teams while Wall, the band director, transformed the music program and gained numerous awards for his students. As they depart, both expressed gratitude for their experiences in the supportive community of Harpers Ferry and emphasized their ongoing commitment to serve in various capacities as they begin this new chapter. This article by The Journal captures their heartfelt farewell.

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