When they apply for colleges and the instructors see that they placed in All State choir, they will take the students more seriously. As they know how grueling and competitive it is. They will know that these students can succeed.

When we enter in the future, students will know that we have the talent and quality to enter such as contest and that students should be confident about their abilities.

In my experience, music is an opportunity to relax when things are stressful in my life. It provides relief and it has always been a safe heaven and I know that I can always depend on that organization. It is something that helps me escape. It is also a healthy opportunity for people to keep themselves grounded. Singing conveys many emotions- motivation, excitement, inspiration and expression.

Derek also is very unselfish. He will always hit the open guy, which is the mark of a good player. He realizes that it takes all five guys on the floor to win the game. Even though he could go out and score 40 or 50 points, he knows that we wouldn't win many games like that.

You are not, nor ever will be, better than anyone else besides the person you are now.

This reserve will enable the Foundation to maintain its level of giving in varying economic conditions, as well as provide flexibility to respond to unforeseen needs, such as the recent Tsunami, US Gulf Coast hurricanes and the South Asia earthquake.