| I thank my lucky stars each day for our school's music director-
who took my fledgling children who entered this middle/high academic prep school on the precipice of leaving music, and brought them into an exciting world of quintets, classical music and Juilliard precollege with lots of encouragement, support and opportunities. My D always credits her in the bios that are included in concert programs. Morning meeting each day at high school is filled with the accomplishments of the sports heros, academic stars and arts recipients. And although my D missed over half of the winter quarter of her senior year involved in outside musical activities, the school bent over backwards to support and honor her achievements. I clearly remember the headmistress telling us "what good is an attendance rule, if it keeps the students from achieving that which the school has worked these many years to achieve, a student that excels in their field." She will always be my other hero.
Thanks for reminding me to tell then thanks AGAIN. So far as I am concerned, it will never be enough. |