SEVEN DAYS AND COUNTING

Let the good-byes begin. Today, I started breaking away. First of all, I posed for this silly photo surrounded by all the trophies my choir has earned over the past 15 years. I always tell my students that awards in themselves are worthless, but the value is in the superior performance level that they represent. Looking at that cluster of trophies took my breath away. My mind took me back to kids that I have worked with over these years. I thought about the tremendous amount of time and effort that went in to each award. I also realized the personal price that I paid for each trophy. A lifetime of work is represented here. Work that I am very proud of. Work that I hope touched the lives of my students. Work that I am ready to pass on to another generation. U.I.L. - you and I are finished - I'll just sit back and enjoy being the judge.