International Opportunity

You know, Granite, we use a lot of examples of how character and sports work together.  I liked your story about the NFL linebacker.  I heard about one involving a high school student and an honor band member who recently returned from a 16-day European tour organized by the Voyaguers International Ambassador's Program and the Colorado Ambassadors of Music.  Seems that Sean Kelly got the chance to perform in England, France, Austria, Switzerland and Germany as well as Luxembourg and Italy not only because he is an excellent drummer, but because his high school band teacher nominated him on merit of both his musical skill and his good character.  And not only did he share his great music with people from these countries, but "he appreciated the chance to build a positive representation of the U.S. in the European community. The whole point of the trip was to show Europe the American teenager."  We need more of this type of stuff from our teenagers...not only on the court and field...but in the classroom, in the community.  Good work Sean.