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Boosters that helped us with the funding for the trip, thank you! The job of funding is often overlooked, but with the funding, a lot of the fun things we did on the trip would even happen. This whole trip may not even happen. So thank you for giving up funding and the time to make this trip possible!

-Alexandre Chidiac

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To all the chaperones that dedicated their time to assisting us at NYC, thank you. This trip would literally not be possible without you guys. Putting your time into watching us and hanging out with us. I will remember NYC for the rest of my life, so thank you!

-Alexandre Chidiac

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Dear orchestra boosters and NYC chaperones,

This trip would not be near possible without you. The unimaginable planning and fund raising that happened behind the scenes to allow us to see all the amazing things we did, I am so thankful for. I'm so happy my first time in New York (and on the East coast) had so many amazing things to see! As for the chaperones, thank you for keeping us safe. As is, keeping track of 64 students and their well-being is hard enough. Elevator complications made that even harder! The amount of times I saw chaperones waiting either at the hotel, subway or theaters was truly amazing and made us all feel so much safer. Thank you!

Zoe Le Mouel '25, Violin

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Thank you NYC chaperones for everything you did with us kids. I know sometimes some people like Tony were doing bad things but you guys always handled all the situations we put you into. You guys were all great and fun to have.

-Jesse Krentz Cello

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Boosters, thank you so much for all the time and efforts you devoted to make our trip possible and as fun as it was. I appreciate you all so much we couldn't have went without you.

Thank you so much,

Ku Barthelemy '27, tuba

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Thank you so much chaperones for everything you did to make this trip so fun for us. I had an amazing time on the trip and you guys made that possible.

Thank you so much,

Ku Barthelemy '27, Tuba

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Thank you, chaperones for making such an incredible trip possible! I am so grateful for the work you put in to make sure all of us stayed safe and having an amazing time, it couldn’t have been easy trying to manage so many students but thanks to you we got to experience such an amazing city with such amazing things to offer.

-Gael Durham (2027)

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Thank you!

Dear Chaperones,

Thanks to all the Chaperones that went to the New York City trip for keeping us all in one group.  There were many times that it felt like the Chaperones was herding cats every time we had to go travel somewhere in groups, and the herding was done in an incredible job. There were sometimes that groups started mixing but with the excellent leadership of the Chaperones, we were able to stay in our groups. If it were not for them, it would have been a mess, but because they were there, we were able to have the most enjoyable experience ever and I hope they were able to enjoy the trip as much as we did.

With much sincerity,

Antonio Delfino Percussionist 2025

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Thank you!

Dear Orchestra Booster,

My heart goes out to every single orchestra booster member who was able to make this trip possible. The amount of work that had to go into planning this trip plus the effort in raising the money so that every student could go to this amazing trip must have been immeasurable. There are no number of words that could quantify the amount of gratitude I feel towards you guys for making this possible. I really hope that you guys were able to experience the great harvest you planted.

Thanks again,

Antonio Delfino Percussionist 2025

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Boosters,

Thank you so much for everything you have done for this program! Being able to put a trip like New York for 64 kids isn't something to scoff at. Y'all dedicate your time and efforts to make it to these meetings, to help make the orchestra program better, and make things such as New York and Western happen this year. You give each and every one of us an opportunity to make new memories and enjoy it with each other. Thank you so much for making everything possible and giving us core memories each year!

Sincerely, Chase Guyton, '25, Clarinet

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Thank you all for coming help make this trip stable! There are so many little things that go unnoticed in the moment, but looking back were just as important (like staying behind for the stragglers.) Y'all were the foundation of this trip keeping us together and kept safe. Thank you for coming out to make this trip a blast, and I hope it was as good for y'all as it was for us!

Sincerely,

Chase Guyton, '25, Clarinet

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Dear Boosters,

I want to sincerely thank you for all the work you put into our orchestra. All of the fun things that we were able to do during our trip in New York, which made it really special, were because of the work that you had put in beforehand. From making sure that we have enough money to simply go on the trip in the first place, to helping raise so we can add on things like going to Broadway, not once, but twice, you have given so much to this orchestra. So many of the memories that we are all going to remember for the rest of our lives are thanks to you.

So thank you!

Sincerely,

Elektra Wiley, cello, '25

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Dear Chaperones,

I cannot thank you enough for all of the time and effort that you put into us, both leading into the trip, and during it. This trip would have been entirely impossible without you! You not only kept us safe, but also helped us move around, even helping us carry instruments at some points in time. In addition, you were also really kind and supportive, and simply went above and beyond in making sure that everyone was where they were supposed to be, and was having a good time. Thank you for helping make this trip so memorable.

Sincerely,

Elektra Wiley, Cello, '25

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Thank you to every one of you! Without you guys, we would not have been able to enjoy the trip this much. You held the Roosevelt Orchestra together in New York, and helped out so much with Ms. Gero and Deb. I cannot express any gratitude for you guys but everyone appreciates you guys so much.

Thank you,

Ann Z '25 oboe

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Dear RHS orchestra booster board,

Thank you so so much for everything and anything we did this year! You make everything possible for this orchestra and this trip! Without you guys, it won't be roosevelt orchestra any more. Words can't express my gratitude, but still a big Thank you to all the members of the booster board!

Sincerely,
Bowen Leung '27, violin

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for coming and helping this trip for us. Without you guys, this trip won't work. So thank you again for coming, and I hope to see you again soon!

Sincerely,

Bowen Leung '27, violin

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Thank you to everyone who helped us go on our trip to New York, and who work to give us opportunities at home! We would not be able to do so many of the things we get to do without you. We really and truly appreciate everything you do for us!

Sincerely,

Jet Ham '25 flute

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Thank you to every one of you! We all had so much fun making memories in New York with the orchestra. Thank you for keeping us safe and organized, while also letting us have fun and be a bit wild and silly. From checking us into our rooms at night, to taking us on the train so we weren't late to see the Phil, your work and presence made us feel supported and safe when we were so far from home. Thank you for all your work both in NY with us and at home!

Sincerely,

Jet Ham '25 flute

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Thank you for everything you did, from in New York to behind the scenes. You made that amazing trip possible and helped open so many doors that we never even know existed. I am so thankful to have a booster program like we do, thank you for making our dreams possible.

Sincerely,

Alice Einhorn '25

Bassoon

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Thank you for everything you did, especially all the little things like making sure we knew where to go and what we needed. You all provided a sense of security and comfort on what could have been an otherwise stressful and confusing trip. Thank you for taking the time to travel to New York with us and making this trip one we will all never forget.

Sincerely,

Alice Einhorn '25

Bassoon

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Dear Booster Board,

You make everything we get to do in orchestra possible and we're all so grateful. Thank you so much for helping to organize and plan this trip, and all your hard work all year long. New York was amazing and we made so many incredible memories.

Thank you!

Brigid Bennett '25

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Dear Boosters,

Thank you so much for creating this trip. It truly was an experience of a lifetime, and I will remember it for a long time. Without your efforts, we wouldn’t have gone, but because of your hard work, everyone gained an unforgettable memory.

Thank you,

Ospin Marwick, cello, 2027

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Dear chaperones,

thank you so much for making our trip a magical experience. I know sometimes it was extremely hard to keep track of everyone, and i applaud you for not only doing that, but also keeping a great attitude throughout the trip. Your leadership is something that i will strive to achieve, as it was world class. You truly made this trip next level.

Thank you

Ospin Marwick, cello, 2027

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Thank you for making this trip possible and for all the effort you put in to make it run smoothly. It took so much work and organization and I'm so grateful that we have parents who are willing to do this for the program and the students. I'll remember this trip forever.

Thank you!

Brigid Bennett '25

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you so much for making the New York trip possible for me and the rest of the orchestra! Your fundraising is appreciated so much and the amount of effort put into helping this amazing program is incredible. Again, thank you for all the work that you do!

Warmly, Mae Bodley (Bass, 2026)

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for your hard work in New York and helping us to get to the palaces that we needed to go! It would not have been possible to navigate the subway system without you nor would it have been possible to have such a fun trip! I truly appreciate all the work that you put into making this trip a possibility for me and all the other students.

Warmly, Mae Bodley (Bass, 2026)

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Thank you so much chaperones for keeping everyone safe and making sure the whole trip was organized and ran smoothly!

Jaxson Hybiske

Class of 27

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you so so much for all the hours and effort you have given this year towards fundraising for New York, it was the most wonderful gift you could have given all the kids in this orchestra!

Elsa Wildermuth, Viola ‘26

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Dear Chaperones,

All 64 of us made it to NYC and back! You all made it possible for us to enjoy our experiences. I am so appreciative of all the work that you put into making sure that we were all safe and accounted for, and I hope you were able to somewhat enjoy the trip.

Thanks for putting up with us!

Maddie Field, '25

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

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Dear Boosters,

Thank you infinitely much for all the work you have done to make the NYC trip happen!! All the logistics, fundraising, and finances you did for this trip have not gone unnoticed. The trip was really amazing and I am so grateful for all the behind-the-scenes work that happened to make sure all 64 of us students had fun.

Thank you!

Maddie Field, '25

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for dealing with and keeping track of all 64 of us in New York, I know it couldn’t have been easy. This was a trip are all going to remember for a very long time and it wouldn’t have been possible without all of you.

Sincerely,

Elsa Wildermuth, Viola ‘26

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Thank you for making this trip happen. I had lots of fun. I can’t imagine the amount of work and stress this must have been managing 64 students and traveling across the country. I appreciate all of you and your dedication to the symphony orchestra. I also appreciate all the planning before the trip. It made it easy for myself to prepare and that is what made this trip more fun.

Sincerely,

Guin Irwin 25’ percussion

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The work that you do often goes unseen by most of us, but it's safe to say that what you do is one of the most crucial things for keeping the program going! I can't even imagine how hard figuring out the logistics and finances for our crazy events must be. We see and value everything that you do. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Momoko Heaton, Percussion, class of 2025

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Thank you so much chaperones for coming on this trip and to make each event happen. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for making sure we wouldn’t get lost when we traveled in groups at night. Also thank you for getting us up in the morning. I don’t think I would have been up without the knocking on our doors. Most importantly, you guys worked endlessly to help each group get back safely to the hotel or get someplace on time. 64 students is a lot.

Sincerely,

Guin Irwin 25’ percussion

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Dear chaperones,

Thank you for all that you have done for us. Without you, the trip to New York wouldn't have been possible. I especially appreciate your patience and kindness even when the days become chaotic and tiring. Each one of you are truly amazing and kind people who deserves so much gratitude.

Sincerely, Momoko Heaton, Percussion, class of '26

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Dear the incredible orchestra boosters,

Thank you for all that you do for the program, most of which we students never see! Without such a strong group of adults to support us, we would have never been able to put together an awesome trip like this one. Thank you for organizing logistics and budgets and tickets and itineraries, none of this would be possible without you. We are so lucky to have support from families, and I couldn't ask for a better booster program to literally boost up our program!

Thank you,

Talia Gosline '25, Eb Clarinet ds

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you for your help in organizing and executing the trip to New York. I know that this took months of planning and fundraising, and I know many of you took time out of your days to help us get to New York. We recognize and appreciate this, and we want you to know that we couldn't have done this without you.

Thanks,

-William Arnold, Cello, Class of 2025

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Dear Booster Board,

I personally know how much work you guys put into planning, financing, and figuring out logistics for the New York trip. Many days I would come home to find my mom on a call or meeting to try and figure out how to make the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone. I appreciate just how much work you have put into our musical education, none of the opportunities we have had would be possible without you.

Thank you so much,

Zoe Bates '27, Double Bass

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Dear Chaperones,

I wanted to thank you all for taking such good care of us the entire trip. Thanks to you we had the ability to go on this trip at all and learn about the history of musical halls, the importance of technique with Michael Adelson, and we had a fun trip. It is so amazing that you guys put up with our sleep deprived teenage selves.

Thank you again!

Zoe Bates '27, Double Bass

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you for helping plan out all of the logistics, finances, and paper work for our trip. This trip was so much fun and unforgettable and has been a highlight of my high school experience. I appreciate your work to make this trip a reality immensely because none of this would have been possible with out your hard work and dedication.

Sincerely,

Ryan Elbert, Violin, '26

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Dear all of the chaperones,

Each one of you were so important in making this wild trip a reality, and I couldn't be more grateful for all of the work you guys did behind the scenes. Thank you for making sure we were safe, and fed, and somewhat well-slept during our time in New York City. I know we didn't make it easy with our teenager chaos, but thank you for sticking out the long days for us.

Thank you,

Talia Gosline '25, Eb Clarinet ds

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for taking the time to help us with our trip. It was very helpful to have your support during the trip, and me and the rest of the students really appreciate it. I hope we weren't too hard on you and you enjoyed your time in New York.

Thanks,

-William Arnold, Cello, Class of 2025

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for your help on this trip. Managing 60+ students in New York City could not have been easy, and we all really appreciate you for it. Thank you again!

Owen Burke-Brown (Harp)

Class of 2026

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you for all the hard work you put into this trip to make sure that it went well and that everyone had a good time. I know how chaotic and intense parts of this trip were and I can't imagine how stressful it must have been for you, but I'm extremely grateful for your support because we couldn't have done it with out your help.

Sincerely,

Ryan Elbert, Violin, '26

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Dear Boosters,

Thank you for all the time, hard work and fundraising you have put in to give our group this incredible experience. I will say, before the trip it seemed very packed with activities, but I am so glad we did everything. This trip was amazing, all thanks to you guys!

Sincerely,

Eva Lacey

French Horn '27

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Dear Chaperones,

Your patience this whole trip was greatly appreciated. I am impressed that you volunteered to look after 64 teenagers! You were so kind, and handled every chaotic moment very well. Thank you for providing me, and the other kids an unforgettable experience!

Sincerely,

Eva Lacey

French Horn '27

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Dear Boosters,

Thank you so much for making this trip happen, we could not have done nearly as much let alone even go if it wasn't for you. When you had no obligation to put so much time and effort in, you did it anyway, sacrificing your time and energy to make this a great experience for us. I am so grateful that I was able to experience this trip, and you are the reason that it happened.

Sincerely,

Oscar Zimmerman

Trombone '26

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Dear chaperones,

Thank you so much for your contributions to this trip, without you we would not have been able to do nearly as much. You somehow managed to handle 64 of us which is mind blowing to me, especially in a chaotic city like New York. You always stood up to the challenge of managing us even when we had long days and everyone was exhausted. You are the ones that made this an experience of a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Oscar Zimmerman

Trombone '26

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you for taking the time out of your lives to come with us to New York for our trip. The experience of going to New York was fantastic, was many great moments, and none of it would have been possible without you. I appreciate all the work you put in during the trip, especially given the intensity of the schedule and limited amount of sleep.

Thanks again,

Theodore Long '25, Trombone

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Trips aren't possible without parental support. Thank you to all the chaperones who helped plan, organize, and lead this trip. Particular thanks to my chaperone Tony, who was always on top of it when it came to head counts! We couldn't have done it without you all.

Thanks,

Sky Van Scoyoc '25, clarinet

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Dear chaperones and Boosters,

Thank you so much for organizing this trip and giving us the rare opportunity to travel far away for some amazing performances! Although it is very easy to get lost in NYC, you did a great job supervising all 64 students! I would also like to thank my dad for helping the french horn section. Thanks for everything you've done for us on this epic trip!

Warmly,

Benjamin Brooks

Cello

Class of 2025

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Dear Boosters,

Thank you so much for organizing this trip and actively arranging fundraising events, and tending to other logistics that we needed during the trip or in general because you work so hard all the time to make this orchestra program as amazing at it is. You have provided us with memories that will last a lifetime. We are a really gifted group of students to have such dedicated people working behind the scenes to make this orchestra flourish.

Thanks again,

Lyla F, Violin, 2026

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Dear chaperones,

Thank you for your dedication and making this trip possible. Guiding 60+ students through the streets of New York demands a lot of managing and organizing. I appreciate you being willing to take on that challenge and supporting us each step of the way no matter how laborious and or difficult the tasks at hand were. Thanks again for having a stable mindset to lead us around New York.

Lyla F, Class of 2026, Violin

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Dear Booster Board,

As a senior this year, I could not have imagined a more amazing way to celebrate my time in high school. Thank you so much for all of your hard work to make this trip happen. I made so many unforgettable memories with so many people, some of which whom I hadn't had the opportunity to get close with before, and I will be able to look back with joy. Thank you so much for making this amazing trip happen.

Sincerely,

Luca Sisk '25 Violist

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Dear Boosters,

Thank you so much for supporting us through this trip. You have basically taken up a second job and I am so so grateful for all the hard work you have done for this program. Whether it was the planning, the fundraising, or anything else that needed to be done you all were truly the backbone of this entire trip. I can't even comprend all the logistics and planning it takes to get 64 teenagers on a plane to NYC and then stay there for 4 days. This trip was one I know everyone in the orchestra will remember forever. I know from my mom how much work being a parent in orchestra boosters can be and so I am extremely grateful for each and every one of you!!

Thank you again,

Nina C

Violin '25

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you all so much for everything you did to make this trip a wonderful experience for us. Managing 64 teenagers could not have been easy, but all of your efforts are appreciated. I had an amazing trip with some of the best people, and I am so grateful to have been a part of it. And when things sometimes didn't go as planned, you kept a cool head and made it work to try to give us the best experience, and we are very thankful.

Sincerely,

Luca Sisk '25, Violist

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Dear chaperones,

Thank you so much for all the incredible hard work you put into this trip. You made it so so special and we could not have accomplished it without you. Navigating NYC can be difficult on its own but especially when you have a group of 16 teenagers following you around! You truly made the trip the best it could have ever been. None of it would be possible without every single one of you. I hope you know what a big impact you've made on all of us and how wonderful you all are!

Thank you so so so much again!!

Nina Cox

Violin '25

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Hi chaperones, I wanted to thank you for your focus and leadership throughout this trip, and all of the work you put in to keep us safe. Special shout-out to Rebecca Einhorn, for keeping me running through the streets of New York to catch the boat, I would have been flat-stanleyed without you. Another special shout-out to Ms. Orme, for pushing me through the subway doors so we could both make it in safely, and being an excellent seat-buddy on the plane home. I am so glad all of you were there with us. With love,

Rain Sherlock

Flute '25

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This trip was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We got to do so many incredible things. It's hard for me to fathom the privilege of being able to have these experiences in high school surrounded by so many of my friends. None of it would have been possible without the countless hours of planning, financing, grant writing, and fundraising that you all have done for us. We are so lucky to have such a supportive and dedicated group of people working so hard to provide us with this amazing experience, and I am so grateful for each of you and the work you have done.

Tony Fues, cello, '25

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I know how intense this trip was for us students, so I can't imagine how it must have been for you all. In stressful situations, like at the airport and on the subway, you all kept a level head and acted as such strong leaders for us. You all maintained such a high level of patience, empathy, and supportive energy around the clock. I know how tough it can be to deal with high-energy kids for days with little respite, so I admire and respect you all very much. This trip was so special and memorable, and it wouldn't have been possible without all of you. I'm endlessly grateful. :) <3

Tony Fues, cello, '25

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you so much for all the work that you put into making our trip possible! The trip was so thoughtfully planned and executed and all of us are extremely grateful for the effort that you put into creating the best experience we could have and making sure everything went smoothly. I’ll never forget this trip and am thankful for everything you did for us.

Sincerely,

Elyse Oh

Violin ‘26

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for all the work and effort that you put into making this trip a wonderful and memorable experience for all us students. I’m so grateful for the patience that you had with all of us during stressful times and for remaining calm and positive when students were being uncooperative. We are so very thankful and know that this trip could have never happened without you!

Sincerely,

Elyse Oh

Violin ‘26

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Thank you so much for all of the time you spent making this trip possible for us. I had never been to New York before and now I can't wait to go back and experience even more. You were an integral part of helping create the opportunity where all 64 of us could make memories that we will look back on. It is so meaningful to see that we have that support, especially as a senior who has been here for all 4 years. We wouldn't be here without you!

Elise Bak (viola)

RHS '25

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You all do tremendous work not only getting us to NYC, but taking care of us there as well. Not a lot of people get to call their orchestra and a family and you all wet above and beyond. You treat us like your own kids and that means the world.

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Thank you so much for taking care us in such a busy and stressful city. We couldn’t have done this trip without your support and guidance.

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Taking 64 students across the country is no small task, so I am incredibly grateful that you were able to step up and help. Your guidance and organization allowed us to make memories that will stay with us forever. You are incredibly kind and dedicated for giving us this opportunity and dealing with our shenanigans as we experienced New York. From morning wake ups, to navigating the subway, and to final checks at night, you made this trip possible. Thank you for being there and all of the time and effort you put into this trip!

p.s. Special thanks to Beth Orme and Dan Chang for chaperoning my hotel room and NYC group!

Elise Bak (viola)

RHS '25

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Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to making this trip possible. Visiting NYC and doing so many amazing activities like broadway, carnigie hall, and (of course) playing at Alice Tulley hall was truly life changing. It wouldn't have been possible without you!

Thank you so much,

Ellery Germer Mills, violin '26

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Thank you so much for joining us on the trip and ensuring that everything ran smoothly and according to plan. Going to NYC was such a wonderful expirience, and it wouldn't have been possible without you all!

Thanks again!

Ellery Germer Mills, '26 violin

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Thank you for making this trip an unforgettable experience! For how many moving parts our trip had, it all went relatively smoothly thanks to your hard work!

-- Dean Toskey (violin, Class of '27)

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Thank you for making this trip possible and for the amazing experiences that came with it. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life and it will be one of my high school highlights. My favorite activity event was seeing the Vienna Philharmonic in Carnegie Hall. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Henry Vigil '26 Trombone

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Thank you for making this trip possible and for all the work that you have done. You really helped keep things going on the trip. I really appreciate that you gave up a few days of your lives to be a part of the trip.

Sincerely

Henry Vigil '26 Trombone

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Thank you so much for making this trip possible. I know we all had such a great experience because of the work guys put in to help plan. This orchestra wouldn't be able to do so many fun activities without you.

Thanks again,

Adelle Chiu

Violin - Class of 2026

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Thank you so much for making this trip a successful and wonderful experience. It was a trip we will never forget, being with one another and enjoying NYC. I want to give a special thanks to Beth Orme and Amy Piper for helping me when needed. I appreciate all that you did in planning this trip and everything you continue to do for this orchestra and music program!

Mielle Gottlieb ‘25

French Horn

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Thank you so much for the wonderful and amazing experience and opportunity to play in New York, see Wicked and the Cursed Child, go on a cruise, and see the Vienna Philharmonic! It’s an opportunity that I will never forget, and I’m really happy that I was part of it! I’m extremely grateful for all that you did, and I hope know how happy it made all of us!

Thank you!

Ivan L. Trumpet

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you so much for the many hours you have put into this trip, from planning to financing to chaperoning, we couldn't have possibly done this without you. It means a great deal that you all put this much effort into the orchestra program, and it motivates us to work our hardest in return.

Thanks,

Casiphia Christian

Cello '26

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Dear chaperones,

Thank you so much for your patience and ongoing support throughout the trip. Not one of the sixty students was lost or otherwise damaged thanks to your extensive care, and for that we are all grateful.

Thanks again,

Casiphia Christian

Cello '26

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Thank you so much for your help in getting this trip going and herding 64 kids around in New York! I really appreciated how kind and patient you were with us, especially given how chaotic the trip was. I really appreciate it, it’s an opportunity and experience I will never forget, and I’m really glad you helped make it happen!

Thank you,

Ivan L. Trumpet

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The support you guys have shown to us teenagers to make this trip happen will be something I can never forget. The reason we got to go and was able to do all those incredible activities like broadway, Carnegie, Lincoln Center and more was because of our amazing board. I would like to show my gratitude once more and tell you thank you for making this happen.

Sincerely,

Holly Gantumur-viola,2026

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It was an amazing experience in New York City and we couldn't have done it without you! The morning wake up calls, getting us to places, everything was amazing because of your support. I am entirely grateful for this amazing trip all you guys have made possible and want to thank you again. I will never be able to forget this and it'll be a memory I will cherish thanks to you. Thank you.

Holly Gantumur-viola, 2026

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you all for everything that you all do to make this program function. The orchestra is truly a gift to this school and its students, and everything about it wouldn't be possible without the support from its boosters. Thank you all so much.

Sincerely,

Sebastian Chang

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To all of the chaperones,

Thank you all so much for making our trip possible. As a senior, this trip was really meaningful, and having all there to get everything running smoothly was invaluable for getting it to happen. We are all tremendously grateful for your help, and honestly couldn't thank you enough.

Sincerely,

Sebastian Chang, '25, violin

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Dear Booster Board,

Thank you for organizing this NY trip, figuring out the logistics behind the scenes. This wouldn't have been possible without you. Thanks to you, we had a wonderful experience on the trip. Your hard work is much appreciated, thank you.

Sincerely,

Juhee Jang, '27 violin

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you so much for putting up with 60ish teenagers for the entire NY trip, it wouldn't have been possible without you. Especially when we had trouble with the scheduling and moving across spaces, your guidance helped us out a lot. Thank you for your hard work!

Sincerely,

Juhee Jang, '27 violin

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Dear Boosters and Chaperones,

Thank you all for coming together to make this trip happen for us this year. Even with the many curveballs we had to face you dealt with each one so that us students could make the most of our time in New York. Leaving this year will be hard but the memories you enabled us to create will last me a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Jack Young ‘25, violinist

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Dear Booster Board,

Without you, I don't know where we would be. Probably using hundred year old stands, standing due to a lack of chairs, and playing the same three pieces over and over again because we couldn't afford new music. Thank you so much for making this and everything else in the music program possible!

Thank you,

Pauline Beckett, oboe, 26

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Dear Chaperones,

Thank you for making the trip to NYC so memorable and safe. Also, thank you in general for dealing with more than 60 teenagers in a new city. That takes a lot of dedication, energy, and patience. Special shout out to Ms. Orme for waking us up every morning and being an absolute angel throughout the whole trip.

Thank you!

Pauline Beckett, oboe, 26

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Thank you so much for making this NYC trip possible, and all of the trips to come! We all know how much it means to have an amazing booster board that works incredibly hard to make everything happen.

Thanks again for the amazing trip!

Sam Lerer, Horn, 27

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Thank you for dealing with us for a whole weekend (and two days before), we are all so grateful for you!

Thanks!

Sam Lerer, Horn, 27

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Thank you so much Boosters!!! We couldn’t have this trip or even this amazing program without you guys. Thank you all for your work in managing everything about the RHS orchestra program, we couldn’t have these awesome opportunities without you.

Thank you!!!

Sally Ross

Flute

Class of 27

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Thank you for all of your help in making sure we were all safe, on time, and taken care of!

Lily Redick, Cello, 26

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Thank you Boosters! This trip couldn’t have been done without you! I am so grateful for the amazing trip to New York and it is one I will definitely remember for many years. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into the trip, I am so so grateful!

Sarah Lo (violin, class of 2025)

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Thank you so much chaperones! This was a crazy trip but all the chaperones really held it down! I am grateful I was able to ask any adult and they knew what was going on and were always so kind. Thank you for your time and your adaptability to everything on the trip!

Sarah Lo (violin, class of 2025)

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Thank you to all the chaperones for accompanying us on this trip and for your help each day. We couldn’t have done it without you guys.

Adelle Chiu

Violin - Class of 2026

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Thank you so much for organizing, fundraising, planning and making possible our trip to NYC. I returned to Seattle with unforgettable memories that no price tag can be put on. It is truly thanks to the tireless effort of the orchestra boosters that I was able to have these experiences with my friends. It is not an overstatement to say that the boosters are the silent heros of the orchestra and much of your work which goes in the background is unacknowledged. Thank you for all the work, obvious or unobserved that goes into every year in orchestra.

Clare Burkhalter Blosser '25

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Thank you to all the chaperones for your seemingly unlimited patience, energy and commitment to making our trip a success. We are so lucky to have such wonderful chaperones for this experience. An extra thanks to Ms. Rebecca Einhorn for the kindness during room checks and wakeup calls. It made getting up in the morning a little easier :).

Clare Burkhalter Blosser

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Thank you for taking care of us on the trip! I know it was a ton of work, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Annie Faul, bass

Class of 2026

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Thank you to Dan Chang and Tony Craig for calmly accepting the news of my missing ID and waiting with me while it was driven to the airport. You were lovely to chat with. And thank you to Sonia Kandathil for running all the way outside to bring it to me.

To Amy Piper, thanks for waking me up the morning of senior run (and every morning). You saved me a lot of stress and heartache during the trip, and you made our mornings brighter.

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We are all so lucky to have a team of people who want to donate their time and expertise to bring experiences like the New York trip to our program. I think my position on council has let me see a sliver of the profound level of personal responsibility you each bring to your roles, spending hours each week juggling our finances, seeking out entirely new sources of funding and creating administrative changes that will benefit future booster boards, because you each have a vision for the way things should be and have decided to work towards it. You all have put your heart into this work you’ve chosen have chosen to do for us, and it shows.

Sincerely,

Elena Krentz ‘25

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Thank you chaperones for an amazing trip. You guys did so much work making sure we had as much fun as possible (PS: sorry Ms. Orm!)

Leo Dalnekoff

Class 27