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![The Wind Symphony performs “Hymn for US” in the Highland Park High School Auditorium. James Stephenson, the composer, said, “[Through this piece], I wanted to reflect on the solemn events that took place, but also to express the hope and the strength of the community that was evident to any of those who were watching the news.”](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_7012-1200x823.jpg)
![Choir teacher Dr. Brown poses with his student-made music stand hall pass. When Dr. Brown needed to create a hall pass, he sought out the opinion of his senior students for ideas. “I think in the whole school [teachers] were all trying to come up with our own bathroom pass scenario,” Dr. Brown said.](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mr.-Brown-Hall-Pass-Pose-1200x800.jpg)
