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positive group dynamics. Add to these the challenge of producing a cohesive show in which none of the kids who audition are cut from the cast. RAMS Theatre meets that challenge! All RAMS students are encouraged to participate and a role is offered to every student who auditions. This means that the team must always account for an unknown number of participants and, more importantly, accommodate for the needs of every student. RAMS Theater provides opportunities for ac�ars who are totally new to the s�age and sometimes even new to the English language. It also includes and accommodates for kids with physical, emotional and behavioral special needs. All this makes RAMS Theatre eXceptional. Roles and lines are creatively and judiciously amended to incorporate the kids as much as possible, in the manner that best allows each to shine. The team holds all students to high performance and behavioral standards, establishing for the group a means by which everyone can work together. It goes the extra mile by collaborating with RAMS special education teachers, such as Kirsten Simso. Sometimes the creation of behavioral contracts or enhanced communication between home and school is necessary. The goal is to establish and maintain an accommodating environment in which all kids can succeed together. Theatre is also a low cost activity that tries to eliminate socio-economic barriers to participation. To the best of the team's ability, costumes are provided far the students. This is not a program in which the fantastically elaborate costumes indicate whose family has the most wealth. Additionally noteworthy is the fact that most rehearsals work within the confines of the school's activity bus schedule. As a result, kids can participate regardless of their parents'/guardians' ability to provide after-school transportation. These substantial resource- related factors are important to the program's success with inclusion. In my recent phone conversation with Tom Krueger, he summarized the magnitude of what RAMS Theater accomplishes. He explained that RAMS Theatre talces kids beyond the point where they're sympathetic to their drama peers. Students develop relationships and understanding at a level that enables empathy. Did the nominee need to overcome any obstacles or exhibit moral courage in order to pursue his or her goal? : RAMS Theater is constantly crossing hurdles that others would not consider. Every guest I've taken to a RAMS show is flabbergasted by the program's "Include Everyone" policy, especially in light of shows' high quality. They express amazement that such a thing is even considered, much less accomplished. Provide the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 individuals who can speak to the nominee's efforts. This may include the person completing this form.: Dr. Juanita Hoskins, District 623 Equity & Integration Director and former RAMS Principal juanita.hoskins@isd623.org, work phone 651-604-3748 Todd Richter, RAMS School Counselor TODD.RICHTER@isd623.org, work phone 651-482-5280 School hours, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kirsten Simso, RAMS Special Education Teacher KIRSTEN.SIMSO@isd623.org, work phone 651-482-5280 School hours, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Emily Face, RAMS Drama Alum Thefaces81712@gmail.com, will get phone # �