I am so honored to be able to write about Noah Palmer, because while it has been a pleasure getting to know him and watch him grow, he has also been such an asset to my class, my program, and my life- and I know I’m not the only teacher to feel that way. Noah has been a bright light in choir since he joined, and has pushed himself through a lot of discomfort to become the best singer he can be. Because of his willingness and desire to improve, he has done exactly that, becoming a leader in his section, and representing the choir last year as one of only two high school students selected for the OMEA District 1 Honors Choir. He also absolutely crushed a solo piece for the cabaret concert last spring. Outside of my interactions with Noah as a student, I also get to see him lead our Improv Troupe as a veteran member and hilarious actor. Noah is the kind of actor that we know we could put into ANY game and he would do a great job with it. I’ve also had the opportunity to watch him mentor some of the younger students who are now becoming great improv actors in their own right. Noah’s selfless nature is visible in so many areas of his life; he is the secretary for Student Council, the vice president of Paws for a Cause, and president of National Honor Society- all service organizations. In case that didn’t seem like enough, he also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and helps with the Angel Tree at Christmastime. Noah is one of the most humble people I know, so he doesn’t act like the shining star he is, although if you get to know him, it’s impossible not to see the light he brings to everything he does. He doesn’t brag, so I will on his behalf, because on top of everything already mentioned, this kid was part of last year’s honor guard, and won an art 3 award. While his college is still undecided, Noah will pursue a degree in nursing, which is no surprise to me given his selfless and dedicated nature. It has been an honor getting to know Noah, and watching him become the human he is today. Keep your eyes on him, because he is destined to do great things beyond the walls of North Baltimore High School.