Two of our very own students from Art In Motion performed live on stage during the Grand Opening Ceremony. Naomi and Mason rocked the stage alongside rock legend Eddie Vedder; not only performing, but co-writing the song, Better Believe, with him exclusively for this moment.
And if that wasn’t enough, these two are rising eighth graders on our campus.
Unbelievable, right? Can you imagine being in middle school and being one of the few students selected to perform in front of a president at his center?
Actually…scratch that. These talented artists performed in front of multiple presidents, global leaders, and celebrities.
There isn’t a day you won’t find these two pouring into their craft and their love for music. This past school year, they joined Guitar Over Guns, an exclusive program offered to AIM students that allows them to create, perform, and fully step into their passion.
The program has been a powerful and inspiring outlet, especially for young artists who want to live through the music they create.
And for many of our followers, this isn’t your first time seeing Mason and Naomi. These two are always singing, rapping, and sharing their lyrics with their peers across our campus.
We couldn’t be more proud of these two. The courage, confidence, and self-belief to unapologetically follow their dreams and pour everything into their passions. That dedication is what led them to a stage in front of one of the most influential and respected presidents of all time.
It makes you think, what does it really mean to follow your dreams? To believe they could carry you to a moment like this?
How can we continue to create opportunities like this for our young people? To help them believe in their visions, their ideas, their passion; because we never truly know where their dreams can take them.
The program has been a powerful and inspiring outlet, especially for young artists who want to live through the music they create.
And for many of our followers, this isn’t your first time seeing Mason and Naomi. These two are always singing, rapping, and sharing their lyrics with their peers across our campus.
We couldn’t be more proud of these two. The courage, confidence, and self-belief to unapologetically follow their dreams and pour everything into their passions. That dedication is what led them to a stage in front of one of the most influential and respected presidents of all time.
It makes you think, what does it really mean to follow your dreams? To believe they could carry you to a moment like this?
How can we continue to create opportunities like this for our young people? To help them believe in their visions, their ideas, their passion; because we never truly know where their dreams can take them.
Seeing the joy, love, and exhilaration on the faces of these two students in one of the biggest moments of their lives is one of the clearest reminders of why we do what we do.
We celebrate them, and we look forward to seeing and hearing more of their art.
Culture. Power. Legacy. Community.
That’s what comes to mind when we reflect on this moment.