During my freshman year of high school (Tori's senior year) she was one of the *very* few reasons I would even attend. Ellen (as I knew her) had the compassion and warmth to look past the anti-social exterior of the glassy-eyed girl sitting next to her in 1st period choir. On more than a few occasions we got scolded by dear Mr. Benedict for cutting up during rehearsals. Even all those years ago I knew she was destined for greatness. Boy, was I right! Tori continues to be ever more spectacular. Viva Tori!!!