Randell Day and the Burnsville Fine Arts Program

"Citizens will never have enough tax breaks to fund their children's future. Our cummunities must accept the responsibility for a better tomorrow."

"Arts are an excellent way for kids to share experiences they would not normally recieve in High School. I am specifically committed to having a stable band program, and have benefitted firsthand from the support, courage, and leadership of the teachers as"

"Being in several shows, cutting this programs along with others would crush people's sprits like mine. From a grand show (my first one), "The arts, music, drama, stuff like that, those are the things that make life worth living.""

"Graduated from BHS in 1998"

"The proposal to cut the Theater Department &/or Mr. Day is outragious. Randy Day deserves the respect, admiration and support of his peers and the school administration!"

"Be careful that in the worthy cause of not leaving some students behind that you do not thwart the growth of other students. Special Ed has its place but so do the fine arts, danceline, and other clubs"

"Drama rules !!!"

"All extracurricular programs need to be treated equally when considering budget cuts. For any budget cuts to be fare and equitable all programs must be treated equally. I would also contend that students that participate in the fine arts will be hurts mor"

"save the fine arts and the teachers JOB!!!"

"Thank you, Randy Day, for being a mentor, teacher, and friend."

"Theatre was such a huge part of my life and the influence has helped me even now. I found my voice through theater and overcame personal obstacles. I learned more from Mr. Day than I would in most classrooms and it had been such a valuable experience for "

"Fine Arts offerings are critical to a high school education. Burnvsille's programs in band, choir, theatre and the rest are second to none. Significant cuts to these programs are unacceptable. I urge you to be creative and find ways to offer a balanced co"

"Without Theather and the Program Mr. Day has built I would probably not be here typing this. i would still be lost in the sea of Burnsville High School lost, lonely, and having no sense of belonging. In a High School as big as ours you need the small grou"

"The experiences I had working with Randy Day and the BHS fine arts departments definitely allowed and encouraged me to grow as a musician, actor and most importantly a person. I entered a reputable college, studying music, and felt beyond prepared for my "

"The fine arts program at BHS was among the best programs I have participated in so far. You cannot cut it. It is too important to the BHS students and the rest of the district 191 community."

"class of 2006"

"If they cut the fine art programs then have the football players put on the show and have the coachs director the fall, spring, one acts and all the musicals that the high schools put out to the community."

"One of the best fine arts programs I've seen which nurtures and expands the confidence of todays youth."