Idol Star Inspires Students

A former American Idol contestant took time out to inspire students in the Chicago area. Danny Gokey (who came in 3rd in Season 8) visited Bannockburn School last week to teach the students about music and encourage them to follow their dreams.


The school won the visit from Gokey after entering a contest sponsored by Clorox. The students had to learn a song called "I Don't Want to Miss," and make a music video showing what they wouldn't want to miss out on if they were home sick. Here's the video the kids at Bannockburn School came up with:




Bannockburn School was up against 4 high schools and ended up winning the grand prize! CMT.com wrote an article about Gokey's visit to the school. Here's an excerpt written by Alison Bonaguro after speaking with Gokey:

He told me before the class that kids don't even need to be inspired because they haven't been hurt by life enough to have their dreams beaten down. But whether he meant to or not, he did inspire them. To think big, no matter how many "dream stealers" get in your way.

Congrats to the students at Bannockburn! Never stop dreaming big!