From: "DIANE M. CLARK (MUSIC DEPARTMENT)"
Subject: Re: 11 year old Kathryn Alison Acker
To: vocalist
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

John wrote to Dean:

>I read "My 11 year old singer". Does that mean she
'belongs' to you? In what capacity do you 'own' her
exactly?

I believe Dean was simply referring to one of his voice students. All of us
teachers tend to think of our students as "ours," because we invest a lot of
time, energy, and emotions in their development. If I speak of "my" student,
it is not about ownership -- just pride in that student's hard work and
accomplishments. So brag away, Dean! You've earned the right, I am sure!

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