Hello! My name is Zane Wood, and I am a 15 year old sophomore student at Gresham High School. I am in Concert Choir, and our prestigious Overtones Choir. I have been extremely passionate about Choir ever since the 2nd grade in elementary school. As of today, I take vocal lessons with Gresham High School's retired choir director, Ms. K, to further improve how I sound. I am also a 4.0 GPA student, if that helps prove that I take these opportunities to grow even further, very seriously.

As of the 2025-26 school year, the Gresham Barlow School District has reinstated extra curricular fees. Since I'm in Concert Choir, Overtones, AND Theatre, there is a lot of financial obligations to follow for these electives. This is why I'm asking for donations to cover the cost to go to All State.

I only ask for half of the goal of 300 dollars. This is because my parents have agreed to pay for half if I'm able to raise enough, but I'd also like for them to keep their money. This would be such a privilege to attend, and I ask for any donation amount. Every cent counts!

All State is an annual choir / band event, where students from around Oregon get to participate in a large ensemble after learning music on their own at home, then rehearsing and performing from January 15 - 18, 2026.

This is some information, straight from the organizers website. https://oregonmea.org/all-state/

I need this money by November 1st, as that is the last day I'm able to turn in the money.

Again, thank you so much, I seriously appreciate you all. I did not get to go last year because of the price (even without all of the reinstated GBSD fees) and it would mean so much to me.