For our two-part set that earned us 1st place at BOSS 2023, we were given the unique theme of a man-made structure that inspired us, as well as the challenge to take a look at the deeper meaning of that structure. Influenced by our recent trip to San Francisco, we chose the Golden Gate Bridge. We wanted to explore the dichotomous nature of the bridge, as it was originally a symbol of patriotism and financial prosperity in its early years, yet eventually gained a dark notoriety for being the top location in the United States for deaths by suicide. Our set represents how looks can be deceiving, as our seemingly rich society is broken with a devastating mental health epidemic. Credits: She (opb. Dwara) Solo: Jackie Pottle Arranged by: Shams Ahmed Intro (Part 1) Spoken Word: David Schaeffer Arranged by: Blake Farfan Million Dollar Baby (opb. Ava Max) Solo: Lauren Garcia Arranged By: Shams Ahmed Intro (Part 2)/Please Stay Poem: “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson Originally Composed By: Jake Runestad Reimagined by: Blake Farfan Spoken Word: David Schaeffer and Blake Farfan Called You Again (opb. Lizzy McAlpine) Solo: Lauren Garcia and Jackie Pottle Arranged By: Blake Farfan Vocal Percussion: Abhinav Muraleedaran Choreography: Miguel Aninon Cinematography: Kalos Chu Video Editing: Kalos Chu Audio Production: Angela Ugolini of Aurum Productions Lighting: Ben Ockert If you or someone you know is struggling, help can just be one call away: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) https://www.nami.org/help