There are numerous citizens throughout Lincoln County doing special things. Some simply bag groceries at a local store for others fighting for our country. Sometimes people overlook the little things that are done to make Lincoln County a positive place to live. Schools also try to make learning a better experience for all levels. District board members fight for extracurricular programs because they know that not only do kids enjoy them, but they also give them a chance to branch out and do something fun while getting a good education. The Troy community has supported our district enough for Troy Middle School and Troy Buchanan High School to have a phenomenal music program that allows kids to express themselves through music. Someone who I think deserves to be in the Lincoln County Hall of Fame is Meghan Pieper. Meghan not only inspired many young adults, but to this day she teaches children something that most children don't understand, which is music. Meghan was in eighth grade when she realized that singing was her true passion. Her talent began as a child, she did not like performing in front of the public but simply in the school choir. As time went by Pieper never missed a year from the choir. She took singing lessons and always entered solo and ensemble competitions. Music was certainly a passion more than a hobby now. As Meghan continued her studies, she graduated from high school with a wealth of experience in the district choirs and competitions she participated in to further her musical education. Pieper attended Truman State University for his bachelor's degree in music, then attended the University of Missouri - Columbia for his master's degree in music in choral conducting. All together Meghan has six yeses...... middle of paper...... Being in Troy's music program makes you discover who you are as a person. It helps you meet new people and make new friends. Some children just need something to keep them busy so they don't think about life's problems. With Meghan making them feel at home, the children can relax and have fun. Meghan Pieper deserves to be in the Lincoln County Hall of Fame because she makes Troy Middle School a better place. Maybe not all people see it, but there are good and bad people in the Troy district; this is the goods. Ms. Pieper is an amazing role model for all ages and is someone many kids should look to for guidance in a music career and to simply grow as a positive student. In the work cited "Defending music programs with economic analysis". Welcome! Np, nd Web. 02 April 2014. "Memory Doctor." Music training helps learning and memory. Np, nd Web. 06 April. 2014.