Mountain View High School senior Diego Inzunza has played trombone with his school band since fifth grade. In his freshman and sophomore years, he watched upperclass leaders proudly carry the band’s banner and conduct special performances, attend music festivals and organize student socials. He eagerly awaited his turn to contribute.
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