 Hi, my name is Randall Delaney, and I'm representing Gateway Technical College. I'm 24 years old, and I was born and raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin. When I was 16 years old, my brother was killed in a car accident and my life changed at that point. With nobody to talk to about my feelings, I turned to alcohol to cope with my loss. I finished high school, but soon after my life turned upside down. I was locked up over 10 times and spent nearly two years in jail over the next few years. I felt trapped and confused and I eventually turned to God for answers. In 2008, I was guided towards Gateway and also completed a six-month drug and alcohol program. My life quickly became bright and my positive attitude began to rub off on everyone I met. I actually was a rapper at one point in time and performed at a nightclub and was entered into the battle of the bands at the Rave in Milwaukee. Many students, faculty, and staff have helped change my life and I'm grateful for that. Currently, I'm a full-time student in the technical communications and accounting program in my fourth year at Gateway and I've been an online student for the past three years. I've been a stay-at-home father since my daughter Faith was born two years ago. I write for the Connect Student Newspaper covering events for Gateway and I write personal blogs that are found on the Gateway website. I wrote for the Gateway Gazette and now the Connect for the previous three years writing inspirational articles to share with the Gateway community. I'm honored to be selected as Gateway Star Ambassador because I have the ability to bring my unique perspective to a higher level at Gateway. I will be able to continue to guide others by simply sharing my story and continue to share my positive energy with the community. Becoming Gateway Star Ambassador means the world to me because I will be able to continue with my main goal in life on a higher platform which is to help others. I'd like to thank RW Bayer for sponsoring the event and I'd like to also thank Kristin Gunia, Trina Berry, and Zina Hayward. Thank you.