"My freshman year of high school was very dismal for me.  I had been in a state of depression where I wouldn't put any effort into my school work and social life.... I was so inspired and motivated by Ben that when I returned to school I was a changed man.  Now I am successfully making straight As in all of my honors courses.  Also, I am back in Student Council and am forming my own astrophysics club.  I can honestly say that Ben Kaplan is my true hero and without his inspiration and motivation, I wouldn't be where I am now."