Among the several things capable of speeding the heartbeat, one that never fails to do so is the dynamic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner.
This was clear to those fortunate Arundel High School students who witnessed Jackson Dean Nicholson’s awe-inspiring performance as their senior defensive end a few years ago.
However, his football skills did not garner him respect on this occasion. Instead, his outstanding delivery of the national anthem before the game made an indelible impression on the audience, both locally and over the great expanse of the internet.
The backstory of his act lends even more complexity to the drama. Nicholson is said to have faced a critical dilemma when he realized no one else could perform the song.
He had two simple choices: let the audience lead and sing it together or rely on a recorded version blasting through the speakers. But Nicholson, who had uncommon resolve, chose a different path.
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