In everyone’s life, there is an influence from another that shapes the very fabric of who we are, and what we become.

My father ("OPA", as he was affectionately called by my sons) was passionate about the advancement of young people, because he felt VERY strongly that it is important to excel in whatever they do, and to stimulate others to goodness, success and happiness!

His insistence to NEVER settle for mediocrity, to demand more from yourself than you are capable of producing, and NOT to be ashamed of good conduct are characteristics we ALL should strive to achieve in our daily lives!!

The culmination of the virtues instilled in us by my father have been appropriately coined "OPA POWER" by my sons, who thought it encapsulated everything that he was about.

As you strive for excellence today, also remember to do your best to excel in ALL facets of your life – most importantly feel the power……"OPA POWER"!!!

“OPA POWER” – FEEL THE POWER!

“As your life unfolds, demand more from yourself than you are capable of producing. In that way, you will always overcome the natural inertia which is expressed in the common idiom.” – “I CAN’T”!
- Marty Rauch, “Sr”