applause –​ n. a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over​

acclamation – n. a vote on something by cheers or clapping

disappointment –​ n. the state or feeling of being made unhappy by something or someone

superb – adj. extremely good : excellent or brilliant in a very noticeable way​

outgoing – adj. used to describe someone who is friendly and likes being with and talking to other people​

challenges – n. difficulties, problems to be overcome​

fund-raising – n. activity done to collect money for a political party, charity, school, etc.​