Despite growing recognition of the role they can play, guidance counselors are very often among the first to go when dollars are scarce.

Yet despite his talent and recognition, the most Conner ever received in his lifetime for a work was $150.

Despite the success and recognition the show brought him, Williams thought theatre, film and television were superior forms of entertainment.

Despite formal recognition of religious liberty, "religious freedom is accorded little respect in China."

Despite such recognition, she retains her modesty and a sense of equilibrium.

Despite governmental recognition, Carrillo didn't receive economic support for his musical revolution.

And despite widespread recognition of the slump, unemployment still carries a stigma.

Despite recognition and praise from the nation's top leaders, he never received Chinese citizenship, however.

Despite global recognition of the importance these areas, many mountain communities continue to live in poverty.