"On the 15th of May, In the jungle of Nool
In the heat of the day, in the cool of the pool
He was splashing, enjoying the the jungle's great joys
when Horton the Elephant heard a small noise"
I was now determined to be as dedicated as could be, and to achieve. Having a succesful first year made me think that the next few years were going to be great. Sophmore year didn't let me down.( The Sting, Seussification of R & J, Thespian Conference, Once on this Island [although i wasnt in this show it was part of my growth, sometimes decisions have to be made for better times to come later], 15 Reasons, and co-directing Imperfect Proposal) Discovering this group of people called Thepians enhanced this theater experience!! Making new friends Including my best friends of the moment, continued to allow me to grow. Seussification made it to Nationals.
"Act Well Your Part, There All the Honor Lies!"
Last year was full of incredible experiences. I began to explore the world of journalism, saw the difference I could make with Link, the potential of NHS in our community, and most of all more theater memories. ( Check,Please!, Almost, Maine , Thespian Conference [The All-State auditions brought a new perspective and new friends, i am very thankful] Beauty and the Beast, and my dance one act experience HOPE) My biggest fear now had become being alone and experiencing loneliness... but I had to be strong.
"I can fix it... I'm a repairmen. I repair things. It's what I do"
I honestly believe that my junior year was about personal growth. Learning about one's self is the most valuable opportunity that one could allow themselves.Learned about love, life, faith and how to really listen to my heart. Although the summer was full of isolation it was moments I needed to grow and those that were meant to be close friends in my life still are. Class of 2010 thank you for teaching me about friendship. With that said, I need to thank all my incredible friends that have supported me through think and thin.
This year, my last year is almost done. ( Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the FOrum, 33 Swoons, Thespian Conference [College auditions 14 callbacks, solo made nationals, my duet with Ashley on the mainstage, and more friends were made] Footloose, and hopefully my one act) It is crazy to think how much people can influence you.
" Love, I hear...comedy tonight!" "I can't stand still!!"
This year I did Newspaper showing me more about journalism and Mrs Gustad showed a definition of being a strong person in regards to what you value. In these years I can say this about my teachers: Daigle taught me a definition of work ethic. LaTerra taught me a definition of compassion. Hoel taught me a definition of determination and positive thinking. Mydans taught me a definition of easy going and how to balance that with genious. Kay taught me a definition of joy. Weaver taught me about passion. Cortez taught me about thinking on your own and the value of being informed. I could really go on for a long time with this list. I have to give recognition to Lindsey for instilling within me this passion for dance that I could no longer ever live without. "and big thank you for always doing everything in your power to help me" Dustin for really inspiring me with your talent. "Beneath your jokes, puns, and insults ;) there was someone ready to help, and you have thank you" and the newest addition to my mentors, Judd. showing a definition of professionalism and individuality. "thank you for always pushing me to improve this year. 'time after time'"
Saving this person for last because of the magnitude of the impact her presence has had in my life. Teaching me a combination of things. ARCH. Teaching me about theater, passion, the value of hard work, the value of independence, the power of determination, and soo much more. She knows she is the common denominator for the success of many of her students. I started High School not knowing what path I was going to take, and I was scared. Now I am about to get the end of this road and commence on another and thanks to her I know I will be ok. She became that second mother and man does she have a lot of children now. I dont know if I can ever express with the adequate words the gratitude and appreciation I have for her. THANK YOU. cause now "I have wings and I can fly, around the moon and far beyond the sky". and I thank my family for their love and support. I cannot put into words THEIR impact. I love you Mom, DAd, Brenda.
Today having the senior sneak I realized how much this group of people means the world to me. Class of 2011. Each one of you teaching me more about Arch's Wagon Theory. Everyone has things in their life that maybe we all dont know about, and each every person is going through their own journey. Each person has their own life experience to share. This is where my passion lies. Helping people with their life experience. Theater allows me to share someone's life experience even through ficticious characters. It allows me to entertain and to create. It is an art form. Something I know I will be doing for the rest of my life.
"Friendship alone isn't enough.
It can't continue this way, said the brain.
And after a while... the lungs begin to help"
Yes this is quite the lengthy blog. Yes I just attempted to tell the story of these past four years in this blog. I needed to a place to express all of my thoughts at the moment. There are many things left to say but as the purpose of this operation is to document, I document my thoughts. To reflect upon. To reminisce.
