Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and what hobbies/sports you do.
A: “I love to create, no matter the medium. I’ll be painting one day, sculpting the next, it’s all to explore new ways to invent my process. It’s real important to me, my creations are to translate emotions and experiences to something tangible, something that can speak to people. It’s my passion.”
Q: What is one class/club you would recommend to underclassmen? Why?
A: “Philosophy or psychology! These classes are the kind that will stick with you. It teaches you so many important life skills, how to question, how to explore, how to reflect, and how to understand. Take these classes and you’ll be equipped with knowledge that will enrich your experience.”
Q: What’s an interesting/unique fact about yourself?
A:“ I’m half Native American and a tribal member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians! We’re a part of the Anishinaabe, which are the Natives who lived around here.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
A: “I’ll be in Chicago or somewhere in the pacific north west. I’ll have my MFA by then, and I’ll be creating as much as I can while teaching. You’ll find some of my pieces in gallery exhibitions, and you’ll always catch me with a big ol’ smile on my face.”
Q: How do you feel about starting Junior year and why?
A: “I feel like I’m serving 10 years in the slammer. I’m dreading SATs and all the important hard work I have to put in for my future. But I’m hopeful and excited for when I’m not chained up all the time or something.”
Q: Who is your idol and why?
A: “ My older siblings! I have 3, and I really look up to them. They’re always setting the bar higher, and offer me so much support as I try to catch up. They are truly the coolest people I know, and I can’t wait to make them proud.”
Q: What is one lesson high school has taught you?
A: “Things are never absolute, don’t hang on to a fixed idea or moment in time. Things are always changing, and time is always pushing them along. So when you hold onto something too tight, you’re going to get left behind.”
