Something Important To Me By: Ella Simmons

There's so much in my life that I would consider "important to me", but one really stands out when thinking about what makes me who I am today. Music and art is such a massive part of my life that I wouldn't trade for the world. My favorite things to do are dance, sing, act, play cello, and do colorguard, and having the opportunity to do that means so much to me. Whenever I need a stress-reliever, I will turn to practicing for choir or just singing for fun hours on end.  

Music and art are such a significant part of me, and I really don't know who I would be without them. I've been acting since I was five, singing way before that, and dancing long before that, at the age of two. I continued on with these things and have made so many lifelong friends because of it. I've learned how to perform, dance, and sing in front of people from such a young age which has made me an extrovert throughout life. These things aren't only "important" to me; they are also who I am and what makes me want to persevere (especially through this time).

Music and art are shown to make individuals learn better, and it is a perfect outlet for stress and great in times of pressure... they're also amazing in order to entertain others! These activities will always help me feel more motivated, happy, and will forever shape who I am as a person.