Two weeks ago Lakeview performed Bye Bye Birdie. I played Mrs. Mae Peterson. (We have the same last name. Coincidence? I think not.) She's the main character's crazy controlling mother. It was such a fun part to play!
This is Hannah. She has affected my life so much. She is one of the best examples I've ever had. No matter what she will always be there for you, whether you need cheering up or just someone to talk to. She never fails to make my day a little better and brighter. I feel lucky to know her. In the show, our characters hate each other, which was so hard to do because I love her!
I always look up to the kids that I perform with, they are always so kind and always willing to help anyone.
I miss my wonderful fur coat and my grandma purse. I don't miss the fake wrinkles though! :)
The girl in the pink is Anne. We are very alike but also completely different. She helps me see that you can have fun in all situations. (Even if it's having to order things from Walmart on the phone.) She is so talented, I admire her so much.
It's hard to say goodbye to the Drama Club at Lakeview. We are a small school, but it doesn't mean we have small actors! I've watched everyone grow and become better with each show. There is so much talent! It's difficult thinking about how I won't be with my Lakeview family anymore, but there is hope! Haley and all the younger kids will be amazing next year.
Most of all I'm grateful for our director, Ms. Howell. To me she was a director, teacher, therapist, but most importantly she was a friend. She went through a LOT just to put on our shows. She had a brain tumor removed earlier this year, and showed up to rehearsal a few weeks later! If that's not dedication, I don't know what is. She has watched me grow from being in the ensemble during Robin Hood to being the Witch in Into the Woods. She obviously works magic. I'm going to miss her so much. I'm even going to miss the times when she pushed me... I mean THREW me out of my comfort zone. :)
I remember the day I became friends with Parker, because I literally walked up to him and said "We should be friends." Little did I know how good of friends we would become. One of the hardest parts of leaving Lakeview is knowing I won't be going to school with him ever again. On my hardest days he can make me smile.
I'm thankful for our own little "dream team." We were together from the start. Hannah, Caroline, and Anne, there are no words that I can use to thank you three for all that we have been through.
So even though I'll be on the opposite side of the curtains during performances next year, my heart will always be backstage.
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