Post #1: Why Am I Here?

This question seems very simple, yet it's complex. My answer to it is filled with many reasons as to why I chose to come to High Point University. 

First of all, I have been singing ever since I was three years old. It is my passion, and I enjoy singing for my church, in weddings, and in front of family and friends. I love to perform on stage in plays and musicals and was actively involved in the productions in my high school. Some of my most memorable roles include Miss Honey from Matilda, Little Red Riding Hood from Into the Woods, and Lydia from Pride and Prejudice. 

One of the reasons that I even picked High Point is because of the performing arts program. I plan on getting involved with as many musical theater related activities as I can. I knew I wanted to continue my love for it outside of high school, leading me to minor in theater.  Since I have a good presence to perform on stage, I believe I am a natural fit for television. I owe it to theater for allowing me to want to pursue a career in journalism, growing my confidence, and for making me a better public speaker. 

Going along with my passion for singing, at the beginning of the school year I auditioned and got accepted into the Collision Worship Band here as a vocalist which performs on the Wednesday night and Sunday night chapels. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a witness to others about God through my voice. 

As a way of gaining journalism experience, I decided to become a writer for the View Point Newspaper, a student led organization on campus. It is benefiting me tremendously being that I will have to start out as a journalist in order to work my way up to becoming a news anchor. (A story I wrote: https://www.theviewpointnewspaper.com/news-2-0-49/spring-into-the-spotlight-with-hpu-theater-auditions)

I am particularly

excited for this class, Never Stay Silent, because I will obtain a higher understanding of journalism history. I hope to learn more about how the world of journalism has changed from ancient times to today. Overall, news has shaped our society's social norms and behaviors on various issues. 

I am fascinated with how there is never a dull moment in the life of a news anchor, one of the many reasons that I want to be one myself. There is always an interesting story to tell and you have to go wherever the story takes you, leading you to travel across many parts of the world and adding on to the excitement of the job. 

As I continue my collegiate years, I can't wait to see where my story takes me at High Point University and beyond.