Personal Narrative: Acting, Band, And STEM

The clarinet has been a key part of my life for the past eleven years, and will continue to be important to me for years to come. In elementary and middle school, I tried dabbling in theater and singing, learning who I am and finding the confidence in what I do. Despite wanting to expand my talents, it is always the rod of black plastic, metal keys and a bamboo reed that whispers in my ears, calling me back. Time after time music calls out to me, like a limb I cannot live without.

Being raised in a very STEM-centric family, I began to realize the importance of STEM at an early age from spending time with my parents during school breaks. My mother is a professor of electrical engineering at Georgia Tech and my father is a civil engineer who works for Georgia Power. I played around with Scratch and small robots when I was very young, spending a lot of time at Georgia Tech. What we, humans, can create fascinates me. I

Memoir Rough Draft I don’t remember if it was my choice or my parents, but in 5th grade when we were given the choice to be in band, I was very anxious to start. We got to meet with Mrs. Jones and try a few different instruments before making a decision. My top three choices were percussion, trombone, and clarinet (only because my sister had played it). I tried the clarinet first and thought it was alright, but not my favorite. I tried the trombone next, and while it was difficult, I really wanted to keep trying. I also tried percussion- she just had me keep a beat on my leg- and I thought percussion may be difficult for me, but I still wanted to do it. In the end, Mrs. Jones decided I would be best fit for the clarinet, mostly because I could use my sisters and not have to buy a new instrument. I was happy with the choice, mostly because I was excited to be playing anything!

When I was in my first year of high school, I had plenty of space for electives, so I had decided to take keyboard since I had taken it before in middle school and enjoyed it. I enjoyed being in the music wing and being around talented and creative people, so my second year of high school I decided to join the marching band.

When I began playing softball at age five, I had no idea how impactful this decision would be in my life. Furthermore, when I began coaching ten years later, I did not yet understand how much of a positive influence coaching could convey. Coaching softball aided me to overcome depression.

Throughout high school, I challenged myself by taking Advanced Placement math and science courses, such as chemistry, physics, and calculus. These classes jump started my interest in pursuing a STEM related career. I also had the opportunity to take an Introduction into Engineering and an Engineering

The marching band has also felt like a home away from home. If I wasn’t at home with my parents, I was on the band field. While being in the marching band at my high school, my long-term goal was to become their drum major for my last two years. I wanted to be the drum major that would cause the band members to put every ounce of passion into performing the show. Once I decided this during my freshman year, I put my heart and soul into my band. I stepped up to any work my band director needed help with. Whether it was fundraising or running OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) events or lining the band field, I was there to show my band director I was ready to be a leader. My setback came when I didn't achieve section leader for the flutes

Late at night, I snuck out of my bedroom door as everyone was asleep in their beds. Cautiously, I tiptoed over to the living room TV, overflowing with eagerness, I soon hear the Rugrats theme song I loved so much. Anxiously, I watched Tommy and the gang make their way

Going into sixth grade band, I was unsure what instrument I wanted to play, or even if I would enjoy being in band at all. Initially, on the day we were allowed to try out instruments, the trumpet and alto saxophone stood out to me. I first tried to play

The clarinet’s versatility makes it an ideal instrument for several genres of music. The most popular genres use the clarinet because of its flexibility, virtuosity and ability to play in the extremes of the instrument’s range. It is a core member of the orchestra and blends well with woodwind, brass and string instruments.

Orchestra used to be my favorite class. Key words: used to. It was a place where I could play my best and everyone would put in the same amount of work. Last year was the best year in all my orchestral experience and I’ve been in quite a few orchestras in the last six years. There has been many different playing environments, people, and music. In ninth grade orchestra, I was one out of five freshman to be selected into Battlefield’s top orchestra group, Philharmonia, which was pretty exciting. It had one downfall, my brother and my cousin, Andrew Schlagel and Hannah Morgan, were also in it. I hate them with all my heart but playing in the same orchestra as them made some great experiences that I won’t forget. The entire year I was mostly

Being in a school that focuses on nothing but STEM work has allowed me to do things that I love such as: doing research on interesting science, technology, engineering, and math topics. Projects during my senior year of high school and during finals of my junior year of high school has allowed me to become a stronger person.

For this upcoming summer, I plan on volunteering at the Pediatric Playroom of UNC Children’s Hospital and interning at either a psychology or cellular biology lab. In the psychology lab, I would work on research regarding political intolerance. In the cellular biology lab, I would participate in a research

I love singing and acting. There is something so enjoyable about bringing a character to life. I also take an interest in programming and writing code although I 'm not very good at it yet.

Currently, there is a major problem regarding STEM and that there are not enough skills to develop and Science may die out due to uninterested youth. This report will summarise the information which I have gathered through the course of this investigation and will also include information on where STEM research can be found. What courses and preventions can be put in place, and how can awareness can be created. My report will also include research on general STEM, and what it is about.