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ierra Jackson, freshman, has been practicing the sport of
karate for six years and has earned many accomplishments
in her time. She loves the sport and now teaches as as
sensei to younger children in addition to still practicing.
“I got picked for a special team for demonstrations which
encouraged me to get my black belt,” said Jackson, “Being able to
achieve that goal and help others is my inspiration.” Having a goal
set in place, Sierra received her black belt on April 25, 2017.
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BY HANNAH MCCLELLAND
egan Spears, freshman, first transitioned from soccer
to the performing arts in fifth grade, “I would watch
other people perform and sing and I knew how badly I
wanted to do that.” Seeing others having fun inspired
Megan to pursue the arts.
Spears was thrilled when she started singing, dancing and acting.
“I felt like I had a way to express myself and grow as a person… It
made me more determined and a happier person over all.”
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KARATE
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“Karate is a life outside of school, family, and friends.” said
Jackson. Karate provides a place for Jackson to be herself and lets
her have fun doing something she loves.
Karate has also helped Jackson become more outgoing and
confident in her abilities, “I didn’t know how good I was at [karate]
and I started to believe in myself and it became a real passion.
Karate feels like a part of me,” says Jackson, “It’s a time to focus
on me and do what I love.”
Finding a way to relate with others, Spears has only grown to love
the arts more and more. “The arts meet as a standard of something
I love because its a way to connect to the world,” said Spears,
“Music is one of the few things that is universal.”
Megan’s advice to those looking to pursue their passion is,
“Putting yourself out there can sometimes be scary, but the
outcome can be beautiful and amazing.”
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