Whether watching a movie, hanging out with loved ones, or listening to the radio, music, and art have always resonated with me. Music and art are two different ways to express yourself that portray different emotions and feelings, like sadness, pain, or even joy. When I was a child, my siblings and I would create and perform songs for my parents and have drawing competitions to see who could be the most creative. During the pandemic, being able to realize the importance of expressing myself through art and the joy that my art brought to other people was a blessing. The pandemic was a hard time for many people, and to bring a smile to someone's face through my work was enough to give me joy. I grew up with the arts. If you could review my YouTube history, you would see so many different genres of music; my personal favorite at the moment is a classical piece called Measure Me Sky SSAA by Elaine Hagenberg. Measure Me Sky is a song influenced by a poem written by Leonora Speyer. This song reminds me of the saying The Sky is the Limit, and it should be this way with our lives, constantly reaching goals that some may say are impossible, but you keep prevailing through the arts, taking yourself to places you never knew you could achieve. For example, when I was the only tenth grader chosen to sing the Star-Spangled Banner with seniors at the Hapeville Theater or when selected to sing at a women's conference at Delta Airlines. The Ministry has also given me a reason to love the arts. People have always been searching for their purpose, something that makes them feel special or creates a sense of belonging. Through different ministries, I have been able to sing for and about a creator who loves and cherishes me enough to die on the cross for my sins to spend eternity with me, and I believe that is something worth spreading to the rest of the world. Through the arts, I can share a topic I am passionate about that gives me purpose and meaning. Which is something that I wish all of society would receive. Given the following points, the Devin Chase Vancil Art and Music School scholarship would help me to further my artistic journey and become a better leader who will serve others and nurture their love for the arts.