Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I felt I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having access to continue coming to class and participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, whom I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a woman named Amanda Fuquay Amanda Fuquay was my theatre professor for my second year at Odessa College and the tech teacher my first year. Amanda was a kind woman who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. She cast me in shows that I felt I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Amanda gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But she also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Amanda pulled me aside and gave me some money she and our director, Josh Rapp, both pooled together. She gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing her best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This woman, whom I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. She gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Amanda Fuquay inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Acting is more than just memorizing lines and performing on stage. It's an art form that allows individuals to genuinely express themselves in any given situation. I find great joy in pursuing acting, whether it's being on stage, working backstage, or simply watching. This passion has given me a sense of freedom and happiness that I can't find anywhere else in my life. My goal is to continue pursuing this passion to bring joy to others, whether they are performing or watching. Making a career in acting is my ultimate goal, not for fame, but for the love of performing. Although I haven't achieved much yet, I have had the opportunity to work with talented individuals in some amazing productions, such as Bright Star, where I had an ensemble role. I am confident in my abilities and determined to improve myself, even if my role is not a significant one. Acting is my one true joy and the only career I would ever want to pursue this way. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I felt I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, whom I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. Acting is more than just memorizing lines and performing on stage. It's an art form that allows individuals to genuinely express themselves in any given situation. I find great joy in pursuing acting, whether it's being on stage, working backstage, or simply watching. This passion has given me a sense of freedom and happiness that I can't find anywhere else in my life. My goal is to continue pursuing this passion to bring joy to others, whether they are performing or watching. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh, my director pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me not to be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, whom I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I felt I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me not to be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, whom I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it. Acting is more than just memorizing lines and performing on stage. It's an art form that allows individuals to genuinely express themselves in any given situation. I find great joy in pursuing acting, whether it's being on stage, working backstage, or simply watching. This passion has given me a sense of freedom and happiness that I can't find anywhere else in my life. My goal is to continue pursuing this passion to bring joy to others, whether they are performing or watching.

I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I felt I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, whom I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

I think the one anime I can rewatch a lot is Death Note. It may be seen as a beginner anime for some people, or that it's predictable, but it was endlessly captivating for me because of the character growth we feel along the journey. We start with the Shinigami Ryuk, a god of death. He drops. a journal into the human world and claims he wishes to have some fun. This shows so much about his character and the motivation he has throughout most of the series. We see that he grows bored very quickly when life has become mundane and boring. He knows of what consequences can come if the wrong person finds his Death Note, yet wishes to find some enjoyment, even if it means that many people may die. He cares only for his entertainment. Then we get to meet an average Japanese student Light Yagami and we quickly see he is also bored with his own steady life. There is no reason for Light to take the life he has for granted, but we see that he has some type of God-like complex that only grows and worsens over the series. He believes himself to be better than others and that he should be the decider of who lives and dies, thinking that those who are in jail or have committed any crime at all are unworthy of life, despite now becoming a criminal himself. He even starts to threaten and kill those who threaten him and his goal. These two characters do more than enough to keep you glued to the screen and there are several more I could go on about, but it keeps me entertained and watching because you end up rooting for such a horrible character and hoping for either his success or downfall that it keeps you watching. You become caught in this game of cat and mouse between Light and the main antagonist L. It keeps you entertained and makes you hungry for more.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

“Give your hands to serve, and your hearts to love.” – Mother Teresa You never truly know what someone is going through, their situations in life can be vastly different than your own. And one simple act can change someone's entire mind or even their heart. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and did his best to help me. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it. Because of Joshua Rapp, my heart had been opened. I crawled out of a dark space and when I emerged victorious, I found how beautiful the world and humanity were. This one act has changed me. Changed how I thought and makes me want to be able to help others the exact same way Josh and Amanda helped me, maybe to an even better extent.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh Rapp, my director, pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and did his best to help me. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life. Making a career in acting is my ultimate goal, not for fame, but for the love of performing. Although I haven't achieved much yet, I have had the opportunity to work with talented individuals in some amazing productions, such as Bright Star, where I had an ensemble role. Even though I come from a small town in Texas, Andrews, I know that there is a wealth of talent here, and I am eager to continue being an actress and participate in every show possible. I am confident in my abilities and determined to improve myself, even if my role is not a significant one. Acting is my one true joy and the only career I would ever want to pursue this way.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. There were moments throughout my first year of college when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was a disappointment, who was given every opportunity to succeed. Acting is more than just memorizing lines and performing on stage. It's an art form that allows individuals to express themselves in any given situation genuinely. I find great joy in pursuing acting, whether being on stage, working backstage, or simply watching. This passion has given me a sense of freedom and happiness that I can't find anywhere else in my life. My goal is to continue pursuing this passion to bring joy to others, whether they are performing or watching. Making a career in acting is my ultimate goal, not for fame, but for the love of performing. Although I haven't achieved much yet, I have had the opportunity to work with talented individuals in some amazing productions, such as Bright Star, where I had an ensemble role. Even though I come from a small town in Texas, Andrews, I know that there is a wealth of talent here, and I am eager to continue being an actress and participate in every show possible. I am confident in my abilities and determined to improve myself, even if my role is not a significant one. Acting is my one true joy and the only career I would ever want to pursue this way. The way I would create a better life for myself would simply be to give myself an education and a push into the field I admire and love so much.

I plan to become an actress and give inspiration to many young men and women who don't believe they can achieve great things in their life. I myself am a young Hispanic woman who didn't really see women or people who looked like me on screen. I saw tall, skinny, objectively beautiful, racially ambiguous women on screen who claimed to be Hispanic representations and didn't show someone like me. I am short, chubby, and not objectively beautiful by many of today's standards, but I want to break those molds. I want to show people who don't see themselves on screen or on stage that I am a stepping stone in the right direction, and that they too can be viewed as worthy. I want to give people confidence and hope that they are just as beautiful and great as the many White and "normal" they see every day, and that they're not just comic relief or side characters that the media portrays them to be.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. As an aspiring actress, I will use my education to give entertainment to people for years to come. I want to make people laugh, cry, scream, and just make them happy in general. I will use the money I make to help people within my community and support my family. I want to make sure they're well taken care of and that I am giving back to the people who were there for me when I needed them most.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. He helped me get through my first year at Odessa College and this scholarship will help me pursue my dream and wish to become an actress. I want to act for a living and act in general. Being a professional actress is my dream job, performing and making people and audiences laugh, smile, cry, and holler is all I want to do. I plan to finish my two years here at Odessa College and then transfer to Angelo State University to continue my theatre arts education and make as many connections as possible. I want to finish my education so I can go out into the world knowing I can go ahead and start making my way through the world. I know that there are plenty of other people who are vying for this scholarship and also need it as much as I do, but I believe that I can truly accomplish my goals with this scholarship and all that it entails.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

No other company or corporation has captured many generations' hearts or admiration quite like Disney. It holds many amazing properties that have something for everyone, including animated movies. And animated movies are my favorite thing about Disney. I loved watching new movies whenever I could, whether it be some harshly criticized sequels or highly acclaimed originals, Disney animated movies always stuck with me. The messages, stories, themes, and animation itself were always so awe-inspiring and kept me interested for many years. The way each movie seemed to have its animation style for the story it was trying to tell. An example of this would be Mulan, one of my favorite Disney animated movies. There's the title sequence that looks like it's been painted with watercolor and looks like old Chinese scrolls. It's beautiful and the way the characters were designed to portray their personality only made it better. Mulan grows sharper features when presenting as masculine, yet has a softer and rounder look when she's feminine. Yao has a more squarish and brickish shape to show his hulking and aggressive nature, Ling is made to look taller and more relaxed physique to show his carefree nature, while Chien Po is portrayed as a gentle giant. The designs Disney gave all of these characters astound me because they portray so much backstory and thought and love without having to say or do much. It's a great example of show don't tell, which you don't see a lot of in most animation companies these days. When it comes down to the emotional part, Disney was always there. It gave me role models to look up to and stories to help encourage and inspire me. One of the most recent movies I feel represented by is Encanto. I may not be Colombian, but as a woman of color who was raised and is Hispanic, I felt seen. I felt like I could relate to multiple characters and point to the screen when I saw a character that reminded me heavily of a family member. I saw a lot of myself in the characters Mirabel and Luisa, feeling as if I drown in the greatness of my family's attributes but also crushed under the weight of expectation and the need to be strong. I cried when watching the film, finally feeling like I was there. Like I was a Disney princess. It meant the world to me to be seen. And to see Disney trying to include more groups of underrepresented people makes me want to tear up. And that's what Disney means to me.

The dream version of my future self is happy, not full of regret, and able to look back on life and know I got to where I am today because of my drive and passion.

Acting is more than just memorizing lines and performing on stage. It's an art form that allows individuals to genuinely express themselves in any given situation. I find great joy in pursuing acting, whether it's being on stage, working backstage, or simply watching. This passion has given me a sense of freedom and happiness that I can't find anywhere else in my life. My goal is to continue pursuing this passion to bring joy to others, whether they are performing or watching. Making a career in acting is my ultimate goal, not for fame, but for the love of performing. Although I haven't achieved much yet, I have had the opportunity to work with talented individuals in some amazing productions, such as Bright Star, where I had an ensemble role. Even though I come from a small town in Texas, Andrews, I know that there is a wealth of talent here, and I am eager to continue being an actress and participate in every show possible. I am confident in my abilities and determined to improve myself, even if my role is not a significant one. Acting is my one true joy and the only career I would ever want to pursue this way.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.

Education is something that we all take for granted. It certainly has been for me, at least. I have had the fantastic opportunity to be able to go to school and pursue my education and journey through the Theatre Arts. My family has never been too interested in the arts themselves or anything related to it, but it has always captured my eye and kept my interest, even as a child. I have never been able to afford an art education, not as a child or an adult. Even now, I have been able to afford college only due to scholarships and grants given to me through FAFSA. I owe everything to them, and I still want to show my persistence and drive for the field by continuing my education. But the person I owe most of all is a man named Joshua Rapp. Joshua Rapp was my theatre professor for my first year at Odessa College. Josh was a kind man who gave someone like me, a nobody who was nowhere near perfect, an opportunity to prove my worth. He cast me in shows that I feel I had no place in, giving me access to a voice instructor to help me with my auditions and get me back into the groove of musical theatre. Josh gave me notes and criticisms where they were needed, wanting to help me improve. But he also gave me praise where I needed it and let me know that I am only as good as I believe myself to be. There were moments throughout my first year when I had difficulty getting to class due to gas and I would have to miss class that day. It made me feel awful like I was disappointing this person who was giving me every opportunity to succeed. But, at a rehearsal for a show we were working on, Josh pulled me aside and gave me some money he and our technical director, Amanda Fuquay, both pooled together. He gave it to me and told me that it was for gas, that they saw my determination and drive, knowing it was killing me to not be able to attend class or even rehearsals that day. I cried at that moment. I cried, knowing that this person saw something within me and was doing his best to help me out. I cried, having the access to continue coming to class and still participating in everything my classmates were involved in. This man, who I had only known for a year, who didn't owe me anything, gave me hope and a reason to keep going. He gave me a kindness I had never known, witnessed, or encountered. A kindness I want to cling to and used to push myself to keep going in this field. To keep up with my education in the arts. Joshua Rapp inspired me more than anybody else in my life, the only person who made me feel like I was worth it.