The thoughts, feelings and inspirations of student artists
Hundreds of students on campus take part in the many fine arts courses offered at school and each week Wingspan profiles one such student in this weekly feature.
Andrea Cobos
Grade: 11th Future college: UNT Future Job: Opera singer Years singing: 4 Years Favorite artist: Many classical artists Wingspan: When and how did you discover your talent? Cobos: “I’ve always loved singing. My best friend, Brooke, was taking private lessons so I got into it because of her. That’s when I realized I really enjoy singing and choir. Especially when I ...
Juleanna Cuililap
Grade: 10th Future college: In-state, probably UT Austin. Wants to go to Rhode Island School of Design. Future Job: Graphic Designer Years drawing: I’ve never taken an official art class but I do it outside of school Inspiration: Social media, following another artist Wingspan: What made you choose art? Culilap: “ I’ve always liked looking at art so I decided to take art classes.” Wingsp...
Austin Satrio
Grade: 12th Instrument: Viola Future College: Undecided (UT-Austin, University of Oklahoma, or Notre Dame) Future Job: Intended major is neuroscience Years Playing: 6.5 Wingspan: What made you choose viola? Satrio: “It sounded the best to me. Violin seemed a little too high, but a viola seemed to fit right.” Wingspan: When did you learn of your interest in music? When ...
Tallon Rock
Grade: 12 Future College: Trade school Future Job: Live sound engineer Years Acting:3 Years Playing Guitar: 3 Years in Band: 2 Inspiration: other bands Wingspan: How many guitars do you own? Rock: “I have four electric, two acoustic” Wingspan: Do you prefer music or acting? Rock: “That's a tough question, but probably music” Wingspan: How has music and acting changed...
Nathan Brooks
Grade: 11th Instrument: Alto Saxophone Future college: The college that gives me the most scholarship money Future Job: Not sure yet Years playing: 6 Inspiration: Doesn’t have one Favorite musician: Cannonball Adderley Wingspan: What made you chose the saxophone? Brooks: “When I tried out the instrument it came pretty naturally to me, I liked the tone and I co...
Sid Sadhu
Name: Sid Sadhu Grade: 10th Instrument: Trumpet Future college: Undecided Future Job: Family Doctor Years playing: 5 Inspiration: Doesn’t have one Favorite musician: Doesn’t have one Wingspan: What made you chose the trumpet? Sadhu: “Jazz is the reason I decided to play the trumpet.” Wingspan: When did you learn of your interest in music? When did you discover your tale...
Weston Sandland
Grade: 12th Years performing: 6th grade-12th grade Favorite Actor: Peter Dinklage Future College: UT Austin Future Job: Software Developer Wingspan: What made you chose theater? Sandland: “I wanted to try something new and challenge myself, because I'm typically an introvert.” Wingspan: How has theater changed your life? Sandland: “I have made a lot of good friends, lear...
Annabel Rejzovic
Grade: 10th Future college: Berkeley in California Future Job: Psychologist/ Therapist Years singing: 15 ( Ever since I could make noises) Inspiration: Problems or feelings I am experiencing. Favorite artist:Ariana Grande all day, she is queen Wingspan: When and how did you discover your talent? Rejzovic: “I always sang around my uncle and I would write songs with him and my family j...
Isabella Pedron
Grade: 10th Instrument: Violin Future college: Don't have one yet Future Job: Pediatrician Years Playing: 5th year (started in 6th grade) Wingspan: What made you choose the violin? Pedron: “Well I originally wanted to play the French Horn in 6th grade but my parents said that I shouldn't since I would not be able to play if I got sick. My mom suggested for me to play in the orchestra in...
Nithin Hari
Grade: 12th Future college: UT Dallas Future Job: Engineer Years singing: 3 Inspiration: I used to grow up around music when I was younger and wanted to learn how to sing Favorite artist: Zayn Malik Wingspan: When and how did you discover your talent? Hari: “When I was in high school I was in music theory and the choir director heard me sing and thought I'd be a good singer ...
Edward Chen
Grade: 10th Instrument: Saxophone Future college: Cornell (hopefully) Future Job: Some kind of engineer (not 100 percent sure) Years Playing: 5 Inspiration: My friend Austin Zhang Favorite Musician: Chance the Rapper Wingspan: What made you choose the saxophone? Chen: “I liked that with the saxophone you aren’t limited to just one style of music. You can play both jazz ...
Morena Koch
Grade:12th Future college: doesn’t know yet Future Job: fashion photographer Years drawing: since I was little Inspiration: modern art and social issues Favorite artist: no preference Wingspan: What made you choose art? Koch: "Art classes were always my strong suit compared to core classes. I think my brain is more wired for creative thinking and art allowed me to express myself." Wingspan:...
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