Student Honors

Every spring our high school hosts an Honors Convocation to honor the graduating seniors; listing their accomplishments, academics and scholarships, plus plans for the future. Each department may award a student or two for a variety of criteria. In the past I usually ask the students in my advanced choir for their input on whom to select. They know up front that I hold 100% of the decision, but I do appreciate their candor on the seniors in the choirs. Sometimes they recognize things, deeds, and even people, that I may have simply overlooked or taken for granted.

This year I had someone in mind when I handed out the ballots, and true to form the students agreed with my choice: Brianna Peruski. Brianna is not one of the flashy seniors who hogs the spot light at every chance, but rather is a strong leader by her actions and her words. She questions others as well as herself and shows that many times the answer to a problem is the simple, and obvious choice that lies right under our noses.

Brianna has been in my choirs since middle school and has been a strong alto, who does all the right things at all the right times. She has matured into a lovely young woman who knows her limits and isn't afraid to show her true emotions: good, bad or otherwise. She is far from a drama queen, although she continues to shine on our stage in straight shows and musicals. This spring she entertained and stabilized our production of "Bye Bye Birdie" playing the role of Rose Alvarez, Albert Peterson's secretary. Just remember, "Spanish is not a religion!"

I know that whereever Brianna ends up she will be successful and entertaining; a true leader amongst us all!