A.T-C.

ANNA TAPLEY-COLL

“I got into CET my freshman year doing sets and lights. Then by junior year [post-pandemic], I was crew head which got me into all of the crew meetings and I was able to learn a lot more about the other crew members which was really nice. I’m thinking of continuing to do theater outside of CET as well. [The bonds I’ve made through CET] are really strong. They are definitely the type of people that I can do anything with or call anytime. My favorite teacher I’ve had is definitely Steve. I still take classes with him and he’s always been so helpful. He’s been a mentor in terms of my art career and also just a friend if I ever needed one. I think his openness sets him apart from other teachers. Being able to have someone who’s going to help me in all aspects of life because all of those aspects tie into school affects everything else so well. Also, when I joined his forum last year I was really scared and thought the people would hate me. [Steve] was really kind and welcomed me in which was really nice. I think I’ll miss the people at CHS the most. Mainly just knowing a lot of the other kids and asking about what’s going on in their lives or even hanging out in a classroom. One thing I would tell other CHS students is to keep an open mind and get to know as people as they can.”