THE ROOT FORUM L.B-B.

LYDIA BIGGERS-BROOKHOUSE

“Prom last year was really fun. It had been a long time since I’ve been to a school dance. I went with a group of friends, including an underclassmen and a senior who had graduated the year before because hers was canceled due to COVID-19. I think a big overall highlight was] finding people I connect with and having a really good group of friends. I think this year especially I’ve gotten more acquainted with people. I’ve learned how to talk to people better, and I’ve gotten a lot better at advocating for myself and going out and asking for what I need. Also, I learned not to take things that I can’t handle. I got a really good scholarship at Interlochen and I decided to go to Community because I realized I didn’t want to be an artist for my whole life. It’s more of a hobby for me and at Community there was a lot more freedom of choice. I have been doing art for a really really long time. I draw mainly like character design and stuff. I don’t call myself a professional because I’m not a professional. I’m by no means a prodigy, but I don’t hate my art anymore. I’ve gotten a lot better at loving my art over time. I’m gonna miss Community. That’s mostly because of things that have happened this year specifically – and freshman year. I’m mostly going to miss my friends and having teachers that I know really well. That’s going to be hard to reestablish going off to college, but I’m also very excited to have a change of scenery.”