Year Club Seniors and Parents

‘‘ I would definitely teach wellness or dance or something that I am not bad at so I don’t make students fail at life —haha! I am determined, outgoing, and caring.

On rare occasions and certain notes, I can slightly sing.

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JADEN HOLTSCHLAG

I HAVE ATTENDED FRA SINCE… Kindergarten.

IF I’M NOT IN THE CLASSROOM, YOU CAN FIND ME… in the theater, choir room, dance room, or Mr. Kaiser’s room.

MY BIGGEST PASSION IS… definitely theater, and that passion began at FRA doing the shows in the middle school. I did not fully realize this is what I want to do

I am spontaneous, passionate, and enthusiastic.

I can clap with one hand.

If I could be a teacher for a day, I would teach AP Language & Composition.

professionally until eighth grade. I believe FRA theater has prepared me for my future.

MY DREAM JOB WOULD BE TO… perform in a show on a cruise line on a national tour.

THE PERSON WHO HAS TAUGHT ME MOST AT FRA IS… Mrs. Jewell. She has been such a great mentor to me, and has really helped me reach my full potential as a singer. I have had her for eight years now as a choir director, and she has helped me improve tremendously, primarily with vocal control and breath support. Any time I had a problem, she would always be there with open doors to listen to me.

MY MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE/MOMENT AT FRA IS… definitely the senior parade. I remember being in middle school and looking up to those seniors in awe, hoping one day I could be like them. Any time one of them would either wave at me or throw candy my way, I remember how excited I would get to be recognized by the big seniors. It’s crazy to think about how much I looked up to these seniors, especially being a senior now.

MY BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING MY TIME AT FRA HAS BEEN… serving as the president of the Vocal Ensemble. All my life, I have looked up to the past presidents and hoped to one day to be in that position. They show true dedication, leadership, and talent. Being able to lead and guide the choir is a huge deal for me. I have loved every minute of choir, and I am so grateful that the underclassmen had faith in me to lead them well.

WHEN I THINK BACK ON MY TIME AS AN FRA STUDENT, THE ONE THING I’LL MISS THE MOST IS… the teachers. FRA is so rare because the teachers are your friends and are always there to help you. Two who instantly come to mind are Mr. Bartha and Mr. Kaiser. Not only are they great educators, but they also care deeply about me and help me with all of my endeavors. It’s going to be so different next year, but that’s mainly because FRA’s teachers help make this place and senior year, specifically, so much more fun.

THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A 12-YEAR CLUB MEMBER IS… watching FRA grow and change. With the addition of the Weicker Center, it is cool to say that I was at FRA before all of the new things were done. I could not tell you why, but being able to say I went to FRA before all of the new stuff is so awesome. However, seeing all the new things being added is so cool to see how FRA is growing for the better. It has been cool to watch how through all of the changes, the one thing FRA values the most is the community.

I LOVE FRA BECAUSE… it is such a community. After being here for 13 years, it is so incredible that I still feel this community. FRA is unlike any other school because it brings people together and allows for high schoolers to hang out with middle school and lower school students. Consistently, FRA shows us how much they value community, which is something I am looking for at my future college. I love FRA because it has helped me prepare for my future by allowing me to take the courses needed to best prepare. I love FRA because there are no limits or boundaries put on you as students in regard to how many sports, clubs, and activities you can be involved in. It is so incredible that you can be involved in everything!