He/him
Day Student from Waltham, Mass.
Previous School: McDevitt Middle School
What are you involved in at CA?
At CA I am involved in theater (winter mainstage), voice (IMI, CA Singers, Chorus, Cabaret), dance (Choreographer’s Workshop, Dance Technique), and as a tour guide, writing associate, and peer buddy.
Why did you choose CA?
I wanted a school that celebrated academics and learning rather than one that saw it as “nerdy” or a waste of time. As much as we joke about the love of learning core value of CA, there is a lot of truth in how it reflects on our school. A lot of schools don’t have that.
What is your favorite activity at CA and why?
Choreographer’s Workshop! It’s such a great opportunity to practice choreographing and see the work of others. Our final project this season was for the five of us to collectively make a piece. We each got one minute to choreograph the other four students, then choreographed the end together. It’s really rewarding and I’m glad I decided to take it, last year as a dancer and this year as a choreographer.
Favorite class you’ve taken at CA and why?
Philosophy in Fiction was no doubt my favorite class. It’s one of the few classes that actually made me think about my own belief systems and core values (philosophy will do that). The teacher, Andrew Stevens, is so engaging and thoughtful about his subject and makes every class 10 times more interesting. There’s also a great blend of modern and ancient philosophy; we’ve covered more antique forms of philosophy, such as Plato and Aristotle, but also go over a lot of modern ideas, including technological and personal philosophy. My favorite assignment was a group research and presentation project, where we focused on why we do good things (we covered utilitarianism/consequentialism, existentialism, Kant, and more).
Share a moment where you knew you belonged at CA.
In class discussions, I feel most like I belong here. Being able to participate in the conversation and intellectually engage with others helps me feel a part of the community. Plus, being on stage and performing makes me feel like a part of the school, as it’s something individual to me while contributing to the wider community.
