Zoe Gardner

Being the president of the Black Student Union makes me proud. In addition to having outstanding recommendations, I am pleased to mention that my application was exceptional. I think I've done a good job so far as president, and I will continue to lead the club successfully and ensure that we can look back on this year with a sense of satisfaction and success. Recently I shared the idea of having my cousin, Endia Beal an artist, curator, and author who uses photography to reveal the often overlooked experiences unique to people of color come to Weaver to discuss her work, her perspective as a black woman in a white-dominated industry, and her artistry to entrepreneurship. As a result, she came to my school on October 25th. I was excited because Mrs. Gagnon (Art Teacher) and Mrs. Smith (BSU Supervisor) loved the idea and now the students at Weaver will have the opportunity to experience an extremely successful, Black female artist who is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. My hope is that her visit inspired every student in any performing visual art to use their gifts and talents to effect change in the world.

• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Check in jumpers, ensure they have relevant waivers on file, and have the right socks.
• Clean any messes around the facility.
• Ensure that the jumper's party goes as planned.
• Decorate the room, serve food, and drinks, and clean up after the party is over in 20 minutes to prepare for the next party.

During the pandemic, I submitted a virtual audition and application to Weaver and was accepted as a member of the vocal program.

• Practiced and studied singing exercises and to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming concerts.
• Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
• Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.

Based on my leadership skills in the class, I was asked by Mrs. Bergsma to supervise Weaver's Spring Fashion Show as the Lead Backstage Manager. This fashion show culminates the learning experiences of the apparel division of CTE. As a member of the chorale, I was extremely pleased to be selected for so much responsibility in a new territory.

Because of our love for K-Pop, a student in the dance program and I started a K-Pop club at Weaver. The purpose of the club was to bring together other K-Pop fans and give us a place to discuss Korean music and culture. Although the club only lasted for half of the year, it was exciting to envision something and watch it unfold. It was then that I realized how rewarding it is to be with like-minded people and to execute plans so that a vision manifests.