Published: June 26, 2009 10:51 pm      

Edmondites study at Quartz

Melissa Yowell, 15

• Edmond Memorial High School

• Dance

Q: What do you hope to learn this year?

A: I hope to learn more about the modern style and become a smarter dancer.

Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?

A: I love the creative atmosphere I get to be in every-day. It’s very inspiring!

Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: I hope to be in a dance company or some sort of performing career.

Q: What artist do you look up to the most?

A: I look up to my dance teacher, Amy Reynolds Reed. She is amazing and has taught me everything I know about dance.

Q: What got you started in the arts?

A: I got started taking dance at an early age because my older sister was dancing.



Anna Zhao, 15

• Edmond Santa Fe High School

• Orchestra, Violin

Q: Why did you want to attend OSAI this year?

A: I had the privilege of attending last year, and I loved every minute of it. Once again, I wish to challenge myself as a musician, and I see this as a wonderful learning opportunity.

Q: What do you enjoy most about the arts?

A: I love the freedom of self-expression, and how there aren’t any limitations on creativity.

Q: As an artist, where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: Although I am uncertain about my path in the future, I know that music will always play a key role in my life.

Q: What artist do you look up to the most?

A: The one and only Yo-Yo Ma.

Q: What got you started in the arts?

A: When I was in kindergarten, I had a friend that had just started to play violin. I thought it was the most amazing thing in the entire world, and I enjoy it immensely to this day.