Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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RT is a glamorous experience. Clamour? In the theatre? Bruised legs, extreme physical and emotional exhaustion, and being the idol of twelve-year-old kids. That's as glamor- ous as it gets right nowf' says Brandy Parris, a senior seriously considering a career in acting. At this time in their lives, most artists at Mitty find little glamour but a lot of prom- ise in their talents. Brandy is one of numerous students who came to high school with previous training in art. She had gained experience with the stage and play procedure by per- forming in plays and working on various technical crews. She has been in Mitty Theatrical Arts productions, her special he shaping shading talents helping her win leading roles. I perform because I can't express myself as well any other way, and acting is a way to show how I feelf says Parris. A sophomore musician, Franco Fin- stad, also enjoys the free-flowing expres- sion achieved through art. When Franco began in the sixth grade, he learned to balance his time effectively so that he could expand on school and music at the same time. Practice, one of the most important aspects of trumpet playing, has become involuntary to him. My talent is definitely a result of self- discipline and will power,', explains Fin- stad. There are no short cuts in art. Carolyn Brilla, a senior, is also very involved with music, only her voice is her artistic talent and ticket to fame. Since her first performance in Oklaho- ma, she has been in more than nine other plays. Brilla finds she can use her voice best in cheery songs. Often though, she writes poetry and invents tunes to accompany them. She hopes to enhance her talents by being in plays, taking classes, and having voice lessons. It,s the real mef' she says. I can look deep inside and tell what's there without saying it. Personal pizzazv is the expression of emotions through any art form. For a musician, the mood of the music makes each bar unique. In painting, Einar Fin- stad, a senior, poses a personal style of realism, yet loose and simplev on his artistic creations. His art works reach for the more pleasant aspects of color and design. Einar's paintings and sketches depict landscape scenes, mountains, or city streets concentrating on the shadows, sun, and natural forms. His style proves versatile as he can disregard the perfec- tion in nature and make things simplified and down to the basic beauties of things. U After college, when recognition is established, Einar does not want to follow popular trends, but set the fads. This ulti- mate goal may come true for Einar as his talents improve and his expressions shine with pure originality. F ads are meant to be set by young apprentices. Imagination and creativity show through styles of their own making. For Nick Dubois, it is comic book and fantasy characters set in a futuristic time frame. In the past, you have a guideline or reference point for your work. In the future, you can create your own world for the comicf' comments Dubois. His graphic narrative talents allow him many job opportunities. As a producer, and of an artis director, or writer, Nick could apply his creativity. To improve his tyle, he takes time out to attend and participate in conventions in San Diego and San Francisco. It's a good way to find out how professionals like your workf, With the continuous variations and characters, Nick hopes to establish his comic book talents in the world of art. College is usually a dream, something far away and unreal. To the seniors, another four-year commitment is a scary reality. Often, though, they look for schol- arships to take some of the burden off their families. For those students who are advanced in the arts, their talents are finally beginning to pay off Beginners in the arts that come to Mit- ty find the classes most helpful. However, not all forms of art have instructional courses. Dancers, for instance, find no classes to help them. They must take les- sons outside of school. Charlotte Yeh, a senior, began ballet dancing two years ago. When she came to Mitty, she continued her after-school classes. I saw a friend of mine dancing, and it was so beaufitul that I wanted to dance also, says Charlotte. She has a hectic schedule, trying to fit in school, homework, ballet lessons, and projects. Using her knowledge of dance, she hopes to be able to perform in many varying roles. Both beginners and advanced artists find their place in Mitty's art community. Many students are not recognized for their abilityf, comments Mazor. In the future, they hope to have art shows that would make known the extensive talents of Mitty's artistic students. by Tina Iohnson Carolyn Brilla fbelowj in a chocolate chip cookiegram costume prepares for a hats off rendition of Happy Birthday. Her singing helpe others enjoy their gift of cookies all the more

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