Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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Express Vourseli-. Expressing yourself. lt's almost come to be a cliche, but really, when you stop and think about it, we all try to explain our thoughts to others, even if it's only in casual telephone conversation. And there are some people who go beyond just talking. Many of us had a diary at one time or another, in which we tried to record exactly what happened on a particular day, adding in how things affected us and why. Or at times, when things really got crummy, some of us pounded on pianos or drew abstract portraits, just to relieve some of the tension. For some people, this expressing of the inner mind becomes a lifetime occupation. The medium can be anything: the stage, art, music, writing. For example, Doug Floerden explains his fascination with creating music: I began to be interested in jazz in seventh grade, because of a close friend. Now, I find that jazz lets me express my feelings no matter what they are. It can be relaxing or invigorating. Another musician, Vince Fuh, describes what function his music serves for him: Ever since first grade, I've been involved with music: I started with the accordion, and then I added piano, violin, trumpet, and recorder. My mother really is the person who started me in music. She taught me the basic scale for the accordion and then she really instructed me seriously in the piano. Playing relieves my tension, and especially when I improvise, I find it reIaxing. But all of us aren't musically inclined, and we need a different method to describe our emotions. David Platt has found an outlet through writing. l like to write when l'm depressed, because it takes my mind oft my troubles, of if I write something good it cheers me up. I enjoy writing poetry and satire, and in fact, may even go into writing as a profession. Mark Nelson has found still another way to express himself, through acting. My acting talent is, I think, instinctive. I like to show off, but it's subdued and contoured for a stage performance. I've been in plays since seventh grade, and I've been in about twenty to twenty-five shows, at Pilgrim Park, Central, the Sunset Theater, and also at the Pabst Theater. Acting is a good outlet. You get to put yourself in someone else's shoes and see the world from a different viewpoint. You have to convince yourself that you are the character, and also have a very energy and concentration level. The possibilities for self-expression are literally endless, and after all, depend on the emotions themselves. How do you express yourself? Largo photo - Seeking a way to express themselves, Lisa Stetanowski and Sean Smullen take to the stage to entertain others. t1j The medium of art is Betsy William's mode ot self expression. t2j Some express their ideas through writing. t3j For those such as John Kreuger. music is the vehicle through which they express themselves. tdj Interpretations of objects and ideas transmitted onto paper are how Dave Scholz justifies his existence. t5j Participation in sports allows some to express themselves. Express Yourself f 27