CPHS provides arts programs, whether it’s music, acting, or drawing. Tackling the commotion of being involved in multiple after-school and in-school activities, Gabby Gunther (11) works to grow in her musical career and creates friendships.
“I’m in band, marching band, orchestra, and theater. I play the cello, and I do percussion. I’m also in the drumline, and I’m in the cast for theater,” Gunther said.
Gunther has been playing in band for three years, as she joined when she got into high school.
“I got into drumline for band by going to a football game when I was in middle school,” Gunther said. “The only way I could play the bass guitar for the marching band was if I played percussion. I then thought that I’d be good enough to try out for drumline, so I did and made it.”
Along with being in band, Gunther has been in orchestra for three years, catching up for lost time along the way.
“I did orchestra for one year in fifth grade, and then I quit, but I started back up, giving me a total of about three years of playing the cello,” Gunther said. “I had to practice a lot with the big year gap between my playing. I had to practice for at least an hour each day to catch up with everybody else. I was able to catch up to the advanced orchestra, as I am now in it this year.”
Gunther’s effort to play like students in her class led to the achievements she has made in orchestra.
“I feel very accomplished now being in the advanced orchestra with everybody who has had about twice the amount of years of experience with playing than I have had,” Gunther said.
Putting together her love of music through the show, Gunther is active in theater as a cast member.
“I started my interest in theater last year when I was in Mary Poppins. For the musical this year, I play the role of Eric, one of the little kids in Matilda’s class,” Gunther said.
Gunther enjoys the opportunities of art classes and extracurriculars CPHS provides for students.
“My favorite thing about being a student here is having the great arts programs we have and the amazing teachers and directors that lead these programs,” Gunther said. “I would tell my younger self to get into the arts sooner because sports was not going to work out for me in the long run.”
Gunther believes her involvement in her extracurriculars is why she has the friends she has by her side.
“If I was not in any of these clubs or academics, I would not have any of the friends I’ve made today,” Gunther said.
With all of the time and effort she puts into her activities and interests, Gunther evolves within her work all while creating friendships along the way.
