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I believe that the best stage managers are people who easily adapt to difficult situations. From rehearsals to performances, unpredictability is a major factor in everything you do, no matter your role. Being able to keep a cool head and positive demeanor helps everyone else stay calm.”

Violet Stevenson ’21
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Working as a single unit in a canoe, fully united, is a valuable thing to learn. You have to put your ego aside and understand you’re part of something bigger.”

Ford Stallsmith ’20
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I really wanted to tell the stories of quiet people, who do normal yet extraordinary things. Social media shows us celebrities, turning people into products for their audience. I wanted to tell authentic stories.”

Angela Wu ’19
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Every season you face challenges, and I think the most important part is really taking the time to learn from them. They are an important piece to show you how much more you can do!”

Maile Lawson ’19
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Each and every student brings their own background, culture, and personality like seeds to HPA so that this community may grow … It’s important to welcome the experience of this garden and to look for ways to add seeds of one’s own.”

Leilani Barnes ’19
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Once, when I was swimming with a friend off a beach near Kona, we found ourselves surrounded by dolphins, hundreds of dolphins. It was really magical.”

Marieke Renz ’19