‘Glass Half Full’
A Q&A with Claire Kelley
Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: “I am passionate about competitive dance, it brings me happiness, and I think it is important to show my love and hard work that I put into it. I hope to go to college in competitive dance. I would also say I am hard-working; there really is not a reason to work hard.”
Q: How long have you lived in Idaho?
A: “I have lived in Idaho for two years; we moved from California. It definitely was a big change season-wise, and it was a little different than where we used to live. Family-wise, we have some grandparents back in Cali.”
Q: How long have you been in the Lakeland School District?
A: “I have been at Lakeland High School for two years.”
Q: How long have you been dancing?
A: “I have done dance since the age of four. It started with my older sister. I looked up to her as a role model. She was a huge inspiration to start dancing.”
Q: What is your favorite snack?
A: “My go-to snacks are the colored goldfish and fruit. They are good snacks, colored goldfish is better than normal goldfish, and fruit is refreshing and, of course, a healthy option.”
Q: What are activities outside of school that you enjoy?
A: “Dance takes most of my time, so whenever I can, I relax and enjoy having time to myself watching movies.”
Q: What are your plans for after high school?
A: “ I hope to get recruited by a college dance team after graduating. I am looking at Washington State, Texas Tech and Ohio.
Q: What is your most memorable accomplishment?
A: “I have made a lot of memories doing well in dance competitions. Seeing all my hard work pay off really provides confidence. I also show pigs; when I won grand champion was a memorable accomplishment.”
Q: How does FFA work?
A: “It’s great, we do a lot of community service, and it is an opportunity nationally. It is a great program, which we do have at Lakeland High School.”
Q: Do you see the glass as half full? Or half empty?
A: “I see the glass as half full because I like to have a positive outlook. I also see it that way because it is important to work hard and give it your best.”

If you focus on what you left behind then how can you see what lies ahead?