How have your past experiences in the arts influenced your involvement with the Arts Collective, and how has that led to your current role as president?

“I have been attracted to the arts since I can remember.  I started dancing ballet when I was three years old and while dance is my main focus, I have sung in all the school’s choral groups such as Madeleines, Acabellas, and Madrigals, and I also take design as an elective in school.  Having the opportunity to express myself through both visual and performing arts has made me realize that everyone deserves to be introduced to the arts and all artists deserve praise for their hard work that often goes unnoticed.  The arts need more representation and more awareness at this school, so Vivianna Lostumbo and I decided that the arts collective would be our best solution.”

What have you done so far with the Arts Collective, and how has your experience impacted your creativity and leadership within the community?

“The arts collective was founded this year and will go into full effect next year, so we are still in the planning stages.  Although we haven’t done much yet, as we are waiting for the results of the elections, planning has taken a lot of creativity, time and effort.  Vivianna and I have had many meetings with Mrs. McMahon and Mrs. Pan to present the concepts and plans for the collective, always ensuring that whatever we do has a good effect on our community.  My large range of participation in the arts and Sacred Heart has allowed me to come up with ideas that truly benefit each area of the arts.  Also my leadership skills have truly increased in the past few months through giving presentations at morning meetings, proposing my plans to the teachers, and owning the new role of Co-president of the Arts Collective for 2025-26.”

What do you hope to accomplish with the Arts Collective in the future, and how do you hope that it inspires other student’s creativity and growth?

“I hope I can inspire new artists and raise awareness for artists who are already thriving in the arts.  We hope to hold open arts sessions, student-led art galleries, presentations at morning meetings, and art peer review days so we can continue to foster excitement for the arts all year long.  We are also working on some cool Barat Center and Don Bosco partnerships to get all kids, no matter their background, access to the arts.”

The King Street Chronicle thanks sophomore Gabrielle Hughes ’27 for her contributions to “Humans of Sacred Heart.”