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Volume 17, Number 3 — March 2010

Articles

Reaching for the Stars

Young People Pursue Their Passions

Following your life's passion is not always easy. It takes a positive attitude, hard work, dedication, and the belief that you can achieve your dream.

Reaching for the Stars: Erin Ginn

From Ballet to Contemporary Dance

A native of Kingsport, Tenn., Erin Ginn is 26 years old and now lives in New York City where she is a free-lance professional dancer — free-lance because company jobs are scarce these days — "I always have to give 110% and pursue every opportunity I can."

Reaching for the Stars: Sara Brimer

From Music Education to Music Performance

Originally from Greeneville, Tenn., Sara Brimer, 27, also lived in Bristol and Johnson City and isnow on tour with the Swingle Singers based in London, England.

Reaching for the Stars: Derek Miller

From Acting to Television

Derek Miller, 33, grew up in Kansas, Wisconsin and Indiana, before becoming involved with the Kingsport Theatre Guild and Barter Theatre.Now he's living in New York City, working as the site coordinator for NBC-TV's primetime seriesLaw and Order: SVU.

Youth Spotlight: Playing The Harp

Distance Learning Takes On a Whole New Meaning

Anna Christine Morrell is a 15-year-old freshman at Tri-Cities Christian School, Blountville, Tenn. An honor student, she is a member of the Senior High Choir and the cheerleading squad. She is also a member of the choir, the handbell choir, and a percussion ensemble at Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn.... What makes her a stand-out is her passion for playing the harp.






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