Sophomore Isabella Avalos spends her mornings before school in PG113 and afternoons after school in EQ102, the dance and the theater rooms. Avalos dances with varsity drill team, served as the Silver Spur social media manager and choreographed musical numbers for theater.

“I really like creating stories in my head or art with my body,” Avalos said. “That’s why I love dancing. I love performing. I love telling the story, and that’s why I love just watching theater because you get to watch people tell a story.”

Avalos also works as the social media manager for Psychology Club and takes classes at an advanced level.

“I think balancing dance and drill team, extracurriculars and academics has taught me a lot about dealing with stress,” Avalos said. “You have to refocus because it gets so wrapped up in your head. It’s like, ‘Okay, what’s actually standing in my way?’”

Avalos gives all her effort to anything she participates in, and while she loves the hustle and bustle of her life, she also takes time for self-reflection.

“I think the thing that drives me the most is definitely fear of failure,” Avalos said. “I’ve always felt the need to try my best.”