Mrs. Micikas

I think listening to Mrs. Micikas talk was the highlight of the semester for me. It's so interesting to see the person she has become from her childhood. I really can't imagine growing up in the type of home that she did. Having no grasp of reality or moral compass when she left home and moved away is such a scary thought.

I really liked what she had to say about God and her faith. I agree with Mrs. Meyer about how it's comforting to know that someone so intelligent would choose God and the Christian faith. Listening to her struggle with God hits so close to home. Growing up a Christian, it often seems that everyone has it figured out and doubt is non-existent in a relationship with God. Seeing one of the most faithful people I know talk about her dramatic experience with Him is really comforting in a way. It's reassuring that God will never let you go, no matter what you've been through, and she is living proof of that.

The Voysey Inheritance

Overall, I enjoyed our trip to the Denver Center of Performing Arts. I thought the tour before the play was the most interesting. It was cool to see the process and how much work really goes into a play. I never realized how much thought and planning it takes for a show to be successful.

I wasn't really happy with the actual play. Although I thought the acting was really good, the story line was very hard to follow. It would have been nice to know more about the play, like the background information, beforehand. Because it was so much dialogue and so many characters, it was hard for me to keep track of everything. Too many characters were introduced too soon in the play and the ending was very unclear. I felt like nothing was really resolved in the end.

I think it's interesting to see that it is very relevant to us. Even though the play was set in the 1900s, many schemes and "deals" happen more today than they probably did back then. I also think it is not considered as big of a deal now as it was then, which shows the track of our society.

Homecoming

Homecoming has always been one of my favorite events at DC. I think it's cool to see both students and teachers work together on activities that doesn't include our usual academic routine. Especially coming from a public school, I really appreciate and love the school spirit and energy that goes into the week and homecoming game. Homecoming builds community, within the school and out of it and going to a smaller school allows everyone to get involved. Having to come together as a grade to create a mural or decorate a hallway builds friendships and promotes teamwork. It's also cool to see alumni throughout the week and at the game, the true meaning of homecoming.
Being part of a long tradition and seeing families come together to take part is one of my favorite aspects of Denver Christian.