At first glance, theater and Speech and Debate seem to be two completely different worlds. One is filled with costumes and performance, while the other is driven by arguments and speaking. But for one RHS senior, Priscilla Mir, these two passions have become deeply intertwined. While theater has become her main stage, both have shaped more than just her high school experience — they’ve influenced her personal growth, confidence, and future goals.
Mir discovered her love of acting early, and it has only grown since. From musicals to UIL One-Act Plays, theater has become a second home to Mir. “I got into theater in sixth grade and have done every CCISD show since,” Mir shared.
On the other hand, speech came a bit later in eighth grade. “I only started speech because my theater director (James Stroud) is also the Speech and Debate coach at Ray.”…