Entering her second year of high school, ambitious sophomore Emerson Gaylord does it all, balancing 12 hours of dance per week, volunteering, and takes rigorous courses while leaving a lasting impression on her surrounding community.
This year, to enrich her academic experience, Gaylord has taken on a tremendous course load. Her packed schedule includes English 10 Honors, Spanish 3, Chemistry, AP European History, Algebra 2 Accelerated, and Graphic Design. Despite the rigor of these classes, Gaylord stays on top of her workload by mapping out her tasks and assignments, stating that organization is key to success.
Outside of the classroom, Gaylord’s extracurricular schedule is jam-packed. Gaylord performs with the LGHS Dance Team, bringing her vibrant energy to every football game, school rally, and practice. Beyond campus, she has been competitively dancing with the West Valley Dance Company, dancing a dozen hours a week. Gaylord immerses herself in a variety of styles, explaining, “I do multiple different types of dance, including jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and contemporary,” noting that contemporary is her favorite style. Since the age of seven, Gaylord has grown up in the dance community. Dance has become more than a hobby for Gaylord— it’s a form of art, “allowing me to express myself in a way words can’t.”…