Hello. My name is Irania Lopez and I currently attend Windsor High School as a senior. This is my second year of being a student of Nueva School for the Performing Arts, a school within a school. Art has been an important part of my life since my childhood years. As a Nueva student, I performed on stage for the very first time. It was an unforgettable experience that changed me as an individual by helping me become more open with others and overcome stage fright. In Nueva I learned how to appreciate every art form including dance, poetry, and everything in between. In my free time I enjoy drawing, painting, and taking photographs. I believe it is important for people to express themselves and allow their creativity to expand. I also view art as a therapeutic process and art therapy is a career I would like to pursue.