Bloomington High School North, Nikean, 2018, Page 14

Description:	SAREH AZIZI, JUNIORJunior Sareh Azizi was only 12 years old when she left her home in Iranto study violin in the U.S. After Azizis sister sent a video of her playing violinfor Indiana Universitys Jacobs School of Music, they invited Azizi to comestudy violin in America. According to Azizi, this was nothing short of amiracle, because girls are not allowed to play instruments in Iran.In my country music is forbidden for women, Azizi said. If the policesees you, you get in trouble, big trouble.In fact, Azizi was forced to practice violin in secret. One day, a policespotted her concealed violin bag and attacked her, causing extreme nervedamage and leaving her permanently unable to completely use her right leg.Now that she is free to play violin in America, Azizi practices for 3 hoursevery day after school and for 5 hours every weekend day. This amount ofpractice might seem grueling, but for Azizi, its completely natural.Its just like breathing to me, I just love it, Azizi said.Azizi even taught herself to play violin upside down, which is a veryuncommon and difficult skill. This means she is able to press down on thestrings and play with the bow in the reverse hands players normally use.I did a lot of research around the world, and I didnt see anyone who cando this, Azizi said. I was like, this is something new and people would love it.In addition to playing violin, Azizi also sings opera and weaves carpets.Now that shes free to explore all of her passions, Azizi definitely keeps herselfbusy and is thriving in America.BE FEARLESSETHAN VANDEVENTER, JUNIORJunior Ethan VanDeventer is often seen in the halls of North with his camera bag slung over hisshoulder and a concentrated gaze on his face. Hes looking at the angles, the lighting and the intriguingcompositions that escape registering with most of us as we hurry from oneclass to the next.I got into photography around 8 [years old]. My parents just loved takingphotos, and I started that way, VanDeventer said, as his eyes darted around\| surveying the rooms visual landscape.As can happen, life got busier for young VanDeventer, and photographyyielded to more pressing demands and attention. But, the passion never wentaway. In fact, it only grew stronger. Without warning, his more maturesensibilities saw photography in a new light.I started seeing the difference in photos and how they can make you feeland change your perception of life. This revelation finally compelledVanDeventer to really invest both time and money in photography.He bought a Canon Rebel EOS T6 camera kit and paid for a daylongworkshop with local photographer Kip May. Although his schedule doesnt haveroom for photography classes at North, he continues to study with his aunt, aprofessional photographer, herself.She helps me out when I need it. Ive been going on photo shoots with her, and during the summer111 be doing a wedding with her, he said. He and his aunt also shoot families with one project being as of Christmas cards for various clients. For more, check out his Instagram page:@ethan_v_photography.14BE A PHOTOGRAPHER
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Collection:	Bloomington High School North

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