~ 2nd YEAR RINGER SPOTLIGHT ~

Jacob

Terry’s Question – What have you learned about taking care of yourself?

Bells has taught me when something goes wrong not to dwell on it and learning to talk to people and work ethic.

Kelly’s Question – What would you say is the easiest and hardest part about being a Wesley Bell Ringer

Easiest part is going on Tour it’s so enjoyable and the hardest part is watching some ringers work half as hard behind the scenes and then getting credit and getting to go on tour for free.

Karen’s Question – What would you go back and tell yourself as a 1^st year have you learned anything that would be helpful?

I would have told myself who I trust with what. Keep thinks to yourself and have close friends.

Lace’s Question – How is 2^nd year different than 1^st year?

People know who I am. I have more respect and people listen to me.

CP’s Question – What’s the hardest thing on Tour that you have done?

Going a few days without showering and sleeping in hot churches.

Molly’s Question – What piece of experience last year has been most important/helpful to you this year?

My conversation with Terry.

Liz’s Question – What are you looking forward to this tour most?

Eating food in New York and Home Concert.

Brett’s Question – Why did you come back for a second year?

It’s so fun and I actually enjoy playing Bells.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

My favorite piece is Intermezzo or Oblivion they are both very fun in the bass row.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

4

What do you want to be when you grow up?

IDK Pilot or Lawyer or something that makes me a tons of money.

What’s your dream car?

Lamborghini Reventon or Ferrari Laferrari

Daphne

Terry’s Question – What have you learned about taking care of yourself?

I have learned that sometimes the best thing to do for yourself is to take a break, even when you feel guilty for not helping enough

Kelly’s Question – What would you say is the easiest and hardest part about being a Wesley Bell Ringer

The easiest part about being a Wesley is having all the support from everyone as you’re learning new things. Everyone is really supportive and always helps each other out. The hardest part of being a Wesley is being on tour with everyone for 2 weeks. By the end, everyone is so sick of each other.

Karen’s Question – What would you go back and tell yourself as a 1^st year have you learned anything that would be helpful?

I would tell myself it’s ok to ask for help. You’re not going to know it all (probably ever) and the best thing you can do is keep good relationships with the people around you so that you can get the help you need when you need it.

Lace’s Question – How is 2^nd year different than 1^st year?

Second year for me has been different for me in that I feel a lot more confident in what I am doing I’m more comfortable asking for help and just talking to people in general.

CP’s Question – What’s the hardest thing on Tour that you have done?

The hardest thing on tour for me this year was learning to let things go and not hold grudges against people, as well as trying to being kind to everyone.

Molly’s Question – What piece of experience last year has been most important/helpful to you this year?

Not specifically from last year but the experiences that have helped me the most are when the directors give everyone an encouraging tal, and remind us that we al love each other and have each other’s backs. These are always very reassuring to me and make me feel like it’s okay to make mistakes.

Liz’s Question – What are you looking forward to this tour most?

I am really looking forward to talking to all the ringers even more and becoming better friends with them. I am also really looking forward trying a whole bunch of food in New York, as well as all the other places we are going.

Brett’s Question – Why did you come back for a second year?

I came back to bells for a second year because this was the first youth group that I felt fully accepted by. From the first day that I came to the ice cream social I felt so welcomed and like everyone wanted me to be there.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

I love playing O Come O Come Emmanuel as well as How to train your dragon.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

23

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Food Scientist

What’s your dream car?

No idea what my dream car is but Honda Civics are nice.

Will

Terry’s Question – What have you learned about taking care of yourself?

I have learned that it is easier to keep a routine when others do it with you and how to be more open and trust others.

Kelly’s Question – What would you say is the easiest and hardest part about being a Wesley Bell Ringer

I think the easiest part of being a Wesley Bell Ringer is spending time with the other ringers and just getting to talk to them. The hardest part is probably also the social part because on tour sometimes we get tired and don’t fully want to be around people. 

Karen’s Question – What would you go back and tell yourself as a 1^st year have you learned anything that would be helpful?

I would tell myself to be more open and try to talk to people. I had a hard time getting out of my shell, but I now know just how much the choir cares.

Lace’s Question – How is 2^nd year different than 1^st year?

There is a lot less uncertainty with not knowing what was going on most the time last year and not knowing anyone last year there was a lot of unknowns, and it is nice to know how everything works.

CP’s Question – What’s the hardest thing on Tour that you have done?

The hardest thing I have done on tour is allowing myself to take breaks. Especially with my knee I have pushed myself a lot and ow am trying to take better care of myself.

Molly’s Question – What piece of experience last year has been most important/helpful to you this year?

Last year me and Ani had a talk, and she brought up that everyone is this group cares about each other and you can lean on them and to help each other and I think that really made a difference or me this year and has helped me be more open and at home in Bells.

Liz’s Question – What are you looking forward to this tour most?

I am really looking forward to getting to spend time with everyone and going to New York and getting to see Hades Town.

Brett’s Question – Why did you come back for a second year?

I came back for a second year because I really love ringing bells its honestly really fun and it is nice to have a group of people who care so much about me.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

How to train your dragon.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

19.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a teacher either for high school English or Art.

What’s your dream car?

My dream car is a Maroon 1987 Toyota Tacoma.