~ 4th, 5th, and 6th YEAR RINGER SPOTLIGHT ~

Marysia

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I have learned how impactful the relationships I’ve made in bells are on my life. I am the person I am today because of how major of a role bells plays in my life.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

The friendships/seeing everyone so often and going on tour.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Probably every time I play a song on percussion really well.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

The night in Slatersville, RI. That was the best concert we played, the audience was incredible and so loving, the pastor bought us all Dunkin, and we watched How to train your dragon!!

Lace’s Question – What Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

Being late costs you a lot of money.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Zip-Lining in SLC, whale watching in Friday Harbor, or Dollywood in Tennessee 

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Prioritize making friends in the choir and having fun together!!!

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

Anywhere in New England and Friday Harbor, WA

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

Tough love and throwing them in the deep end (they’re far more capable than they think)

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

The Swan

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

7

 What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Bell Ringer

What’s your dream car?

Super decked out VAN!

Jonas

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I don’t give myself credit for what I do.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

The jokes and the busy schedule. 

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Being appreciated for having the most hours spent at Fall rummage.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

Seeing the Redwoods for the first time on my first tour (June 2022).

Lace’s Question – What Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

Goldfish Memory.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

River Rafting near Leavenworth Washington or Mopop in Seattle. Both were on my first tour.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Try to make tour fun for yourself, even when it’s difficult.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

By telling them what to do when packing/setting up.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Oblivion.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

27.

 What do you want to be when you grow up?

Director.

What’s your dream car?

1996 Suzuki Servo.

Madi

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I feel like I have learned to be more patience with others but mostly myself.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

The friends I get to see twice a week because of this experience.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

My proudest moment is being voted by my fellow Ringers for the Marsha Vilven Award in 2025 it really made realize how much I mean to my friends.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

1st tour - South - would be walking around New Orleans and exploring and eating my first Beignet.

2nd tour - Figure 8 - would be my 4 way high five with my Bass Row Babes - Jonas, Zooey, and Cian.

3rd tour - Midwest - would be House on the Rock.

4th tour - Pacific Northeast - would be seeing Hadestown on Broadway in New York City.

Lace’s Question – What Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

How to be a better communicator when talking to my friends and other people.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Walking around the city and exploring and going to museum.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

“Suck it up, be nice and get over it”

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

1st tour - South - Savannah, Georgia

2nd tour - Figure 8 - Kalispell Montana (Glacier National Park)

3rd tour - Midwest - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

4th tour - Pacific Northeast - New York City and Portland, Maine.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

I have helped evolve the tenors into Bass Life Forms.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

My favorite piece this year is Oblivion and my favorite piece of all time is Suite Gothique

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

22

 What do you want to be when you grow up?

I don’t even know but I am in school for Cosmetology - I also want to go to Glass blowing school.

What’s your dream car?

I have my dream car and that is a Mini Cooper

Sophi

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I learned that I do really well when things change and can think fast on my feet.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

Laughing over the stupidest things.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

When new ringers or parents trust me and feel comfortable enough to ask me questions or seek advice.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

Cable

Lace’s Question – What’s Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

How to be friends with people who are different from you.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Touring the Plantation.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Just be patient and flexible.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

Savanna or Charleston.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

I’ve helped ringers learn Tink’s and always been kind and empathetic.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

South Carolina

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

13

 What do you want to be when you grow up?

In N Out Burger

What’s your dream car?

2021 Green Toyota Tacoma

Ani

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

Even though I can be really dumb sometimes, I make it a priority to work on myself and gain back trust and respect.

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

What I will miss most is probably practice every week. Getting to see my fellow ringers weekly is what it’s really about and I am going to miss the routine of going every week.

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

When I play a really hard part in a song correctly during a concert, I can’t help but smile and the look on the director’s face is unforgettable, I am always so proud of myself when I get it right.

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

After the concert in Cable Wisconsin.

Lace’s Question – What’s Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

Give people grace and understanding, you don’t see everything in someone’s life so it’s not your place to judge.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

House on the Rock.

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

DON’T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED!! It’s over before you know it, enjoy not only being in the choir because they will age out and it could be a completely different choir by the time you join to end.

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

Glacier National Park.

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

Encouraging them to help out during set up/take down or during rummage when they don’t have a job and don’t know what to do.

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Intermezzo.

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

28.

 What do you want to be when you grow up?

A Cosmetologist.

What’s your dream car?

Just a good car with good gas mileage with a sunroof.

Isa

Terry’s Question – What’s the most significant thing you have learned about yourself?

I take naturally to bells and pick up new techniques quickly, but this means I get bored even quicker. I quickly progressed to sight reading my second year but I realized I have to find good coping mechanisms for myself to keep finding joy in ringing bells, which translates to the rest of my life. Because I think and operate differently, I have to be cognizant of how to accommodate myself and not burden others with my problems. 

Kelly’s Question – What will be the thing you will miss the most?

Performing. Joining this choir was to fill the hole that dancing left, and I'll miss that "spotlight" feeling and high-pressure environment. Plus, learning small silly things about the ringers around me is always a fun bonus!

Kelly Bonus Question – What experience or moment has made you most proud of yourself?

Karen’s Question – What’s your favorite tour memory?

The first time I fell for a Terry Fact my first year! We were at Oak Alley Plantation- who knew he grew up there!

Lace’s Question – What’s Bells lesson do you think you will take with you in life?

CP's Goldfish mentality! When you make a mistake, you have to focus on moving forward and learning from it. Don't get caught up on the "I should've..." talk.

CP’s Question – What’s your favorite activity you have done on tour?

Going to Dollywood and touring Malmark are definitely tied for first!

Molly’s Question – If you could give one piece of advice to a younger ringer what would it be?

Have patience with those around you and try to the positives of your personal trials. Once you come out on the other side, your relationships with those around you and your faith in yourself will be stronger. 

Liz’s Question – Of all the places you have visited on tour where would you like to go back to the most?

I personally loved Boston the most and could totally see myself living there. It's the perfect mix of city and history, and the flora there was so beautiful. However, I really want to visit the Mall of America again! It was so much fun and I'd love to go back once I have even more disposable income. 

Brett’s Question – How have you helped the less experienced ringers become a better ringer?

I strongly believe in focusing on the little things to support a better foundation. Back when I played surrounded by newer ringers, I focused on ringing technique. Appropriate cut offs, that perfect flick of the wrist, and having those final notes follow the director's hands. Now that I'm a 4th year, a lead ringer, and surrounded with 7 first years, I've focused on interpersonal skills, that patience and understanding, and always moving and keeping busy. 

Bonus ?’s

What’s your favorite piece to play?

Oblivion! Or Transitions of the Heart. 

What’s your lucky/favorite number?

4

 What do you want to be when you grow up?

An Accountant.

What’s your dream car?

A Mazda Miata