Demetrius is a senior at North Point and an actor. He does theater both in North Point and around the DMV and plans to continue pursuing performing arts after graduation.
Q1: What artist got you through high school, and what song would you say describes your year?
A: “Bruno Mars, Usher, Olly Sholotan, Cupid, MJ, The Temptations and Beyonce are the artists that got me through high school and the song I’d use to describe my year is “Try Everything” by Shakira.”
Q2: What are your plans after high school and why?
A: “I plan to attend an acting conservatory after high school so I can continue training for a career in theater.”
Q3: What advice do you have for underclassmen?
A: “My advice for underclassmen is don’t stress too much over work and always do what you love doing.”
Q4: What is your favorite memory from high school?
A: “My favorite memory was performing in the first all-county musical, A Chorus Line, because it showed me that I could do a lot more (talent wise) that I had initially thought I could, like dance.”
Q5: What’s the biggest lesson high school has taught you?
A: “The biggest lesson high school taught me is how to connect with others. It’s carried me a long way since I got here, and I find it easier to make friends because of it.”
Q6: How do you feel from freshman year to now?
A: “Freshman year I wasn’t as sure of myself and I was constantly anxious about how others view me, but now I’m perfectly fine with who I am and I’ve found people who vibe with me just the way I am.”
Q7: What is your favorite memory from before high school? (K-8th)
A: “My favorite memory from before high school was from my 8th grade year at Davis doing the drama showcase. During that process I met a lot of people, some of which I still consider close friends today. It’s also where I learned how to do a jazz split and I’ve been doing it ever since.”
Q8: What is the hardest thing about high school?
A: “The hardest thing about being in high school is trying to keep up with school work and still have a personal life outside of school. ”