A student known for wearing multiple hats, sophomore Jesse Farquhar enjoys a challenge.
Her interests range from public speaking in speech and debate competitions, drawing for the school newspaper and performing on stage in theater.
As a child, Farquhar would often tag along with her father, who taught a college class, and would watch the students as they worked on their art. This triggered her passion for art and drives her desire to pursue her future career as an artist.
“I hope to either have my art studio one day or work for Adult Swim,” Farquhar said. “I want to work on humorous cartoons like Rick and Morty and Futurama.”
When she isn’t participating in school activities, Farquhar likes to enjoy the fresh air. She enjoys peace and quiet to work on her art projects.
“I love being outdoors, but at the same time I really enjoy being inside and work on paintings and drawings,” Farquhar said.
Even though she is most known for exceptional art, she is also a part of the Akins Theater and the Speech and Debate team. Communication Applications teacher Jesus Valles-Morales and her debate team are the people that motivate her the most.
“When I was little I was really into performing and that was brought back into my life for the past two years and I really enjoyed it,” Farquhar said. “I like sending a message through a speech performance. I enjoy theatre but I feel like speech gives me more variety of characters I can chose from.”
Since Farquhar’s parents are so supportive, she knew that whatever she would decide to do wouldn’t displease her parents.
“Ever since I was small, my parents were open to whatever I wanted to be into. I’m lucky to have parents that are willing to help me with what I’m interested in. I’m trying to get the name Farquhar around.”