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Show The Dixie Sun .hniarv 6, 19 Page Accent Christian: A child prodigy? nvtalie mecham rm t Editor i be Doogie Howser" may fictitious TV a program, ,t a 14 it Melanie Christian, - old Santa Clara resident, he full time college life cuiay pi nstnn armed at Dixie r Quaiter and is presently sophomore su holds about a 3 8 cumu-u- i i grade point average and ,ued a 4 0 last quarter U hat is social life like for a 4 at college7 ear-ol- d hare friends in high shoo and we hang out and do antf' said Christian,"but my i st triend is my " ousin that lives in Las Vegas High school graduation was never fulfilled for Christian, but I e to take some admittance tests and .roied by her scores that she uas ready to go to college as a 4e managed col-"g- 1 student Christian attended Benjamin Franklin Academy, a private school in Washington County, before she decided she would time hill 'S go to college am going to rather ' If get a collwhat's the point of high school degree7" degree, ege 'ettiiig a Christian said the the academy s'ated She her aright man the responsibility rather usual academic stud- - She didn't feel like she fit in with the high school crowd She can't understand how people hei age act sometimes and how they can be so cruel to one another Christian said, "I thought I w'as dumb because I acted so serious about my education " Intelligent discussions and a chance to learn have moie of an impact on her than the crossword puzles and some icious behavior of high school students She thinks that junior high and high school are more of a social challenge Most of the time she is doing things by herself at college and gets a lot more studying done Her interests include singing, writing, and drama She is currently receiving a Dixie College music scholarship each quarter "My major used to be political science, but now all want to do is sing, act, and all that . fun stuff," Christian said Drama has played a big part in Christian's life She portrayed Dorothy in the "Wizard of Oz" at the Dixie Center last year and has performed in other plays and musicals as well Christian is pursuing a singing career on Broadway and a minor in literature After Dixie, Christian wants Tyler ThorstedPhoto Editor student at Dixie College She Melanie Christian is a began her college career a little over a year ago and presently holds a 3 8 grade point average She wants to pursue a singing career to continue her education at Brigham Young University and be a pait of the BYU Young Ambassadors, an international singing group "I want to thank all mv teachers for helping and supporting me," said Christian "They don't treat me weird because of my age " Christian is auditioning tor "A Day, Night, and a Da," a musical to be presented at Tuachan this soar Her futuie aspirations are to be m the pioductions of "Seciet Garden" and "Les Miseiables " "1 try to get the "tough girl" part in all the plas audition for," said Christian "Something stiong, like Geena Da is in Cutllnont Inland She w'as tough " 72eei bet the main reason the police keep people away from a plane crash is they don't want anybody walking in and lying down in the crash stuff, then, when somebody comes up, act like they just woke up and go, "What was I THAT?!" Driving can drive someone mad The he other day I was doing most everyone mg Now, if you don't count yourself as being thing that does-d- hue, lucky This particular day had to be the worst I had more people butting in front of me without 'ignalmg, mass confusion at rour way stops, and perverse hand gestures than usual I thought it was me I bought every driver has a bad dnving" day But, no, they uwe all out to get me' All of a sudden, in the center hall the confusion, I felt trapped, short of breath, and on the verge of some phras- saying es btat might offend the average ear I was waiting at the four way Waiting for the person on mv right to go, waiting for the Person on their right to go, and so n and so forth As much as I "ted that car to rightfully mve it didn't sfop So I peered over my steering wheel and glared at the other driver for a time. Finally, the car budged and drove happily away Just as I escaped from the near chaotic incident a car pulled out in front of me without signalling No arm signal1 IN REVIEW Natalie Mecham Nothing' Ugghhhh . I have used my horn now more than I ever have. At first, it's a little embarrassing to honk at people you don't know, but after awhile it becomes a part of you. . Keep calm , I was telling myself I muttered useless sentences until I realized had reached my final destina- I tion don't know if any of you have thought of this before, but having a tape recorder in the car might be hours of enjoyment to a group of your friends Of course, extensive editing may be appropriate Just a thought My face remained in an evil, frozen stare as I pulled into a parking space One hand clenching the steering wheel and one hand to my head, I turned off the car and thought, "I am never getting into this car again." 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