While Emily Dowd has enjoyed her time at Warrenton High School, the senior is eager to take her creative talents elsewhere and explore the world. She has danced, acted and cheered her way through the past four years and plans on attending Southeast Missouri State University next year to pursue a degree in teaching.During her freshman year, Down became the youngest student to be chosen to participate in the Pitch the Keys A Capella choir. She helped with choreography and won best soloist. She is determined to make it to New York City with the group this year.Dowd has also been recognized nationally as a Thespian as part of Troop 4166 for theatre. This year she is serving as vice president of the drama department.She has also been a varsity cheerleader since her freshman year and is currently a backspot, making sure the flyers don’t hit the ground.The oldest of two children, Dowd has a brother, Logan, who is a sophomore and plays on the football team.Q: What do you like most about attending Warrenton High School?“Walking into the choir room everyday surrounded by my friends who have the same love for music as I do.”Q: What are your fondest memories from high school?“My fondest memories all seem to be centered around that stage, backstage or a stage in general. Preforming is what I love and do best so every show I have been apart of are my favorite memories. Especially with the people I love the most.”Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment?“Being a advocate for the fine arts. I feel like they are overlooked and extremely underestimated, even though they are just as important as any other activity in this school. The fine arts program is my home, as well as many other people, I will always speak out on it's behalf.”Q: Who is a teacher who had a profound impact on you?“I would say there are two. A dynamic duo. The Hendricks. The most wonderful and supportive power couple I have ever met. In middle school I was encouraged to sing by Mrs. Hendricks. She took me under her wing and taught me the basics and fundamentals of singing. Then whenI got into high school I really found my love of music with my A cappella group. Mr. Hendricks gave me the inspiration to share my talents with anyone who was willing to listen. I owe them everything. They are truly the most wonderful people.”Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your life?“My mom. Just wow. She has been my biggest fan since day one. And she tells me everyday she's my biggest fan. She supports and encourages me to give my all in everything I do. Because even the the little things matter. She is definitely my role model.”Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?“I would travel to New York because that's where people make it big.”Q: What are you most looking forward to about senior year?“I'm honestly just looking forward to going to New York with my choir to finals. Oh and graduation.”Q: If a movie was made about you, what would it be called?“If they made a movie it would be called "I Can't, I Have Rehearsal" because I'm always there and I would want Emma Stone to play me.”Favorite Class: “Choir.”Favorite Food: “Chinese Food”Favorite Restaurant: “Olive Garden.”Favorite Movie: “The Little Mermaid.”Favorite TV Show: “Rick and Morty"Favorite Song: “Too many to choose from.”Favorite Musician: “Harry Styles.”Emily Dowd