For Grant senior Jonathon Cordeta, AKA J-Young, music is no part time hobby; quite the contrary, it defines his lifestyle and, if all goes according to plan, will soon become the basis of his career. Stressing the importance of music in his life, Cordeta explains that, "music, to me, is what basketball is to LeBron James." Clearly, Cordetta's music is not to be taken lightly; put simply, he's one serious dude.

It's safe to say that senior Manny Chester is a laid back guy. His chill demeanor might lead an uninformed observer to falsely assume that Manny is indifferent about pretty much everything, as is the custom among his peers. In fact, Chester is one of the most talented and accomplished young musicians at Grant; his recent acceptance to one of the world's premiere music institution, the Manhattan School of Music, is testament to the fact that Chester is one dedicated jazz pianist.

When she was a child, senior Berlin Wagar-Kim got dragged around to various art galleries by her father. She commented that she "absolutely hated it." Upon reaching high school, she came to realize that her mind is, in fact, "art oriented." Today, art has become a major part of her life and high school career.

Wagar-Kim is a student in Grant teacher Judi Brandel's AP Art Studio class. When describing her experience in the class, she says that "it has opened up a lot of new interests" for her that she hadn't discovered before.

While its membership has been undoubtedly lackluster, the most consistent members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SuperSAC) have decided to host a district-wide film festival at Benson Polytechnic High School. Tentatively set for May 21, the Rose City Youth Film Festival is an event in which all students who attend a Portland Public High School are encouraged to participate.