My Favorite Subject(s)

What was your favorite subject in school?

I had two favorite subjects in school, the first being art, the second literature. They went hand in hand thanks to a good group of teachers that worked well together.

They were able to give projects that married the skill of writing and the imagination, sometimes expressed as art, music or dance. I remember a group ballroom dance instructors coming to teach one day. That was one of the best days of my teen life! Guess that’s why I ended up pursuing it later in my career. It turned out to be my favorite form of dance.

But back to school. I can remember eighth grade in particular as being the hub of creativity in a year’s time. There are many paintings and stories created. Poetry was in the mix, a favorite of mine too. We expressed our imagination through art projects and assignments. Mask of the Red Death as expressed through Phantom of the Opera illustrations, The Odyssey with all imagination paving the way, I was intrigued by Greek mythology, and looked forward to art class each day , where I could color my works to life.

My art teacher was able to cram a lot in in a year’s time and my Literature teacher was the best! There were teenage pains, breakups and braces, but I’m still able to remember the best times through creativity. It stuck for a lifetime. For that I am thankful.

~ McGlamorous