By Piper Figallo
Redwood High School consists of many programs for the students. The arts programs play a big role in this school because there are many different types of art that allow students to express themselves.
Mr. Woodbury, a teacher of Biology and AP Biology at Redwood, gives insight on why art is necessary here at Redwood.
Woodbury says, “I think the arts programs are important. It exercises the brain in different ways than what you would get in a classroom focusing and studying for a test.”
Woodbury says “I can see my students in a different light or in a different setting because they have a skill in the arts, for example, the high school play.”
Woodbury adds on, “it’s also another way to build a family of people who are also kind of like minded. It’s like mind, body and spirit. This highlights the spirit aspect of humanity and I think that’s an important investment for everything.”
When asked about the benefits of arts that cannot be achieved in other subjects, Woodbury says, “You can talk about formulas and explaining mathematical concepts, but arts is something that gets to the heart. Something that gets to the emotions.”
When asked what Woodbury thinks is unique about the arts program at Redwood, he says “I think Redwood’s Arts program is very special. We have a lot of talented students here. I love seeing them perform.” Woodbury also says, “ Like, our band is pretty top tier. I was in band as a kid growing up in high school and we were okay, but here at Redwood, more kids are on top of it.”
Woodbury talks about what makes a good art program at Redwood.
He says, “We have fantastic teachers like Mrs. Galvan, and a lot of students who are very driven. We have so many students and so many opportunities for them to express themselves in different visual and performing arts, and there’s something there for everybody where everyone can benefit either as a group or individually.”
Mr. Woodbury expressed how the arts have impacted him personally.
“[It] Gave me something to look forward to, especially in college. I met other clarinet players who put in the grind, who put in the time, the effort to learn complicated things. And so it kind of felt like I was part of the Justice League or the Avengers with other people who were like me, who, who did all that.” Woodbury adds, “it gives me a fun little hobby. Something that I can work towards and get good at.”
Piper Figallo
Piper Figallo '24 is a student at Redwood High school. Piper is dedicated to using her writing skills to produce great stories for the Redwood Gigantea.
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