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Senior Spotlight

Each week we will be featuring a new set of senior choir members.

Nora Bowman

My name is Nora Ellen Bowman, and I am the daughter of Chris and Shanna Bowman, as well as the older sister of Foster Bowman. I have been in Debtones for all four years of high school, and in CG Singers for my junior and senior years. These past years in choir have given me so many valuable memories, but the trip to Orlando for Heart of America 2022 during my freshman year will forever stick with me. The Caramel Accents had, as always, given the Debtones a fierce competition during the Cell Block Tango year. They were the only group we were competing against at nationals. While it did seem a bit silly at first that we were going to Orlando just to compete against another Indiana group, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. Caramel Accents had so far beat us both times we’d gone up against them, but we didn’t let that discourage us. Instead, we took that as motivation: we had one last chance to settle the score at our nationals event, and we weren’t going to throw it away. The Cell Block Tango show was full of fire, and it truly fueled every Debtone as we performed it one last time. As we exited the venue back into the warm Orlando air, all fifty-five of us had a true understanding of what it meant to “leave everything on the stage.” I will forever remember how wonderful winning my first national event for show choir was, and I remember how badly I wanted to get that feeling again and again. Even into my senior year, it is a feeling that I strive for, and I will do whatever I can to experience it one last time before I graduate.

Outside of choir, I enjoy getting involved with the musical, singing as the marching band’s vocalist, and volunteering with the Indianapolis Zoo’s Zoo Teen Program. I was in the casts of both Freaky Friday and Little Shop of Horrors, and I am thrilled to portray Rose Alvarez in this year’s production of Bye Bye Birdie. I’ve spent my past two autumns competing with the marching band as their vocalist, singing songs such as ABBA’s “The Winner Takes it All” and Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” I am forever grateful for all of the musical opportunities. that Center Grove has provided for me. During summers, I volunteer with the kids’ camps offered by the Indianapolis Zoo, giving me the chance to educate young children on nature and wildlife.

After high school, I plan to attend college for a bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre. I’d like to give an enormous thank you to Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Dice, and Mr. Norman for everything that show choir has given me. Thank you to Mr. Torres for all of the new opportunities and perspectives I gained from marching band. Thank you to my voice teachers Suellen Swaney and Sue Swaney for how much you have helped me grow. I’d also like to thank my friends who have been there for me through and through, my dad, who has inspired me as an artist for as long as I can remember, and my mom, who is always willing to help me succeed in any way she can.

Sydney Moore

My name is Sydney Jayd Moore, and I am a senior in Debtones. My family includes my parents, Eric and Brandy Moore, as well as my four siblings Hayden, Jackson, Hannah, and Tyson.

Throughout high school, one of my greatest passions has been choir. I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of this incredible program for all four years. Starting in Accents as a freshman, I transitioned to Debtones for the past three years, where I currently serve as a section leader. This experience has been a transformative journey for me, filled with unforgettable memories.

One of my favorite moments in choir occurred during my sophomore year. As we prepared for our performance at HOA Nationals in Tennessee, we gathered during warm-ups, holding hands and singing our ballad, “How Glory Goes.” The overwhelming emotion in that room brought tears to our eyes, a testament to the sisterhood we had formed. I am so grateful for the connection and love that Debtones has provided me.

Looking ahead, I plan to attend college, majoring in journalism, communications, or criminology/criminal justice. I am excited about the future and the opportunities that await me.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to several key people who have supported me along this journey. Mr. Norman, thank you for always pushing me to be my best and making me feel like an important part of the group. To Melissa Bardack and Cindy Adams, your unwavering support has meant the world to me. Thank you for being my number one fans and for encouraging me to stick with choir through thick and thin.

I also want to thank my dad for his constant encouragement and for doing everything he can to help me pursue my passion for choir. Lastly, I’m incredibly grateful to the Center Grove Choir Program for the opportunities and experiences it has provided me. These memories and the sisterhood I’ve found in Debtones are treasures I will carry with me forever.

Thank you, Debtones—Diamonds are forever!