the roar | people | 15
friday, oct. 28, 2011
Highly-involved senior prospers through participation in various activities By Kelsey Gaines, assistant news editor As the bell rings and students venture into the hallways, they pass hundreds of students, some they have never seen before, and some they see every day. Whether they realize it or not, the attitude of others can really impact day. Those who know senior Peter Lambert rarely leave a five second encounter with him without a smile. His ability to brighten other’s day despite his crazy schedule truly sheds light on who he is. Lambert is a highly-involved student at Consol but also partakes in various time consuming activities outside of school. Despite the fact that his weekly schedule is constantly packed, he has a mature outlook on the priorities of what he does both in and out of school. “It’s all about managing your time in order to give yourself opportunities to do things outside of school work,” Lambert said. “So, you have to prioritize what’s most important, and sometimes school is not number one.” His way of thinking was not always so open and calm. This past summer Lambert traveled with a team from his church to Peru where his life was truly impacted, he said. He learned many valuable life lessons from the experiences he encountered there. “Before I went to Peru, anytime I wasn’t doing anything, I was thinking about the things I needed to do,” Lambert said. “Since the trip I don’t worry about stuff as much. I just do what I’m doing now, and I do what I’m going to do later.” This new mindset has allowed Lambert to take on the responsibility this year of being one of the three drum majors for Tiger Band. Lambert said he takes his new position very seriously. “[To be a drum major] is to be the example for a band member on and off the field in your behavior in practice, in commitment to your studies and your involvement in the community,” Lambert said. “It’s also to lead the band, whether it be teaching them, leading them in practice or conducting.” The band program has been a large part of his high school career. “[Band] is like a little community of people who think the same way. It’s a place where it’s easy to express yourself and help others do the same,” Lambert said. “Without band I’d be a little more awkward.” Because of band and various other activities, Lambert’s week consists of a tight schedule of early mornings and late nights that would be draining to any student. He still manages to take five AP classes this year. His enrollment in such rigorous courses is preparing him for his aspirations to be a biochemist.
“Ever since I discovered that I actually had fun reading my chemistry and biology textbook, I thought something was either wrong with me or that this is what I needed to do,” Lambert said. Though this career pathway will take at least ten more years to accomplish after graduating, Lambert is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead and eager to be challenged. As for his parent’s opinion on all that he takes on and what he aspires to be, his father Paul Lambert has full faith in his son. “I am confident that he can achieve whatever he is focused on,” Mr. Lambert said. His talents don’t end with his accomplishments at Consol but continue to flourish with his involvement and interest in many unique hobbies outside of school. Lambert is involved with the arts through dancing and singing. Lambert started singing in a choir when he was in kindergarten and has been singing in choirs ever since. He finds enjoyment in the way music expresses feeling so deeply, he said. “It’s more impactful to hear something sung than spoken,” Lambert said. “It’s something I’ve always done, so I don’t see any reason to stop.” Alongside of his passion for singing, there lies an even stronger interest in dancing. Lambert’s liking sparked after being awarded the best dancer out of his cotillion class in the seventh grade. He began to take classes and after many hours and a large amount of hard work, he has become a very talented ballroom dancer. Lambert has come to really appreciate and enjoy what he is able to do. “[I like] the subtle communication and the complexity of the steps,” Lambert said. “You don’t realize how hard it is until you do it. It’s hard to appreciate good dancing until you do it.” On top of everything else, Lambert is a parliamentarian for student council, a member of his church’s youth council, treasurer of NHS and part of the youth band at his church. Free time is treasured when given, he said. “In what free time I have, I like to watch TV, play piano, get new music, go to the movies, have dance parties and cook,” Lambert said. As if he did not do enough, Lambert entered a competition this summer called The World Food Prize Organization, which required him to research how certain factors in an area of the world affects that area’s production of agriculture. The purpose of the organization is to draw awareness of what is going on to better the global food security and research what can be improved in the future. Lambert flew to Iowa in early October for a conference after passing through the first round of interviews and presentations at Texas A&M.
A Week with Peter Lambert
MONDAY
• Band Practice • Theatre rehearsals • StuCo Meetings • Younglife
TUESDAY • • • •
Band Practice Tutoring Breakaway “TV catch up”
Compiled by Kelsey Gaines
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY • Piano lessons • Theatre rehearsals • Church
• Band Practice • Band Council meeting • Grey’s Anatomy
Lambert said at times all of what he does gets to him. Despite the odds, he still manages to bring a large amount of joy to many through his spunky attitude and unique personality. Senior Celina Malave knows Lambert personally and cherishes their friendship. “The English language has yet to create an adjective to properly describe Peter Lambert,” Malave said. “He is beyond talented, brilliant in random ways and is such a sweet blessing to all who meet him.”
Senior Peter Lambert conducts the band during the pep rally on Oct. 7 for the game against Bryan High. Lambert played euphonium before being selected as one of the three drum majors. PHOTO BY AMY ZHANG
FRIDAY
• Band Practice • Football game • WhatABurger after the game
SATURDAY
• Theatre rehearsal • Aggie Game • Practice piano • College applications • Hang out with friends