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As a Dodger, she has been a singer, performer and musician.
"I have been involved in three musicals at FDSH," Stephan said. "I was Nana in 'Tuck Everlasting,' Countess Lily in 'Anastasia,' and Alice Beineke in 'The Addams Family.'
“What I have enjoyed most about these is when we get to see the set for the first time and I feel like my character has come to life."
Stephan got involved in the fine arts after auditioning for the middle school musical in sixth grade.
"My family has always played many instruments and had a love for the stage," Stephan said. "When I started performing, they loved to come and watch me perform."
Early on Stephan had a few nerves auditioning, but as she reached the halls of FDSH it became easier.
"I was very nervous to audition for the musicals in middle school," Stephan said. "But I'm glad I did because that was what has built my confidence to continue in theater."
Not only has Stephan been a part of musicals, she has also taken her talents to the stage for the fall plays.
"I have been involved in three fall plays, going on four," Stephan said. "In high school. I was a "Fran" girl in 'Once Upon a Fairytale,' Suzie Q. in 'Quirk of Fate,' and Witch No. 3 in 'Macbeth."
Stephan's musical talents can be heard in Fort Dodge's orchestra as first chair violin, which she has been part of since fifth grade.
"I believe it is important to stay involved because it builds relationships and gives you a chance to create something you are proud of," Stephan said.
Stephan also takes part in speech at Fort Dodge Senior High.
"Being involved in speech teaches you many things," Stephan said. "Learning how to perform knowing that you are being judged is super important if you plan to audition for things.
"Being in speech has made me less scared to audition because every speech performance feels like an audition."
As a member of speech it has helped her build her technique and relationships.
"I really enjoy the hustle of speech season because it keeps me busy," Stephan said. "I love to stay at the school and watch my other friends perform in categories I am not involved in."
Stephan is going to miss a lot about FDSH as her high school career winds down.
"I am going to miss Large Group Speech," Stephan said. "I love having multiple things to work on at the same time, and competition days are my favorite.
"Being a Dodger means representing my school any time I am performing."
As one of three girls in her family Stephan has seen herself and siblings take different paths.
"I am the middle child of three girls and my sisters are all very different from each other," Stephan said. "My older sister (Madeleine) was involved in sports,
"I am involved in theater, and my little sister (Cora) is a combination of both."
Stephan has learned a lot from other performers in her career.
"My biggest influence has been all of the seniors in the musicals I have been in because I have been so excited to be in their shoes one day and now I am," Stephan said.