At Harding Fine Arts Academy, Cayden Ball, Junior, is involved many organizations and activities. He plays varsity basketball, is the captain of the speech and debate team, is a member of National Thespians Society, does jujitsu, and takes guitar classes. Most recently, Cayden performed as the titular character in HFAA Drama Department’s production of Bram Stroker’s Dracula. Cayden’s hobbies include staying active. “I’m always trying to be in as good shape as possible and strive to better myself in any way that I can.”
When asked what or who inspires him, Cayden says, “Inside my personal life, my mom is a big inspiration to me. She’s a single mother and has always done everything and more that I could ever ask. Outside of my home, I would say that all the people in the organizations that I’m in, especially the people who oversee them, are people I respect and always learn from.” Cayden says his favorite artistic discipline is theater because him to express himself in different ways.
Cayden originally chose to attend the Academy because he knew he wanted to go to one of the Harding schools. “I had some friends who went here, but it was my appreciation for the arts that led me to attend HFAA.” When asked why he’s stayed, he says, “Harding Fine Arts has given me a lot of opportunity. It’s helped me grow in my passion for so many artistic and athletic disciplines. Simply put, I’ve been able to grow so much just by being here.”
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