THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, November 17, 1995 TAG: 9511170032
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E9 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: GROOVY SAPIEN
SOURCE: BY JILL BRUNER, HIGH SCHOOL CORRESPONDENT
LENGTH: Medium: 82 lines
TEENAGERS DON'T get the opportunity to have their dreams come true very often. But Michelle Pavey, a sophomore at Churchland High School, recently had the chance to fulfill her dream of opening a national sporting event.
Michelle, who attends the magnet program for visual and performing arts at Churchland, sang ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' at the national U.S. Open 9-Ball pool tournament on Sept. 27 at Greenbrier Holiday Inn in Chesapeake.
Singing in front of 500 people opening night and an audience of 750 two nights later was a scary experience for Michelle, but the crowd boosted her confidence.
``Everywhere I went people would say, `That's the singer. You did a a good job,' '' Michelle said.
Soon after joining chorus in the sixth grade, Michelle decided she wanted to sing for the world as a professional, preferably opera. With Michelle's talent and aspirations, she just may one day have that chance.
My full, entire, birth name: Michelle Lynn Pavey
I was born: Sept. 9, 1980
Bros and sisters: Raelena Mae Pavey, age 10
Educationally speaking, I am . . . average.
My school in three words: expects the best
The killer day means . . . making a new friend or getting out of class early.
Boy, I was pretty smart when . . . I signed up for chorus as a freshman.
But I sure felt like an idiot after . . . the first day (just kidding).
When I have a crazy midnight snack craving, I want . . . a Carmello.
My personal Oscars go to: O.J. Simpson
The song of the century is: ``Pea'' by the The Red Hot Chili Peppers
The grooviest musical artist is: Dave Grohl
When I don't have anything else to do, I'm . . . biking, reading, singing or dancing.
Best date I've had: Busch Gardens with my boyfriend
And the worst? I saw a movie with this guy and he kept laughing at things that happened, like animals being shot.
If I could change one thing about me I . . . would be more self-assured.
I wish my parents . . . wouldn't say I dress like I'm homeless.
The best place for mouth-watering chow is: Chick-fil-A
I love shopping at: stores that carry freaky clothes
The ultimate night on the town would include . . . going to Ultrazone-Laser Adventure or a concert
I make special arrangements to watch . . . ``Roseanne.''
The last time I had a vacation . . . was this summer. It wasn't that great; I took a new class in summer school.
I can easily brag about . . . my musical self-discipline.
In 10 years, I'd like to be . . . a famous and respected singer.
If I could change one thing in America I would . . . change many people's view of music as just entertainment. Music is a science.
My heroes are: Edgar Allan Poe, John Rutter (a musical composer) and Craig Robertson (my choral director)
I am unique because: I like to eat corn mixed up with mashed potatoes
What makes you mad? When people who are put into classes that they aren't serious about and students don't respect the facilities. Also people who still don't know that all the real hippies are middle-aged now.
If a film were made about your life, what would be the dramatic turning point? When I decided that I should stop dreaming of becoming a respected musician and start working toward it.
Who would star in it? Winona Ryder
I should be a veejay on MTV because . . . I think MTV is phony.
If I was a guest on a talk show, it would be: David Letterman
My life summed up in four words: ``Music is my aeroplane'' (from a song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers) ILLUSTRATION: Photos
Jill Bruner is a senior at Churchland High School
JOHN C. BELL
Michelle Pavey, 15, sang ``The Star-Spangled Banner'' during the
U.S. Open 9-ball pool tournament in Chesapeake.
by CNB