Get to know me

In what ways do you participate in arts and music in Fort Dodge? 

I participate in band and choir at FDSH. I’ve also been in musicals and honor bands in town.

What do you most enjoy about music?

I enjoy learning something new and getting better at it every day. I also like the competition, especially in band. The people around me always make me want to improve. I also think knowing how to play an instrument and or being able to sing is a really interesting skill to have.

What have you learned from being involved in music?

I’ve learned how to stay focused and committed to things. I’ve been in band and choir since 5th grade and it's always been a consistent part of my life. I have also learned how to work well with others in my section.

What do you want to do after you graduate from high school?

I plan on going to college, but as of now I don’t know where or what I want to do. I’ll most likely stay in Iowa for college, but I think it would be really cool to have the college experience in another state.

What is your favorite music to listen to and why?

I don’t just have ONE favorite genre of music to listen to. I like a lot of types of music. Artists like Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Phoebe Bridgers, etc. I mostly listen to music that gives me a good vibe or just sounds good in general.

If you could play any part in a musical, who would you play and why?

Honestly I think it would be fun to play Sophie in Mamma Mia. Her character has a lot of fun songs and just seems fun to be. The whole musical Mamma Mia seems fun to be a part of.

Walk us through a typical day in the life of Charlotte DeJong. 

Usually the first thing I do when I wake up is just get ready for the day. Then I’ll leave for school around 7:30 and go to band or choir first period. Then I go through the whole school day and leave for track practice. After track I don’t really do anything other than hang out at home or do homework.

If you got to meet any famous person in the whole world, who would it be and why?

If I could meet any famous person in the whole world it'd probably be Olivia Rodrigo because I really like her music and she seems like a fun person.

You are stranded on a desert island. You can bring 3 items with you. What would you bring and why?

I would bring water, a lighter, and a boat. Water so I don’t get dehydrated, a lighter so I could cook food, and a boat so I could leave the island.

Who do you look up to the most and why?

The people I look up to most are probably my parents. Mostly because they taught me what to be like as a person and a lot of what they do is implemented into my life. They are also involved people and that is something I like to do also.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment is either participating in NCIBA honor bands, or just succeeding in sports.