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he annual student body

chapels have never been the same since Nick Kirkland be­

gan producing new and exciting video productions to cap­

ture students’ attention, imagination, and humor. From

“Popcorn Never Dies” to the Veterans’ Day Memorial film

and the various music videos, Nick had a large part in the

directing and editing process. Ever since his debut at stu­

dent body chapel, the administration has used his talents to

make videos for the ensemble, China Mission trips, and

“quirky” movie productions.

There is no end to what Nick can do using his cre­

ative talents and imagination. For editing, Nick uses “Ve­

gas,” a digital computer-based video editing software. With

this program, each camera angle and sharp transition is me­

ticulously critiqued and edited to provide the best in film

gence of work and extracurricular activities, finding the time production. When the film is edited, much time and atten­

to study becomes a challenge. Even holding one job can be tion to detail is given to each frame. Sometimes, a single

tedious, let alone two or three. Muithi, however, is different scene can take days to edit correctly. In the end, the product

because he approaches life’s demands with passion. He is a is like a professional job with noticeable differences to televi­

pre-med major and spends most of his time balancing work sion productions. But for Nick, video production takes on a

and study. Originally from Kenya, Muithi knows the chal­ whole new meaning. “Making films gives me a chance to tell

lenges of living outside his comfort zone; however, he excels a story that moves and captivates audiences. Also, I see it as

at what he pursues despite these odds. He holds three jobs a ministry by giving my talents to serve others,” Nick said.
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little extra spending money. His custodial job is convenient,

because he can work at his own pace after curfew. But
istinction

Muithi shines most in the chemistry lab where he is a lab as­

sistant for organic chemistry and physics. Dr. Jonathan

Henry said, “Muithi is the kind of student that serves as a

spiritual and academic model. This year, Muithi is a senior

and must find time to conduct a senior research project in

Medical Physics, while still managing three jobs.”

One of Muithi’s favorite sports to play is soccer. As a

member of the soccer team, he must find time to practice

and travel for games, while still managing the rest of his re­

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sponsibilities. Playing soccer gives him the opportunity to —

spend time with his brother Wambua. Muithi is a student

of distinction due to his unrelenting passionate attitude.