2010 WINNER BIOS
Jeremy Edwards learned about Sobriety Rocks from Barbara Headley, English teacher at Wellington High School. “Superhero” is a song about a boy whose older brother is his hero until he tragically loses him to a drunk driver. Jeremy is interested in radio, specifically Christian radio. He will attend Washburn University in the fall and plans to study Mass Communications. See Jeremy performing his winning song at his senior prom earlier this year.
Idea or inspiration: “Since I am an older brother, I know I have to be a good influence, and the idea for the song came from that.”
Erin Morris was a senior at Clearwater High School researching scholarships when she discovered Sobriety Rocks. Erin’s story, “I Loved My Sister,” shares the grief of a girl whose troubled older sister died after a struggle with alcohol. When asked if her inspiration came from knowing a person with similar problems, Erin replied, “No, fortunately I am blessed with a very good family and friends and I have not felt pressured to drink.” Erin will attend Southwestern College located in Winfield, Kansas, in the fall where she plans to study Communications.
Idea or inspiration: “I was just imagining a girl laying her soul on the line and thought of a different and new way to share what happened to her.”
Sarah Owens didn’t begin taking art classes until she was a sophomore. Her favorite teacher, Mrs. Schmidt, continued to encourage her talent and interest in art throughout her high school years. A second entry by Sarah also scored highly with our contest judges. She discovered our Sobriety Rocks competition while researching scholarships. A recent graduate of Lansing High School, Sarah will continue to pursue her love of the arts by studying Graphic Design at the University of Kansas this fall.
Idea or inspiration: “Goodnight, Love” is a collage of “words, phrases and poetry that reflect the pain of past experiences and the destruction of trying to find closure in alcohol. The tombstone and tree represent the death of self when people go through horrific experiences and try to numb the memories with drinking.”