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Finding one\u2019s passion in life can be a struggle, but for FHSU freshman Lauren Wagner, passion has always meant dance. Wagner, a Business major, said that her whole life, she knew she wanted to dance and one day own her own studio.
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\u201cI have been dancing since the age of 3 with Jackie Creamer’s Vision Dance Company. I fell in love with it right away and so much in fact that I decided to start working at the age of 11 as a choreographer and instructor at my dance studio. This love for dance and teaching it has led me to the goal of opening my own dance studio after I graduate from Fort Hays,\u201d Wagner said.
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Wagner, in her first year of being on Tiger Debs, said joining a college dance team was always something she had dreamed about as she got older.
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\u201cI have loved dance my entire life. I knew there was nothing else out there for me that would fulfill the passion I have for dance and so I knew no matter what the circumstances were I had to continue,\u201d she said. \u201cJoining a college dance team was a way for me to get a wider variety of training under my belt so I am more versatile for future dance endeavors.\u201d
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She is also involved at Fort Hays through being an Entrepreneurial Ambassador for Hansen Hall, and has competed in many Entrepreneurial Competitions as well. Wagner prefers her busy schedule and enjoys the challenges that come with being a consistently busy college student.
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\u201cI am constantly busy, but I am used to it as my schedule was always this busy growing up. School, dance, work, homework, and bed. That is how I grew up, so I learned early on how to manage my time very well and take on multiple responsibilities. I prefer my busy schedule because it keeps me upbeat and active which I love,\u201d Wagner said.
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Wagner said that what she enjoys most about being on Tiger Debs is the performance aspect. She loves getting to entertain others and performing in front of an audience.
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\u201cMy favorite part of being on Tiger Debs is performing. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I belonged on stage or in front of a cheering crowd,\u201d she said. \u201cThere is no greater feeling than dancing for others with the biggest smile and feeling the adrenaline through every inch of my body.\u201d
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<\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nAnother Tiger Debs member who has enjoyed performing with Wagner is sophomore Emily Ross.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cLauren works hard and always strives to do her best. She is not afraid to step up to be a leader. She is a great asset to the team,\u201d Ross said.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor Wagner, her biggest passion in life is chasing her dreams and continuing to be excited about where her future is taking her.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI am most passionate about continuing to be an independent, strong-willed woman in life and striving to reach all my goals and dreams. My future excites me, and I don’t see any reasons as to why I can’t go after exactly what I want,\u201d Wagner said.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo be a Tiger, Wagner says it is all about dreaming big and going after what you want and making it happen.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cI am proud to be a Fort Hays Tiger. I think Hays is a great community and I love how connected everyone is. This is an amazing university and was an easy choice for me. Being a Tiger is about standing out, being respectful, dreaming big, and overcoming obstacles,\u201d Wagner said.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more What it takes to be a Tiger, stay tuned to Tiger Media Network.
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