Uncommon talents

BY NIKKI CUPPS

While there are many obviously talented students at Western Dubuque High Schol, there are a few whose talents are quite different than singing, acting or sports. Some students have abilities that are not what you’d expect, as they may be hidden, uncommon or even slightly unusual at times. Mady Knipper, currently a freshman, has the ability to stack multiple golf balls atop one another. After seeing this be done on the show “Minute to Win It,” she had attempted to complete this task. Although it did take a few tries to be successful, Mady is now able to stack at least three golf balls. This may seem easy, although it is more difficult than it seems, and many fail while making an attempt. Another freshman, Drew DeSollar, has the ability to beat-box, which astounds many other students. Drew was included in a special feature on “WDTV,” Western Dubuque’s video announcement show, during the first semester for his talent. Both of these skills had required practice, and yet they are not something every person is able to do. The students’ talents at this school range from common to astounding, to so strange no one wants to admit they can do it. Yet no matter if they want to admit it or not, everyone has their own talent.