Standing in the real East High, 20 years later, with one of the original High School Musical choreographers, the incredible Bonnie Story, alongside my case mates Bayli and Roe⦠dancing to Weāre All In This Together in the place where it all beganāitās hard to put into words what this felt like.
Looking out and seeing generations of fansāparents, kids, and even little ones discovering it for the first timeāall learning the same moves Bonnie taught back then⦠it was like time folded in on itself. The energy, the joy, the connectionāitās still there. It never left.
When East High reached out for their fundraiser and Bonnie called, there was no question. Wildcats show up. Always ā¤ļø
This experience brought back so muchāgratitude for where it all started, for the people who made it so special, and for the fans who have kept this story alive across generations. To feel that love, in that place, all over again⦠unforgettable.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat š¾
Dc: @kennyortegablog@chuckyklapow@bonbonstory
Full circle moment at FanX! š
šøGot to reunite with some of the incredible High School Musical cast this September while moderating their panel.
šøFrom being a part of all three movies to now being up on stage with them in Salt Lake at an event thatās been a huge part of my life, itās been an unforgettable ride filled with some of the most talented and loving people.
šøThank you to everyone for your support. The amount of people who went out of their way to reach out while at the event and after was amazing š„¹
#HighSchoolMusical #FanX2024 #WildcatForLife šŗš¼āØā
Episode 14 šš« āWeāre All in This Togetherā! @ro.does.stuff who was a principal dancer for High School Musical, joins us to yap all things East High, what to expect for @fanxsaltlake this year, a game of is it an actual High School Musical quote or not, plusā¦whoās Facebook status is it? Ro, Deena or Krystal? Hilarity ensues.
Full episodes at abc4.com/gtu on the Spill the Tea with Deena Marie Facebook page, and on the app: News4utah+ then stream on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, and Samsung Smart TV. š
Episode 14 is here tomorrow! The one and only @ro.does.stuff talks being a principal dancer on High School Musical, whatās in store for @fanxsaltlake and whatās happening at East High!
For a minute, I traded stages for schedules.
šŗ From pro dance⦠to live events⦠to putting things on pause and finishing my degree at the University of Utah.
š„ Being at Red Bull Dance Your Style SLC last summer and
watching the level, the growth, the way the next generation is shaping the culture and making it their ownā¦
something clicked again.
My love for the arts.
For movement.
For community.
The culture keeps moving and it pulls you with it.
š Grateful to witness where itās going
š Came back years later⦠just not in the role youād expect.
Went from producing game openers, performing & coaching the dance team for a season⦠to being a part of the in game Utah Jazz Bantam League staff during their first season. Itās a competitive youth league created by the Smith Entertainment Group, designed to develop the next wave of players and prepare them for high school basketball.
First season meant learning in real time. Adapting, problem solving, and figuring things out behind the scenes with a great team
(also⦠still had to remind myself not to start dancing on the court during half times š)
Watching these young athletes compete, grow, and build real confidence every week? That was a huge win š
Full circle moments like this donāt come around often.
Grateful to be part of something thatās building the next generation.
Next chapter? I hear San Francisco is nice this time of year. Maybe I should Google it š
Last night felt like homeā¦..or like high schoolā¦..or like a movieā¦.haha you get it š
Dinner with some of the OG HSM Wildcats, celebrating 20 years of HSM 1. Grateful to Kenny for bringing some of the fam together, sharing fun memories and creating some new ones.
Missing those who couldnāt be there, but forever HSM family ā¤ļøš¤šāØ
And yes , Coach Bolton came in clutch via FaceTime haha. Thanks coach #windmills
#highschoolmusical
He was more than a mascot.
He was a friend.
A brother.
A role model for his service to the community.
And I tried hard as hell to make him a dancer iykyk š
You always think you have more time.
Iāll see you soon big bro.
Tell Rox I miss her.
Love ya.
*I strongly urge you to look up the charityās and organizations he was close to. There are still familyās and kids in need and serving them is the ultimate sign of love for them and Absey.*
Adobe Intern Summit 2025:
Last week was an unforgettable time at Adobe World HQ in San Jose, and I left with a full heart, a sharper mind, and some lifelong connections.
š“We heard powerful insights from Adobeās CRO and CEO
āļøParticipated in engaging breakout sessions
š“Gave back by building bikes for local kids
āļøHeard from World Cup Champion Kelley OāHara š“ And even caught a @sfgiants game at Oracle Park. The energy, the people, the purpose were unmatched. ā¾
BDR interns got to spend extra time at HQ for an intense but rewarding sales bootcamp where we dove deep, leveled up, and presented a project.
Huge thank you to the incredible @adobe team who put this summit together. Your hard work, passion, and hospitality didnāt go unnoticed. And to the amazing interns I met: your ambition and kindness are next level. Proud to be in your orbit.
Grateful to be representing the Bolivian community as well as the @universityofutah . Thankful for this opportunity and more excited than ever for whatās next. š
And yes , I ate too much good food and still got my burpees inā¦everyā¦singleā¦day.
#AdobeInterns #InternSummit2025 #AdobeLife #GratitudeAndGrowth #BDRInterns #SalesBootcamp #ThisIsAdobe #GoUtes