We have very talented seniors here at PV, so let’s find out more about one of them. Tyler Jones will be attending Stevens Institute of Technology with two majors in mind: Music Technology or Mechanical Engineering focusing in Nanotechnology.

What are some of the extracurricular activities that you do? 

I have done school choir since 8th grade and have joined other choirs since then. I have been in the Bro Squad, which is the PV all-male A cappella group, for all four years in high school, and the PV chamber choir for all three years (because freshmen cannot join). I have been in Marching Band in the drum-line for all four years as well, and this year I was captain of the drum-line. I have also been in the pit orchestra for the musicals.

What are some of your hobbies?

I really just like playing and writing music, composing things, I like listening to a lot of music. Also, I have a lot of Rubix Cubes and twisty puzzles that I like to solve; I have a collection of them.

What are some of the careers that you are thinking about going into?

My top career choice would be a Music Producer but if I go into engineering I would want to be an engineer.

What do you think of yourself?

I would like to say that I’m a generally optimistic person. I like myself. I used to have bad self-esteem, but high school has proved my self-esteem. I am really bad at taking compliments though.

What makes you different, Tyler?

Well there is not a lot of people in the school who transcribe and compose music. It has been done, but I feel like I have probably done it more than anyone else. I have arranged things for the aforementioned Bro Squad and now I am arranging a senior graduation song. I also wrote a song about drugs for a forensics final that was quite interesting and I hope I got a good grade.

What is your motivation? 

There is a good quote in Mr. Lynch’s room and it says, “The minute you think of giving up, think about why you held on for so long.” I could be doing a small homework assignment and think to myself, “I have a good grade in this class, I could take half a grade.” But then I would be wasting my time if I stop then, so I just do it. So basically, I don’t like giving up anything that I have started.

What can we expect to see from you in the future?

I will keep writing music as much as I can for as long as I can. That’s the cool thing about music, even if I get old and withered, and my body starts to give out, I should still be able to play some instruments.