There are many different ways for students to enjoy music. Often times students will make a playlist with all of their favorite songs. Senior Sammie Bluhm enjoys her music playlist as an escape from the stress of Senior year. She listens to the playlist on the way to school every morning.

“[My playlist] helps me not think about the day, and relax and kind of get away from any worries I have, these are the songs I’m always in the mood for,” Bluhm said.

Bluhm’s playlist consists of lots of catchy pop songs that one might hear on the radio. She enjoys these songs, because they are fun to dance to and sing along with.

“I usually listen to pop music, because it is more enjoyable for me,” Bluhm said.

Aside from enjoying music as a way to relieve stress Bluhm enjoys listening to the music with her friends to have a good time. She likes having fun and loosening up with her friends as well.

“My friends and I went out to lunch and Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling” came on and everyone started singing along, and it was hilarious,” Bluhm said.

Bluhm has many other interests and hobbies in her life. Bluhm plays tennis, where she can listen to music if they bring speakers to practice. She also plays in the school orchestra where she is able to take her love of music to a new level. “I have friends in [orchestra] and I feel a part of a community,” Bluhm said. “I do enjoy the types of music we play in orchestra. My brother likes classical music, so I hear it a lot. I listen to a lot of pop music so pops is fun because I get to play the music that I listen to. And, because I know a lot of classical music, classics in the spring is fun too.” Bluhm said.

Listen to Bluhm’s Playlist on The Rubicon YouTube.