Garret was nominated by his teachers to participate in the Mr. University, know as Mr. U, contest. Each of the 12 contestants has to do a talent, a 2 minute speech, have and escort, and answer an impromptu question. They also all do a dance number together at the start of the competition. At the end of the night there is an overall winner, Mr. U, a Mr. Personality, and a Mr. Talent. Garret did an awesome job. For his talent, he and two of his friends that were also participating in the contest, Peyton Wolcott and Chase Way did a dance to a medley of songs from High School Musical. His friend and escort, Ashlyn Barlow choreographed the dance for them. For his speech, he had to answer the question "What does it's another great day to be a Titan mean to you." When they walked out with their escort, the MC, that was Mr Snider, read a bio about each contestant that was written by the contestant. Garret's impromptu question was "If there was a zombie apocalypse and you could only take 3 people with you, who would you take?" Garret won Mr. Personality! He definitely deserved it. Garret has a great personality. He is so much fun and so kind to everyone.
Garret's bio, written by Garret himself:
Garret Landon Christensen born May 23rd 2007 stands at 5 foot 16 ½ inches and 77 kilograms. Garret knows everyone's birthday, if you tell him he won’t forget it. He is a 2 sport varsity athlete playing basketball and tennis. In his time at U-high he’s been involved in ASB, crimson crew, and did the bench dance all 4 years despite his terrible dancing. (The MC hammed it up and said as you have witnessed tonight.) He is the youngest of three kids, his siblings are his best friends and biggest cheerleaders. He is often easily distracted, look! a squirrel, but that makes him easy going and carefree. He enjoys singing in the shower to Taylor Swift; (His dad says he has the voice of an angel). He has an addiction to otter pops, in the summer eating as many as 30 per day. Garret doesn’t know how he’s survived this long, thank goodness for his mother. He just recently learned to cut his own toenails! After high school, he plans to serve a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Garret would like to thank all his friends and family for their endless love and support, especially Grammy for those thousands of otter pops.
Garret's speech, answering the question "What does it's a great day to be a Titan mean to you"
Good evening Ladies and Gentleman. My name is Garret Christensen. I have been incredibly blessed to spend the last 4 years of my life being a Titan. For the last 1,274 days (yes i did the math since the first day of my freshman year) it’s been ANOTHER GREAT DAY TO BE A TITAN. I truly believe each and every day is a great day to come to this school and be apart of the Titan community. For those of you that don't believe that every day is ANOTHER GREAT DAY TO BE A TITAN, I want to share with you tips on HOW to make it so. USING A SIMPLE acronym spelled L-E-B-R-O-N or LEBRONNNNNNNNNNN so its easy to remember . Yes, like the legendary basketball player. Letter L stands for Lead by example. Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world". If you want a great school, team or community it starts with YOU setting the standard. Letter E stands for Excel. Excel in all that you do, try your best in all your classes, and in all your extracurricular activities, and whatever else you are passionate about. Letter B stands for Be yourself. This school does not need 1,500 Garrets (thank goodness, that would be terrifying). This school needs you, your talents and your energy, so strive to be the best YOU you can be. Letter R stands for respect. Treat your classmates and teachers with respect and kindness and treat others the way you want to be treated. We are all in this together so as Titans we should have each other's backs. Letter O stands for, out of your comfort zone. Try new things. Getting outside your comfort zone leads to growth and fun new experiences. I got out of my comfort zone tonight dancing twice in front of all of you, and I can say that it was worth it. And finally letter N stands for Never give up. Be resilient and hard working. If you want to make everyday a great day to be a Titan just remember LEBRON and you got this! Thank you and roll titans!
The first dance that all the contestants participated in
Garret's talent that he did with Peyton Wolcott and Chase Way to a medley of High School Musical Songs choreographed by Ashlyn Barlow
Garret doing his speech
Coming out with his escort Ashlyn Barlow. They did a little hand slap routine as Mr. Snider read Garret's bio. There is a toddler picture and a senior picture of Garret on the screen.
Waiting for his impromptu question which was "If there was a zombie apocalypse and you could only take 3 people with you, who would you take?" Garret answered his dad, his brother, and his weights teacher Mr Hawkinson
The winners of Mr U
Garret-Mr Personality, Nolan Orndorff-Mr U, and Zachery Emtman-Mr Talent
Garret and Ashlyn Barlow, ?? and Nolan Orndorff, ?? and Zachery Emtman
All 12 contestants left to right:
Caleb Burbank, Garret, Abram Denney, Zachery Emtman, Tyler Jundt, Talon McArthur, Nolan Orndorff, Coal Smith, Shane Swan, Ryan Sulpizio, Chase Way, and Peyton Wolcott
Garret and Ashlyn Barlow
Garret and Peyton Wolcott
Garret and his priest quorum that came to support him. Left to right:Drew Fry, Bishop Damiano, Jett Damiano, Michael Tolley, Brent Cunningham. Garret is holding Sam McConnell (not a member but comes to church a lot), and Niccolo Gentile (a foreign exchange student that hangs out with all the members) is holding Sam's feet.
Ashlyn, Garret, Chase Way, Peyton
Garret and his mom
Niccolo Gentile, Garret, Talon McArthur, Peyton
Nolan Orndorff. Nolan is also in Garret's priests quorum. Nolan won Mr. U
Nolan, Garret, and Brandon Osborn
Garret and Coal Smith
