Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 2, No. 17 - April 23, 2020
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Chase Waite Keeping Others
Happy, Hopeful and Positive
Story and Photo by Gregg McMullin
them. One of his favorite shows was called
For the past four years, when you roam
“Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” In the
the halls of El Segundo High School, you
show, he had a total of nine roles, with
were bound to run into Chase Waite. There
one of the scenes having him switching
are many adjectives to describe Chase, but
through six characters. The numerous
the best may be the kindest person you’ll
characters he played would have been a
ever meet. His charm, friendly demeanor
challenge for most to remember all the lines
and smile he greets each person with are the
but not for Chase. He said, “For me, it’s
qualities of the well-known boy next door.
a little easier because I have a method of
Chase has many interests, and he makes
going over the lines multiple times until I
each day count. Unlike many teens these days
remember the lines without having a script In
Chase takes each day seriously and makes
hand.” He added, “Mr. Sidwell is an amazing
each one of them count. He knows that the
director and he has truly made me a better
best impression is the first impression. He’s
a good student and very athletic, but those
who know him say he’s a great friend who
likes to make others smile.
These days Chase wakes up each morning
to check his email for his school work,
and he stays in touch with his teachers and
friends. His four year overall 3.6 GPA is a
tribute to his academia. Of all of his classes,
Chase’s favorite is the Drama class, which
he’s been in for four years. “My favorite class
is the Drama class because of my teacher
Mr. Sidwell.”
Chase got involved with Drama in his
freshman year and he was addicted. “I
joined Drama in my freshman year because
one of my friends asked me to be in it.”
According to him, it was one of the best
decisions that he had ever made. Chase added,
“The class is amazing and I feel like I have
another family.”
Chase has been in seven shows since his
freshman year and he loved each one of
actor and person in life.” He stays involved
and active in the school’s Drama Club by
being elected it’s Vice President. He says
it’s his way of giving back to the club and
his second family.
He plans on attending El Camino College
using the South Bay Promise pathway for
two years to attain his Associate’s degree.
“The plan is to transfer to another college
to finish my degree. I don’t have a Major
yet, but I am interested in pursuing Sports
Broadcasting and doing acting on the side.”
See Chase Waite, page 4
Chase in the 2019 ESHS Fall Drama Production of “Love Sick” by John Cariani. The Scene is called Obsessive/Impulsive: about a
woman and a man who fall in love at first sight.