If you have ever seen a musical, play, or choir concert produced by Claremont High School theater, it could not have happened without Ryan Fass. Fass is a graduating senior who has made his mark on the arts program at CHS and will be deeply missed by his friends and teachers.

Heading to Pitzer College, one of the 5 Claremont Colleges, Fass is excited to study organizational studies. Organizational studies are studies of business which focus on sociology. Making the world a better place is important to Fass, as he loves to do community service with the Interact club at CHS. Fass wishes to continue this work at Pitzer as that very service is what led him to organizational studies.

Over Fass’s high school career he has been deeply involved in the arts. He is a section leader for choir chamber singers as well as the choir treasurer. He has been in musical theater for four years and this year he will be performing in the musical Between The Lines as a supporting character. Beyond acting and singing he is also very involved backstage. Fass is a leader in every branch of the theater, but he particularly enjoys audio and lighting. It is well known that he will be there if there is a problem or a need for a production. Fass is going to take advantage of Pitzer’s liberal arts curriculum where he will stay involved in theater and choir. However at CHS, both Fass and his contributions will be deeply missed by the theatre and the community he has built there.

Fass has gathered immense wisdom over his four years at Claremont High, and hopes his advice will help incoming freshmen and underclassmen.,

“Just expand what you know, have fun, and explore different things.” Fass said. “Honestly, you never know what you’re going to study, do not dead set yourself on something, explore your interests.” Fass will miss the freedom and community of CHS, especially his friends Jacob Polomaro and Zzyzx Cervantez, but he is also ready to leave high school, to explore, and to make an impact on the world.