By Anna Redmon
Chelsea Teichman, Cushing, TX, freshman at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA), spends most of her time working, practicing for band, and spending time with her boyfriend. When there is a chance of leisure, Chelsea enjoys designing layouts for an Internet network known as the ever-popular MySpace.
Chelsea grew up in a small town with an even smaller high school graduating class of 32 students. In high school Chelsea, Senior Class Vice President, enjoyed playing on the varsity softball team, Theater, and band where she served as drum major during her junior and senior years.
"I didn't want to do it, but the director asked me personally, so I had to say yes," Chelsea remarked in regards to being a drum major. As a result of Chelsea receiving such an honor in band, her mother let her dye her hair bright pink. Chelsea has played the flute since seventh grade and is currently a member of the SFA marching band.
Along with all the practice, and dedication needed for marching band, Chelsea also has a full school and work schedule. With a declared major in communications with an emphasis on public relations, she is enrolled in News Writing, Reading and Composition, History, and Astronomy.
"I love night classes," she added, "but they're just so long."
One of Chelsea's goals for this semester is to pass Astronomy. At night, Chelsea is a manager at Pizza Hut in Nacogdoches, where she works with Ben, her boyfriend of one year and four months.
"We're practically roommates; we go to school together, we work together, and we hang out together," Chelsea said, smiling about Ben. Chelsea and Ben met while he was working for a local radio station, and she kept calling to request songs. One day, he met her at work, and they've since been dating.
Chelsea has a very busy day-to-day agenda, socially, academically, and professionally. She completes all of her responsibilities without a driver's license. This is not a result of failed driving tests or hardship, but of choice.
"I don't want to learn to drive, it makes me too nervous," Chelsea explained.
Chelsea still lives with her parents, and carpools with Ben to get to school and sometimes work. At home, Chelsea lives with her mother and father, who have been married for 35 years. There is a significant age difference between her and her older sister, 35 and older brother who is 34 years old. Chelsea has been blessed with four nieces and three nephews of whom she talks about with pride.
Chelsea is also proud of her own "child," her five-month-old terrier mix puppy named Mickey. While playing and caring for Mickey at home Chelsea spends most of her time on the computer.
"I'm addicted to making MySpace layouts," Chelsea said enthusiastically expressing a keen talent for graphic design.
With a full life to live and a bright future Chelsea has three simple favorites: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Fast Food, and Sleep.
Chelsea is 18 years old and was born on April 10th; she stands 5 feet 4 inches tall with fair skin, shoulder length black hair and a bright smile. When asked what her natural hair color is Chelsea sighed, "I don't even know anymore, it's been pink, red, brown and black."
Chelsea has nine peircings: her tongue, a pink stud sparkling on her nose, a small hoop in her right eyebrow along with four piercings in her left ear and two in her right ear. She also has two tattoos; a row of stars on the lower left side of her back, and is in the process of getting a moon finished on her shoulder.
She was wearing blue jeans with a white studded belt, a black fitted t-shirt, with an olive green hoodie with black rose detail. She is a very interesting individual and her appearance expresses her outgoing and unique personality.
