If you have the faintest experience in the world of Disney, then you’d be well aware of “High School Musical.” This is the story of two teenagers from two different worlds colliding over their hidden passion for musical theater. Main character Troy Bolten spends his time falling in love with a girl through the sound of music while maintaining the pressure of being the school’s star athlete. Roy Davis, Waxahachie’s very own Troy, too juggles his love of being on the field and on the stage. 

Senior Roy Davis has spent his time moving all around the area from school to school. Roy has spent over half his life being a performer. From second to third grade, he spent his time at the Texas School of The Arts before making a switch to Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy. Throughout his art schooling in 2nd-6th grade, he was also a part of traveling theater companies. At 12 years old, his focus began to shift. His move to Waxahachie prompted him to begin both football and basketball at once. 

Roy said his main focus is to pursue a career in the arts, and gain his BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in acting. He is currently working on his college auditions and has been one of the five selected to go to a convention based in fine arts with colleges in attendance. 

“I plan to do theater in college and get my BFA in acting,” Davis said. “Right now I am doing my college admissions for schools.

“Five people (are selected) every year to go … to a convention where you audition in from of colleges,” he continued.

Roy was personally selected from the entire theater department, one of two talented male students chosen, and one out of five students to audition in front of a board of colleges. 

Davis said you send out a video, and if schools are interested, then they’ll be available to speak to you at the Texas Thespian Convention.

 “(My) love for the stage is stronger,” Davis said about college. But that doesn’t mean sports are taking a backseat. Davis said if a college is willing to accept him for both and have him as a walk-on, then he would be pleased to accept. 

“I love both, with anything you love, you find time for it,” he said. 

He said the goal with managing is just communication between both coaches and teachers. Sometimes things overlap; all you have to do is be clear and intentional. For those younger students who may see Davis as an example, he said, sacrifices are key. 

“Think about what is a priority for you,” Davis said. “You’re gonna have to make sacrifices, don’t do anything you think you’ll regret.” 

Participating in one sport alone is time-consuming. Dedicating more of your free time to the pursuit of theater doesn’t allow for much freedom. 

Davis encouraged students to support both the theater department and football program by seeing a show this year or being sure to get a seat under the Friday Night Lights.