Trevor Dougherty (United States, WK 09-10)
What years did you
attend Waterford Kamhlaba? (What forms/year group?)
2009-2010 (IB1-IB2)
Please tell us what you have
done or are doing at the moment? (e.g. what you studied and what field you are
currently working in)
After I left WK, I went to work in video production in San Francisco
and Bangkok and studied experimental theatre at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. Highlights since WK include becoming a professional
DJ, speaking at the LeWeb Conference in Paris and the World Economic Forum in
Switzerland, and becoming a drone videographer in Detroit. None of that
compares to going to school in Swaziland, though. I dream about Swaziland, and
Waterford, more than I dream about anything else. I have currently stopped all other
pursuits to write full time: I am working on a nonfiction book about the
intersection between mental health and pop culture.
Could you tell us what
inspired you to pursue your career path.
My
parents, my favourite films, the internet video revolution, dance music and hip
hop.
Did Waterford in any way play
a role in your career path choice?
I
think, more importantly, Waterford showed me that there was a world outside my
career path choice.
What advice would you have
for aspiring students who would want to be involved in
similar areas of expertise?
Turn off your phone, and take a deep breath.
Do you have any fond memories
of Waterford? Could you possibly share one with us and could we also ask you to
send us one or two pictures of your time at WK?
Almost all my fond memories at Waterford take place in Block A at
Elangeni, with my Block A brothers. That was our HQ, and we conquered the IB -
as well as countless arguments about global politics and international ethics. Cold
showers for birthdays, and football in the corridor.
Who was in your WK #squad (friend group)?
Riasat, Panashe,
Knowledge, Mebrahtu, Shaun, Vishaal, Simphiwe, John, Nathi
Favourite teacher/Most
hilarious teacher?
Mwenda / Mama D!
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