School Notes

Blue Ridge
Laurren Whitney rose up the ranks over the summer.
The senior earned Harford Fair Queen honors. Her responsibilities included spending the week promoting all the aspects of agriculture at the fair and presenting ribbons and awards to the 4-H participants.
“It was life-changing because it brought out my true character and true colors throughout the week,” Laurren said.
Laurren also serves as a member of 4H, and placed first in the open showmanship contest. The senior will travel to Hershey in January to compete in the state competition.
“I’ll be going there and competing against all the fair queens in Pennsylvania, which I’m really excited about,” Laurren said.
She hopes to study animal science at Cornell University, where she would also like to join track and field.

Elk Lake
Junior Brandon Regeis won best of show in individual entry for grades 7-12 in art at this summer’s Harford Fair.
“We had to do a regular still-life picture, inflated and deflated. I chose a sunflower. We had to make it look as realistic as possible. I put my own little touch into it,” Brandon said. “I liked it. It’s definitely one of those projects I enjoyed doing.”
Brandon would like to further his education in the art field and hopefully work in the industry after college.

Montrose Area
When looking toward her future, Victoria Hinds may aim to carry on the family business, Hinds Oil.
The junior spent part of her summer traveling to Texas to participate in seminars and studying how to run and expand a family business.
“I learned new tactics and ideas on how to make the business successful,” Victoria said. “I also learned what it takes and what I’ll need to do if I proceed into the business.”
The junior is confident she will succeed in taking the reins of the family business if she keeps the right attitude.
“The best thing you can do in all aspects of life, not just the business world, is be positive and give off positive energy,” Victoria said.
The junior also plays tennis.

Mountain View
Selena Knowlton continued to chase her passion during the summer.
The eighth-grader participated in an American Academy of Ballet camp.
“I did it for two weeks,” Selena said. “At the end, there was a gala performance, and we did a ballet piece, jazz and Spanish.”
Selena went to the camp the past two years, and will continue to look into other camps. She began participating in ballet at an early age.
“I started when I was like 4,” Selena said. “It’s my favorite thing to do.”
The eighth-grader also participates in gymnastics.

Susquehanna Community
Elizabeth Delaney will have an opportunity to play her clarinet at a new level.
After auditioning, the freshman earned a spot on the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Ninth Grade Honors Band.
“I wasn’t sure if I was going to get in or not, and when I found out I was really excited,” Elizabeth said.
She joins classmate Kayla Marino in the band, which will play in a one-day festival at Dallas High School. The ninth-grader started playing the flute in first grade before she decided to make a switch.
“I wasn’t satisfied with the flute, so I changed to the clarinet,” Elizabeth said. “I find it easier to play.”
The high honor student also serves on student council and competes in cross country and track.
She also takes karate, in which she has earned a black belt.