50 words about me

A violin student since 2018, I study under the instruction of Nina Bodnar. I am also a part of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, conducted by Dr. Daniel Gee. In the past, I have participated in other levels of the Santa Barbara Youth Ensembles, Junior Chamber Music, and Santa Barbara Strings.

Ever since I first became a part of La Colima Junior High’s orchestra in 2022, I have found a great love for the double bass. Since then, I have been a part of the Santa Barbara Youth Ensembles under the guidance of Marisa McLeod, and am currently in the Philharmonia Orchestra.

The moment I could adequately write English, I became fascinated by the world of words out there. I then continuously produced novels, novellas, short stories, poems, plays, and so much more, ever striving to find my voice in writing, and continue to do so now. I aim to publish a few of my works someday.

Similar to my love for English writing, I am also fascinated by language and the way it connects people and allows them to express themselves. I am currently solidly bilingual in English and Vietnamese, and am learning Spanish. I have previously taken Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 in junior high, and continue Spanish 3 through the Homeschool Spanish Academy.

I have been accepted and enrolled into Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy (DPEA)! This program at Dos Pueblos Senior High School teaches students the basics of engineering through project-based learning in four different areas - Physics, Machine Workshop, Visual Art, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD). My DPEA portfolio website is coming soon.

I am the Freshman Class Secretary at Dos Pueblos! I attend weekly meetings to help organise and plan student events and activities, as well as spreading the news about them. We also discuss student issues and attend PTSA and Site Council meetings.