Maya has been busy with school work and performing music since we last checked in with her. Maya and family recently traveled to Michigan, where she played a recital at her grandmother’s assisted living residence. Maya performed two movements from the Bach suite she had been practicing and the Haydn Cello Concerto in D Major.
Arkaprabha Kolay has been busy with science and math projects this year. In early March, he participated in a Science Fair at Southern Illinois University (SIU) in Carbondale, Illinois. His project involved the Spectroscopic Study of Natural Plant-Based pH Indicators.
Gabriela has been busy since we last spoke with her. As President of National Honor Society, she led the Induction Ceremony for the incoming class at Carbondale Community High School. She also finished her last of seven college auditions at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Eric Dollinger will complete his degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Notre Dame in May 2020. As a member of the Notre Dame Rocket Team, Eric has been putting his skills to work by perfecting the rocket’s air braking payload.
Aisha has been very busy with both school and work. In addition to preparing for her last high school season of soccer, Aisha has been working weekends at Tom’s Place as their pastry chef.