Currently in his junior year at CCHS, Eli is heavily involved in the music program as section leader and alto saxophone player. His talents earned him a seat in the All-District Band, and he played in the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s most recent concert. Saxophone is not his only instrument, however. He continues piano and is preparing for several performances next semester.
He is especially enjoying his English class this year which is focused on early American literature, and shares, “it’s really interesting to see the perspectives of early Americans as the nation developed.”
His extracurricular activities include Future Business Leaders of America (Treasurer and Regional Treasurer for the Southern Illinois Area), Scholar Bowl, Math Team, and Lifesavers. If you tune into WSIU television, you may catch Eli on the “Hi-Q” program.