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FINE ARTS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

By JENNIFER STOCKINGER

Staff Writer

Kenzey Ostrowski

Year: Junior.

Age: 16.

Art focus: Symphonic Band.

Adviser nomination: Kensey is an extremely dedicated musician, the Symphonic Band adviser said. She has been selected for many musical honors including St. Olaf and Gustavus honor bands as well as Minnesota All-State Band.

What instrument do you play and why: B-flat clarinet. I saw it in the Fourth of July parade when I was in fifth grade. Before that I wanted to play the recorder, but when I saw the clarinet I wanted to play that instead because it is bigger and prettier.

Brainerd High School junior Kenzey Ostrowski played her B-flat clarinet Monday during a clarinet session before her Symphonic Band class. Brainerd Dispatch/ Jennifer Stockinger
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What was it like to perform in the honor bands: It was really great to play with all these musicians who are as dedicated to the music as you are. It was a lot of fun.

What would you like to do: I want to be a musician. My dream job would be to play in an orchestra and do solos. I'd love to go to Oberlin College or the Manhattan School of Music.

Artist most admired: Benny Goodman.

Memorable fine arts achievement: Being named to the honor band in ninth and 10th grade, my first time.

Best concert ever attended: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Last movie you saw in the theater: Where the Wild Things Are.

Favorite TV program: Food Network Challenge.

Favorite book: The Uglies Series.

Favorite dessert: Key lime pie.

Favorite pizza joint: Rafferty's.

Favorite food: Porcupine meatballs.

Parents: Todd Ostrowski of Breezy Point and Sarah Ahlers of Brainerd.

Honorable mention: Philip Yeh, senior, decoy design: Yeh's art adviser said, Philip brings his love of the outdoors into my classroom every day. His excitement and enthusiasm is always welcome.

Luke Gruenhagen, senior, debate: Debate adviser said, Luke has become one of our top debaters. His work ethic is outstanding and he has taken on a leadership role in working with our novice debaters. He and his partner, Colin Sullivan, placed in the top five teams at the recent debate in St. Francis.

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