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If you're bored, try one of the activities available in the area. |
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If your looking for something to around the area, you might find one of the activities we have listed appealing. Click here for a list of area activities. |
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Maria Sliva
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Maria was nominated by Sierra Bishop, School Counselor, who describes her as “very energetic,” noting she was cast as the lead part in the play.”
School activities: volleyball, first chair trumpet in band, choir, and Builders Club; also plays soccer in the summer, takes dance classes (hip-hop, ballet, and pre-pointe), takes voice and guitar lessons, and volunteers at the Portage Lake District Library during the summer.
Hobbies: reading, making jewelry, snowboarding, listening to music, making music, cooking, talking, swimming, and helping people.
Significant accomplishments: advanced to the U.P. finals round in the spelling bee, won first place in the district’s America and Me Michigan Heritage writing contest for “My Hero,” and nominated by the Ladies’ Auxiliary for Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year.
Future plans: to attend the University of Notre Dame to pursue a degree in pre-medicine and then go to the University of Michigan Medical School for a degree in medicine; would like to train to be an infectious disease specialist.
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Click here for
previously featured teens. |
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Nominate A Teen
Would you like
to nominate a "Copper Country Teen?" We are
looking for youth between the ages of 12 and 18
living in Houghton, Keweenaw, or Baraga County
who are:
- Active in
their schools, churches, or communities
- Good role
models
- Positive
leaders
- Willing to
help others
- Working hard
to accomplish goals
Click here to
nominate online, or
contact us. |
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