Gary Harpster

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Grade: 12

Parents/guardians: Will and Cindy O'Brian

Achievements in category: Pacific Lutheran University Honor Band; first chair alto sax in the Elma High School jazz band that won second place in division at The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival; competed in the soloist competition at Lionel Hampton; received outstanding soloist awards; drum major for the Elma High School marching band; nominated for "Music in May"; played in the Tenino Mass Honor Band and numerous solos in jazz dances and concerts.

Other achievements: Playkeeper in the Elma Soccer program.

Future plans: Join the Navy and attend school to receive a degree in aeronautical engineering, as well as studying music.

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