Musical Talents Earn Students Spots with State Honors Band, Choir

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree.

Each week, Port Washington-Saukville Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

We want to hear about these amazing children and teens, and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Editor Lyssa Beyer.

This week's Whiz Kid's include eight  students who have been accepted to either the State Honors Choir or Honors Band.

Whiz Kid's name: Sarah Kruske
Age: 17
School:
Accomplisment: Fifth time accepted into State Honors Band
Key to awesomeness: "Music is a way for me to express my feelings that I can't express any other way — an extremely important stress reliever. My motivation is to achieve my goal of being part of a world reknown orchestra."

Whiz Kid's name: Charlene Woelfel
Age: 17
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "It's a good way to express emotions and gain confidence."

Whiz Kid's name: Micaela Haggenjos
Age: 17
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "I love to sing because music just makes me happy, and I want to get other people involved as well."

Whiz Kid's name: Alex Becker
Age: 16
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "Singing has always been a thing for me to do when I was down, and I just love it. What motivates me is how people keep pushing me."

Whiz Kid's name: Austin Zyvoloski
Age: 17
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "I've loved singing since I was little; I like challenging myself to see how much I can accomplish."

Whiz Kid's name: Tim Walch
Age: 17
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "I enjoy singing because it is a way to express my emotion. My friends keep me motivated."

Whiz Kid's name: Aidan Wojciehowski
Age: 15
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "Singing with people who are better than me makes me motivated to reach my max potential."

Whiz Kid's name: Cody McCaughn
Age: 16
School: 
Accomplisment: State Honors Choir
Key to awesomeness: "I love singing. Mostly because I was in choir, even when I was in kindergarten. And, I'm not afraid to  give it my all, because I want to be the best I can be. My friends and family and myself keep me going."