Allison Baldwin

Allison shines with a 4.5 GPA, straight A’s, leadership in NJHS, band/steel drum band, athlete, leadership, and excellent attendance

Placed 12th

in their group

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Why They Love Being a Student

Allison loves school especially being involved in sports, yearbook, and performing in the band. She loves being in advanced band and steel drum band. She loves helping her teachers and working with her classmates. She strives to earn the highest grades in school. She enjoys math, science and history classes.

Favorite Subject & Why

Allison’s favorite classes are her band classes (advanced band and steel drum band). She loves performing with the band and often spends extra time in the band room practicing. Allison was second chair (percussion) in the All County band.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

Allison would like to buy a Marimba so she can practice her band music at home. This music equipment would allow her to continue her music studies. Allison would also like to learn to play other musical instruments and take music lessons. This award would help her take music lessons and expand her percussion skills.

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