Student Artist in the Spotlight: Jamie Barnhill
Jamie Barnhill
Age: 9.
Grade: 3.
School: Riverbend Elementary School.
Art of choice: Piano.
Experience: He has been playing piano since last summer.
Favorite music: He likes piano music that is fast and composers such as Beethoven and The Beatles.
All in the family: His father plays some piano and plays bagpipes with Stroller White Pipes and Drums. His sister also plays piano.
Activities: He is involved with Cub Scouts and likes to read and make Aztec Azanui cards.
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Future plans: He wants to play in concerts.
Wacky art: He believes wacky piano players should play with their feet and elbows.
His classroom teacher, Nancy Hakari, says: "Jamie is the type of student who puts forth his very best in everything he does. He is very creative, and he has a wonderful sense of humor."
• Student Artist in the Spotlight is a weekly feature on the Neighbors page and is in collaboration with the Juneau School District Elementary Art Program. To have your student art included, contact your school office.