William F. Cornelison
SCHOOL: Home-schooled
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Chorus at Augusta Christian Schools for four years; principal performer in annual musical productions
AWARDS AND HONORS: All-State Chorus; Augusta Music Teachers Association outstanding piano performer for four years; placed in the Georgia Music Teachers Association four years and named outstanding performer one year; Augusta State University dean’s list, fall 2006; National Merit Commended Student
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Volunteer service on Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina in 2005
COLLEGE/CAREER PLANS: Attend University of South Carolina. Pursue a degree in piano performance and a career in performing and teaching music at the college level
OF NOTE: Although a senior in high school, William is completing his second year at Augusta State University.
NOMINATOR’S QUOTE: “In the four years that I have been blessed to have William in our choral program, I have found him to be a young man of integrity, responsibility, exceptional talent and self-discipline. He has always been a pleasure to teach and has shown respect, focus and attentiveness in rehearsals.” – Jan T. Little, Augusta Christian Schools, choral director
