Name: Clifton Handy
Age: 16
Grade: junior
School: Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School
Bragging Rights: Oboe player for six years; first chair and only oboe in the Davidson Symphonic Band. He's an All-State and District participant.
Why do you like the oboe?: "You rarely meet people who play the oboe. It is an underrated instrument that people should give a chance. It has a unique shape, sound, and place in the band. It is the perfect instrument for me."
Hobbies: Playing the Oboe, Piano, and Video Games
Hidden talent: Beat boxer
Random fact: Got into Davidson for singing but now plays in the Band.
Can you dance? No dancing skills.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Chicken
Future Plan for College: To study computer science as a major with a minor in music. He plans to continue to play the oboe and the piano.
--Imani Jenkins, Teen Board Member
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