Ava Kelly is a senior at Lakeway Christian Academy who has played the violin since the age of eight. She has been a member of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra for five seasons and has also been involved in its Chamber Music Program. Ava is grateful for the guidance and support of her instructors, Mrs. Upton, Darby, and Mr. Pulgar. In addition to music, she has been a dedicated varsity and club swimmer for six years. She serves her school as Vice President of the Latin Honor Society and as an Academic Prefect leader. Ava is grateful for being accepted into the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Honors Program and plans to pursue a pre-med track, with the goal of serving others through rural medicine. She is thankful for the encouragement of her family, friends, and mentors.