Lucas Hendricks has been a member of SDSYO for one year and has enjoyed making new friends, becoming a better musician, and learning from Maestro Fortner. In addition to playing with SDSYO, Hendricks has performed in the All-State Orchestra for three years, the All-State Band for two years, the All-State Choir for two years, the South Dakota Senior Honor Choir for two years, and the Midwestern ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) Regional Honor Choir for one year. After graduating high school, Hendricks plans on attending college to major in biology and Spanish and to play in college orchestra. In his free time, Hendricks enjoys reading, spending time with friends, watching movies, and traveling.