Spotlight on Excellence: Meet Our Next Gen Rising Award Recipient
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A visual and performing artist, Kensington enjoys sketching anime characters and thrives on stage, particularly in musical productions. As a member of the Freedom Players Youth Theatre Group, she has performed in The Wizard of Oz (Glinda the Good Witch), Matilda Jr. (Alice), Willy Wonka Jr. (Matilda), Charlotte’s Web (Charlotte), and The Sound of Music (Louisa). Beyond her accomplishments in the arts and academics, Kensington is an active volunteer, serving with the Good Shepherd Food Pantry, Pride of Bertie’s Young Environmentalist Academy, Pride of Bertie’s Explore the Outdoors event, and the Bertie Business Network. Her dedication, creativity, and service reflect a young leader with a promising future.