Efforts
Below is a list of things I am currently working on or involved in.
2021 - Present
Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS)
A school-year orchestra that meets on Saturday mornings at Macalester College to rehearse professional-level orchestral music for three seasonal concerts. I am currently a member of the Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Mark Mandarano.
I also hold the position of Student Representative for the Symphony Orchestra to the MYS student leadership committee
2025 - Present
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (gtcys)
Another school-year orchestra that meets weekly on Monday nights at Orchestra Hall, to rehearse symphonies and other orchestral music, for many seasonal and charity concerts. I am currently a member of the Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Mark Russell Smith.
2025, 2026
Washburn Track & Field
Washburn Highschool’s track and field team. I run for the Varsity Hurdles team, competing in the 110 meter hurdles and the 300 meter hurdles races.
2024 - Present
Model United Nations
A national club, where we explore international diplomacy, and prepare for conferences, in which you represent a country and a policy goal. I participated in the fall conference of 2024 and 2025 in which I represented India and Ethiopia respectively. I also was invited to the spring conference of 2025 as a delegate from Namibia.
2024 - Present
Piano
I have been studying piano by myself since 2023. In addition I meet infrequently with my piano professor, Dr. Roberta Kaigin, since 2024
2014 - Present
Violin
One of the core elements to my life. I have taken violin lessons from my professor, Ian Synder since the fall of 2014. I also preform solo work twice a year. I am currently studying the Bruch Violin Concerto.
2024 - Present
Washburn Site Council
The site council at Washburn is an advisory board made up of representatives from all corners of the communities; including teachers, students, parents, and administrators. We cover issues including family outreach, budgetary decisions, student engagement and support, and other needs the community has. We meet monthly on Thursday.
2023 - Present
Kowalski’s Markets
I am lucky to be part of the front end team at Kowalski’s Markets on Lyndale. I hold various responsibilities chiefly cashiering, bagging and helping people to their car with their groceries. I also work behind the scenes assisting with miscellaneous maintenance and upkeep.
2025 - Present
Organ
Also at Westminster Presbyterian Church, I occasionally take Pipe Organ lessons from Joe Trucano, the Church musician and organist.
2025 - Present
Student Council
I have been a member of the student council since the beginning of my 10th grade year. I currently have no specific role inside of Student Council, I simply help with whatever is needed. Currently my focus is student engagement.
2025 - Present
AI Council
A small group of Washburn seniors, faculty, and myself, working to inform and educate, along with establishing regulations, regarding AI and its uses and impact. We meet bi-weekly on Thursday mornings with Dr. Palmer.
I also currently serve as a liaison for The AI Council to The Washburn Site Council
2026
Principal Selection Committee
A small group of Washburn staff who is responsible for conducting interviews to select Dr. Palmer’s replacement.
2026
Conducting
I take conducting lessons from Zane Kaiser. I also frequently conduct the Washburn Chamber Orchestra.
2024 - Present
Washburn Chamber Orchestra
The Washburn Chamber Orchestra is composed of dedicated high school string students. We rehearse every weekday during school under the direction of Timothy Martin.
I currently serve as concertmaster and guest conductor of the Washburn chamber orchestra.
2025 - Present : WilliamSkrypek.com