Four-year Marlow High School Entertainer, senior Emily Cleary has vocal talent and ambitious aspirations for her future.

Cleary is the alto section leader and vice-president of the Entertainers.

She has been in choir since the seventh grade and has learned many lessons and met many people along the way, including senior Renee Vermillion.

“Emily is in choir with me and since choir is a big part of my life, getting to participate in the things I love with my best friend is a fun experience,” Vermillion expressed. “She is very talented and puts in a lot of effort to make herself successful.”

Within Cleary’s high school choir career, she has experienced the many activities that chorus has to offer.

“I have made All-Region two times and got a superior rating in my ensembles both in seventh and eighth grade,” Cleary informed.

Her voice was aided to its full potential by Sarah Pitts, the choir director for both Marlow Middle and High School for four years.

“She’s fantastic and one of my top altos during my time of teaching at MHS, and she’s gotten so much stronger and confident since I’ve had her as a freshman. She has the ability to blossom and shine to do great things,” Pitts shared.

Not only does Cleary have a great voice performance, but she has a great attitude as well.

“She brings great leadership, friendship, wisdom and clarity to the classroom. She ensures everyone is doing what they are supposed to do,” Pitts explained. “I’m absolutely proud to have seen her vocal skills grow over the years and gain more confidence–it’s incredible.”

Cleary’s six years of choir experience will impact her future as a result of the teamwork, leadership and confidence she has learned.

After high school, Cleary plans to take the route of becoming a veterinarian.

“I am going to attend Oklahoma State University where I will major in Animal Science Pre-Vet and soon attend vet school. To achieve this career, I am going to study hard and volunteer to help animals, so I can get a lot of experience,” Cleary stated.