Names: Colin and Emma O'Neal
Ages: 12
School: Rising 7th Graders at
Accomplishments: Colin and Emma may be twins, but they are very much individuals. They are honor students and are both band members at OCMS, but Emma enjoys playing her oboe while Colin prefers the sound of his trumpet. While they are both avid music lovers, "gLee-k" Emma loves pop and Broadway hits while Colin prefers a metal edge and often listens to obscure artists such as guitarist Buckethead.
Colin and Emma are also members of the Oconee Club Swim Team and enjoy swimming for sport as well as for fun.
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They attend and participate in many activities at
Keys to Awesomeness: Emma and Colin both enjoy working with young children and volunteered to help with the Extended School Year Program at for two summers.
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Emma recently earned babysitting certification and is eager to begin her babysitting career.
They both believe in "going green" and help both parents with recycling.
Emma and Colin are active travelers and recently took a trip to San Francisco where they visited such sites as Alcatraz and The Jelly Belly Factory.
Correction: There was a typo in the children's last name in the title of the article that has been corrected.