Eric Whitney recently graduated from Barrington High School as a member of the class of 2006.  He will attend Stanford University in the fall.

Academically, Eric is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, as well as member of the National Honors Society, the Tri-M Music Honors Society, and the National Latin Honors Society. He has been a member of the Barrington Varsity Tennis and Cross Country teams.

Outside of school, Eric spends much of his time studying the cello. He has been a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra for four years and has studied with Professor Hans Jensen of Northwestern University since he was in 7th grade. He has been a featured soloist with the Barrington High School Chamber Orchestra for the past three years. 

In the future, Eric wishes to pursue a career in academia, business, or research. He considers Professor Jensen and Richard Feynman to be his personal heroes.

Eric entered the Sejong Cultural Society Writing Competition because felt it was a way to participate in the organization in which many close to him were heavily involved. As a result of writing and submitting his essay, Eric feels that he has come to better understsand and value his Korean heritage.

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