Pennsylvania Leaders
Albert He, President at Pennsylvania Branch
Albert He is a sophomore at Wissahickon High School. He has been playing the piano since he was 5 and is currently studying with his teacher Mrs. Olga. He has also won various piano competitions, such as being first place in the Crescendo Music Competition for five years and being a gold winner in the Golden key music festival for three years. Albert also has been playing the violin since he was 7 and is currently the 2nd Violin Principal for his school orchestra. Outside of music, Albert competes in the AMC and enjoys learning about finance and playing basketball.
Albert He is a sophomore at Wissahickon High School. He has been playing the piano since he was 5 and is currently studying with his teacher Mrs. Olga. He has also won various piano competitions, such as being first place in the Crescendo Music Competition for five years and being a gold winner in the Golden key music festival for three years. Albert also has been playing the violin since he was 7 and is currently the 2nd Violin Principal for his school orchestra. Outside of music, Albert competes in the AMC and enjoys learning about finance and playing basketball.
Daniel Je, Vice President at Pennsylvania Branch
Daniel Je is a sophomore at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Philadelphia. As of
right now, he currently is planning to study in the field of neurology and wants to work
within the medical field. Daniel Je started his cello journey at the age of 9 with Mrs. Ju
Yun Song. During his middle school year, Daniel was part of a auditioned group called
The Select Strings Orchestra. He was then selected as the 1 st chair celloist for the
orchestra which he did for 2 years. Some other achievements that Daniel has
accomplished is his story telling award. At the age of 5, Daniel and his friend created
and memorized a Korean story to compete for first place at the Korean Story-Telling
competition. They did get 2 nd place and were representatives for Antioch Church of
Philadelphia. Daniel was also awarded the 3 RRR award in his 8 th grade of middle
school, where he was acknowledged for his respect and responsible behavior while
showing relationships to his peers. Daniel has, now, been playing and practicing the
cello for 7 years. He continues to practice every day to eventually be part of the PMEA
District 11 Orchestra. Outside of cello, he also practices Bass Guitar for his church
praise team. He enjoys freestyling with a band with his guitar while practicing classical
pieces on the cello. He also enjoys photography and finds delight in capturing nature’s
beauty. Daniel also part takes in tennis lessons at the Upper Dublin Sports Center with
Coach Jae Lee. Through these lessons, he hopes that he can work his way up into the
Wissahickon Varsity Tennis team. Some hobbies that Daniel has is listening to Christian
pop music, playing football, and nature hiking.
Daniel Je is a sophomore at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Philadelphia. As of
right now, he currently is planning to study in the field of neurology and wants to work
within the medical field. Daniel Je started his cello journey at the age of 9 with Mrs. Ju
Yun Song. During his middle school year, Daniel was part of a auditioned group called
The Select Strings Orchestra. He was then selected as the 1 st chair celloist for the
orchestra which he did for 2 years. Some other achievements that Daniel has
accomplished is his story telling award. At the age of 5, Daniel and his friend created
and memorized a Korean story to compete for first place at the Korean Story-Telling
competition. They did get 2 nd place and were representatives for Antioch Church of
Philadelphia. Daniel was also awarded the 3 RRR award in his 8 th grade of middle
school, where he was acknowledged for his respect and responsible behavior while
showing relationships to his peers. Daniel has, now, been playing and practicing the
cello for 7 years. He continues to practice every day to eventually be part of the PMEA
District 11 Orchestra. Outside of cello, he also practices Bass Guitar for his church
praise team. He enjoys freestyling with a band with his guitar while practicing classical
pieces on the cello. He also enjoys photography and finds delight in capturing nature’s
beauty. Daniel also part takes in tennis lessons at the Upper Dublin Sports Center with
Coach Jae Lee. Through these lessons, he hopes that he can work his way up into the
Wissahickon Varsity Tennis team. Some hobbies that Daniel has is listening to Christian
pop music, playing football, and nature hiking.
Arlind Saro, Secretary/Outreach Director at Pennsylvania Branch
Arlind Saro is a sophomore at Wissahickon High School. He has played viola since he
was 8 and is currently studying with Mr. Raman, performing for his school orchestra.
Additionally, he has been playing trumpet since age 9 and plays with his school Jazz
band. Recent musical highlights include performances with school ensembles and
participation in seasonal concerts and school-hosted Jazz shows. Outside of music,
Arlind is an editor to the school newspaper, competes in Public Forum Debate and
Mock Trial, and enjoys writing and biking.
Arlind Saro is a sophomore at Wissahickon High School. He has played viola since he
was 8 and is currently studying with Mr. Raman, performing for his school orchestra.
Additionally, he has been playing trumpet since age 9 and plays with his school Jazz
band. Recent musical highlights include performances with school ensembles and
participation in seasonal concerts and school-hosted Jazz shows. Outside of music,
Arlind is an editor to the school newspaper, competes in Public Forum Debate and
Mock Trial, and enjoys writing and biking.