Devin Patrick is a sophomore music education major from Dakota City, Nebraska. His immediate family consists of his parents and older brother. In his free time, Devin enjoys playing the flute and piano, scrapbooking, and spending time with friends and family. After college, Devin hopes to become an elementary music teacher and eventually earn a master's degree in music.
2. Personal Information Name: Devin Patrick Hometown: Dakota City, Nebraska Year: Sophomore Major: Music Education
3. Family My immediate family consists of my mom, Penny; my dad, Brad; my brother, Jonathon and myself. As a family, we enjoy celebrating several holidays, such as Christmas and Easter, with other family members.
4. Friends Amanda, Laura, and I spending time at the Fine Arts Building. Anna and I after a National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. “Don't walk behind me, I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” - Albert Camus (Source: The Quotations Page)
5. Hobbies/ Activities As a student at the University of South Dakota, I am a member of several on-campus activities, such as: Marching Band Concert Choir Symphony Orchestra In my spare time, I also enjoy several hobbies, which include: Playing the flute and piano Scrapbooking Spending time with friends and family
6. A Few Of My Favorite Things Food: Chinese / Asian Restaurant: Hu Hot Music: Classical Television Show: Glee Color: Yellow Season: Spring
7. Professional Goals After graduating from the University of South Dakota, I hope to become an elementary music teacher. After spending some time in the classroom, I hope to return to school to receive a masters degree. Even after completing both of these degrees, I hope to continue to learn all I can about music while teaching.
8. Within the next ten years, I hope to have accomplished several personal, academic, and occupational milestones: Personal: I hope to have a family of my own, complete with a loving husband and children. Academic: I hope to have either obtained a master’s degree in music or be close to completing this course of study. Occupational: I hope to still be teaching elementary music, although I would enjoy teaching private lessons as well. What The Future Holds
