Pyotr played bass in West Springfield’s orchestra for four years. His orchestra director said he was dedicated to orchestra music. She was impressed by his ability to handle critique well and that he took the moment to learn and grow from feedback.” His sports activities included rowing and wrestling. Pyotr attended TriCities Work Camp every year and was very committed to Grace’s Palestinian youth exchange program, demonstrating interest in their plight by keeping in touch with the Palestinians during the year. For the coming year, Pyotr was accepted into the AmeriCorps program. When that program ends, he plans on attending the University of Minnesota at Twin Cities where he hopes to study political science.