Nicole Papenfuss is a 15-year old homeschooled 10th grader living in Fairfax County, Virginia. She began piano at age five and currently studies with Ms. Silva Blazquez. Nicole has won many awards and prizes over the past few years in local competitions and has performed publicly at George Mason University, the Department of State, and other venues including local assisted living centers. Nicole attends the Washington Japanese Language School on Saturdays and is fluent in Japanese. She likes reading, drawing, and riding her bike..
