McLean High School sophomore Allie Arnold placed first in the freshman/sophomore division of the Northern Virginia Music Teacher Association's Woodwind Competition. Judges for the semi-annual competition included musicians from the US Army and Marine Bands.
"This is huge achievement and we are extremely proud of Allie," said McLean’s Director of Bands, Chris Weiss.
Arnold is a clarinetist in McLean’s Symphonic and Marching Bands.