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Hi Everyone!

My name is Leslie Joyce Hendricks and I'm from Hatfeld, Pennsylvania which is just a 45 minute train ride to the fantastic city of Philadelphia. At home, I live with my mom, dad, sister, and with two cats, a dog and a bird. I am a sophmore at University of Vermont with a major in Environmental Studies. My family has definitely influenced me alot in my decision to become an environmental studies major with our diligent recycling and composting habits and with our great interest in gardening. Although I am not sure what I would like to be doing with my future, I know that I love to volunteer and do what I can to benefit the environment. Over the summer, I volunteered with the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy. We were able to go out on canoes and hand pick the invasive species, Water Chestnut, out of the Delmont and Unami rivers.
This summer I also worked for PennEnvironment as a canvasser. This was not easy work but it was rewarding being able to raise money and spread the word about the water pollution and impaired rivers all over Pennsylvania.

All through high school, I was heavily involved in chorus, emsembles, jazz vocal groups and festivals. I also play the guitar and ukulele and I used to play the trumpet. Playing the guitar has always been a passion of mine and I like to perform everytime I get the chance. When I got to UVM, I auditioned and got into the Cat's Meow, UVM's all female a capella group and it's been one of the best decisions I've made here.

This picture was taken at Saxby's Coffee by Caitlin Magarity Check her photography out!

This video was taken during our combined winter show with the UVM Top Cat's last year in Ira Allen Chapel. Performing with my friends is one of my favirite things to do. The song is titled On The Radio and is origionally sung by Regina Spektor.