TAYLOR PELEPETZ

Taylor Pelepetz, 15, has a passion—a passion for dance.
“I absolutely love to dance,” she said.
The Emo resident has been taking lessons from Darcie Schulz at the “Dancin’ with Darcie” Dance Studio in International Falls for 10 years. For the last two of those years, she has also been a dance assistant, helping teach the young children.
She dreams of one day dancing on Broadway or attending The Juilliard School, a prestigious performing arts conservatory in New York City.
Pelepetz also enjoys swimming, camping, reading, watching TV, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on her dad at the Emo Speedway every Saturday night.
She counts her family as having five members, including herself, her younger brother, Brandon, her parents, Dwayne and Sue, and “the queen of the house,” Boots—the family cat.
Pelepetz said she has not decided yet which career she is going to pursue but is looking at a few options, including marine biologist, lawyer, chef, fashion designer or journalist.
Her sponsor is Norlund Oil Ltd.