Elijah Pine '21: Outstanding Senior in Music Education

Elijah Pine ’21 was named Pacific University’s Outstanding Senior in Music Education. He earned his bachelor’s degree with a triple major in music education, music with a performance emphasis, and Spanish. He is from Umatilla, Ore.

Pine fell in love with Pacific when he visited from eastern Oregon as a high school student. He was awarded a scholarship for his performance at a high school music festival and received other scholarships as well. “I wanted to go to an older college with charm,” he said.

He was a sprinter on the Pacific University track team. He also was president of the Pacific University Spanish Club a member of Phi Kappa Rho, the Music Club, the music ambassadors, the Symphonic Band and the Pacific Philharmonic Orchestra.

Fellow seniors Charlie Kerns '21 and Jaclyn Marchioro '21 also were recognized as Outstanding Seniors in Music Education.