The Newsroom Blog

School, Music and Sailing Keep Cook Islands Teenager Busy

13-year-old Elizabeth Kenyon from Rarotonga has a lot going on. On top of her school work each week, she's the pianist for her church congregation on Sundays. She also finds time to sail.

 

Last month she competed in the Secondary School Sailing National Championship at Algies Bay, New Zealand.

As is tradition, the sailing competition invites a Cook Island Team member to participate in the national championship each year.

This year Elizabeth was chosen to represent the Cook Islands.

Along with seven other squad members, Elizabeth went head-to-head against some of the best high school sailing teams in New Zealand.

Her excellent performance at the competition was a proud moment for Rarotonga. She aspires to compete in the Olympics one day.

Elizabeth is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She plays the piano each Sunday during worship service at the Takitumu Branch in Rarotonga.

   

Browse the Blog

About The Blog: This blog is managed and written by staff of the Public Affairs Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The information here is reliable and accurate but should not necessarily be viewed as official statements from the Church. The purpose of this blog is to provide journalists, bloggers, and the public with additional context and information regarding public issues involving the Church. For official news releases and statements from the Church, visit MormonNewsroom.org.

Style Guide Note: When reporting about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please use the complete name of the Church in the first reference. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online Style Guide.