Two loves in Marjorie Cooke's life are the new family cat, Sadie, and the harp. Following in her mother's footsteps, she learned to play the harp as a child. The music background serves her well as general manager of the West Virginia Youth Symphony, where she is inspired by a favorite quote from Cheryl Lavender: "The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children."

"One of the challenges of my world ...

... is keeping that balance between contributing to this community ...

... and maintaining the home life I cherish."

The baby who would grow up to be Marjorie Cooke surprised her parents with an early arrival during their visit to New York.

Photographed with her brother, Craig, Marjorie Cooke wears her favorite dress. She loved it because it had her name down the front.

In this girlhood snapshot taken in North Carolina, Marjorie Cooke was busy making mudpies.

Throughout her life, Marjorie Cooke has enjoyed creating lilting and glorious sounds with the harp.

This photograph shows Marjorie Cooke as a 5-year-old in her ice skating togs.