Sydney McKay is local to Patagonia. She is 16 years old and attends Patagonia High School. Her family has pioneer roots in the area (Parker). Her parents are local business owners. Sydney has many interests such as sewing, cooking, the arts, and agriculture. She has made her own line of nail polish and makes face masks and other sewn items. Her future goal is to be self-employed in the arts, culinary or agriculture related work.