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Age: 16

Parents: Amanda VonHagen

Where are you from? Albert Lea

If from Albert Lea, which elementary school did you attend? Hawthorne

Favorite teacher of all time and why: Even though she is not my teacher, Mrs. Kirsch is my favorite because she has never stopped believing in me and has helped me with so many opportunities.

Favorite book/author: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky

Current/past activities, volunteer work and accomplishments: I started taking college classes my junior year and will be able to graduate high school with college credits.

What do you want to do after high school? I would like to go into the medical field or forensic psychology.

What advice would you give to younger students in Albert Lea? Don’t worry about having lots of friends or fitting in. Focus on yourself and what you need to do.