Sponsor:
Times-News, Burlington,
North Carolina

Age, Grade:
15, Eighth Grade

School:
Cornerstone Academy, Liberty, North Carolina

Profile:
Mattie enjoys singing in her church's choir and performing puppet skits with its youth group. Active in 4-H, she has her own horse and competes in horse bowl events. When she isn't reading about or riding horses, Mattie plays baseball and softball. Mattie would like to become either a veterinarian assistant or a riding instructor.