Sponsor:
The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Age, Grade:
14, Seventh Grade

School:
Weatherford Middle School, Weatherford, Oklahoma

Profile:
Kayla is often found curled up with a good book. Her favorite books are those in the Harry Potter and Twilight series, and she is also a fan of historical fiction. A soccer player since the age of four, she has played on a competitive team, Genesis, for the past two years. She is also the starting goalkeeper on her school's soccer team. Kayla has two pet dogs, and she is interested in a career as a veterinarian.