Sponsor:
The Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age, Grade:
14, Sixth Grade

School:
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Profile:
Ever since she was a small child, Sowsan has preferred books to toys. An outgoing student, she loves to dance and even choreographed a performance for her school's talent show. She adores fashion and likes to go shopping with friends. While she is undecided about a career, Sowsan often states she would like to own a chain of full-service beauty salons.