Sponsor:
Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Age, Grade:
15, Seventh Grade

School:
Avon Grove Charter School, Avondale, Pennsylvania

Profile:
Paro has been studying karate for more than two years and is working toward her black belt. She also enjoys drawing, traveling to new places, and listening to alternative and punk music. Bad Religion is her favorite band. In her spare time Paro enjoys designing Web sites, writing short stories, and reading. She hopes to make writing her career.