Sponsor:
Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas

Age, Grade:
14, Seventh Grade

School:
Craig Middle School, Abilene, Texas

Profile:
Laura has played piano for two years and plays percussion in her school's honors band. She also enjoys playing volleyball and running cross-country. Laura spends her free time watching the Food Network channel, and she would love to meet Paula Deen. She also enjoys listening to classic rock, especially John Lennon. Laura would like to become a defense attorney.