Sponsor:
The Wenatchee World, Wenatchee, Washington

Age, Grade:
16, Seventh Grade

School:
Omak Middle School, Omak, Washington

Profile:
Rachel's creative activities include participating in her school's drama club, crocheting, and drawing. A highly active individual, she skis, rides her bike, competes in swimming, takes horseback riding lessons, and is working toward her black belt in Tae Kwon Do. For good luck in spelling competition Rachel wears a charm bracelet, a gift from her grandfather. She anticipates a career spent helping either people or animals as a doctor or veterinarian.