Student of the Week

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sponsored by Southeastern Illinois College</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Laken Miller</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Harrisburg High School</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Senior</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recommended by Principal Scott Dewar</span></span></div>

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<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Q. What makes this student stand out?</strong></span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Scott Dewar: Laken is a great student academically and socially. Laken is a very kind person and cares about others. She is respected by her peers and considered a leader in her class.</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Q. This year, what's the best part about high school?</strong></span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Laken: Knowing how I do this year academically and socially will determine what my future holds.</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Q. What are you passionate about right now? How are you acting on that passion?</strong></span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Laken: I really enjoy taking art because it makes me feel creative and makes me do art projects at home.</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Q. What are you thinking of doing after high school? Why does this appeal to you?</strong></span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Laken: I plan on attending USI and going to medical school.</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Q. Who should play you if the story of your life is filmed?</strong></span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Laken: I don't know.</span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Q. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?</strong></span></span></div>

<div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Laken: Hopefully, doing a residency in a hospital.</span></span></div>

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