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<p>By Emelia Richling</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size">Lauren Morrow</p>



<p class="has-normal-font-size"><strong>What are your favorite binge-worthy shows?</strong><br>“I really like Grey’s Anatomy, Vampire Diaries, Criminal Minds and The Office.”</p>



<p><strong>What are your plans for after high school? </strong></p>



<p>“Currently, my plan is to go to college, get a biology degree and become a PA (Physician’s Assistant).”</p>



<p><strong>What is a fun fact about yourself?</strong></p>



<p>&#8220;I broke the same arm twice.&#8221; </p>



<p class="has-normal-font-size"><strong>What advice do you have for underclassmen?</strong><br>“Go to as many games and activities as you can. They are really fun.&#8221;</p>



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<h2>Ethan Hansen</h2>



<p><strong>What are your favorite binge-worthy shows?<br></strong>“I work at a nursing home, so I have memorized The Golden Girls. Any game show like Jeopardy.”</p>



<p><strong>What are your plans for after high school?<br></strong>“They are very different paths because I am either going to go pre-med or into international affairs.” </p>



<p><strong>What is a fun fact about yourself?</strong>                                                                         “I am trying to teach myself to write with my left hand. It isn’t good. I was  comparing it to my old kindergarten journals, and it is the exact same.” </p>



<p><strong>What is your favorite high school memory?</strong>                                        “Probably Winter Ball last year.” </p>



<p><strong>What advice do you have for underclassmen?</strong>                                                    “Get involved because, once you start meeting people, it is so much easier to make friends and be confident and comfortable.”</p>



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<h2>Allison O&#8217;Connell</h2>



<p><strong>What are your favorite binge-worthy shows?<br></strong>“Right now, it is Shameless, but it changes often.”</p>



<p><strong>What are your plans for after high school?<br></strong>“I am going to go to Hastings College and study elementary education. I am going to be either a third, fourth or fifth grade teacher.&#8221;</p>



<p><strong>What is a fun fact about yourself?<br></strong>“I actually can’t hear out of my left ear.”</p>



<p><strong>What is your favorite high school memory?<br></strong>“Band. The competitions, the bus rides and getting<br>to perform are so much fun. It is such a rewarding experience.&#8221;</p>



<p><strong> What advice do you have for underclassmen?<br></strong>“Definitely enjoy it while it lasts. Focus on your grades but also focus on having fun.&#8221;</p>
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