Outstanding Teens

Outstanding Teens



POOJA SHAH *Miss Gaston County's* *Outstanding Teen 2011*		LAUREN FARRIS *Miss Gastonia's* *Outstanding Teen 2011*

Age: 16 Hometown: Gastonia Parents: Ashwin and Bhavna Shah Education: Gaston Day School Career Ambition: To attend a four-year university and major in biology; pursue a career as a dermatologist Community Service: Teens Changing Gaston County Talent: Indian Dance		Age: 16 Hometown: Gastonia Parents: Bryan and Andrea Farris Education: Gaston Christian School Career Ambition: To attend UNC-Charlotte to major in business marketing and minor in dance Community Service: Heart Disease Awareness Talent: Tap Dance

Five bullet points about Lauren Farris ...

Started dancing at three years old; tap is her favorite style of dance
Captured the Most Valuable Performer and Judges' Choice awards at the Marvonna and Showstoppers dance competitions
Active in Junior Heart Board, cheerleading, honors ensemble chorus, and church praise team
Landed roles in four major school drama productions
Loves to watch the Disney Channel

Five bullet points about Pooja Shah ...

Coached her school's Science Olympiad team to a first-place finish in the regional competition and fifth place in the state
Serves as a photographer for the school newspaper
Speaks three languages: English, Hindi and Gujurati
Describes herself as responsible, hard-working, joyful, and caring
Earned the President's Volunteer Service Award the past three years