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Outstanding Teens

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POOJA SHAH
Miss Gaston County's
Outstanding Teen 2011

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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

 

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