The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

by Boni Huston

Meet your neighbor Grace Lessen.

Grace was born in Bloomington. She lived in various places around the area from Kindergarten to 6th Grade, living in Macomb for awhile and then moving to La Harpe.

She is a senior at Illini West High School. Grace is in Student Council and a part of The National Honor Society. She also stays very busy with Choir, Musicals, Drama Club, and Art Club.

Not only is Grace busy with school, she also babysits and writes for the Quill.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and singing in the Praise Band at church.

Grace also has a knack for theatre and fashion.

Grace's parents are Melanie Sharpe and Brad Wetzel, and Daniel and Danielle Lessen.

Her siblings include: Skyler, Tucker, Tommy, Tanner, Tristan, and Keegan Wetzel, and Samuel, Landon, Lochlan, and Sully Lessen.

In the future, Grace plans to attend either SCC or Western to pursue a business degree and then go on to become a professional cosmetologist.