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Meet Your Illini West Senior Charger

By: Grace Lessen, The Quill

LAURA CARPENTER

Laura Carpenter is the daughter of Kelly and Wes Carpenter and lives in La Harpe. Throughout high school Laura has been involved in Quiz Bowl, Band, Choir, Cheerleading, International Club, Tech Club, Robotics, Wyse, Junior Chamber, Drama Club, and Math Team.

Her school highlight has been, hanging out with friends after games. Laura's most influential teacher is her chemistry and physics teacher, MJ Palmer.

Her advice to underclassmen is, "Don't stress the little things, the more relaxed you are the easier it will be." During her freetime, Laura loves skiing!

After graduation she plans on attending SCC and obtaining an associate of Science, then attending SIUC to further her degree.