Leigha Maurer

Claymont High School

Family: Father, Ron Maurer; Mother, Martha Maurer; Brother, Brok Maurer; and Bella, my dog.

GPA: 3.792

School Activities: Concert ensemble, drama department, ASL Club, cheerleading, mock trial, etc.

Honors & Awards: Academic honors letter, Sigma Tri student teacher, National Honor Society Member, etc.

Describe yourself in three words: Independent, Outspoken, Trustworthy

What's your favorite cellphone app: Twitter

Tell us about your favorite thing to do outside of school: Spend time with family and friends.

Favorite high school memory: My mom danced with me and the other cheerleaders during “The Jig” at a football game.

Most people would be surprised to know ... I like to spend time on my family farm hunting, shooting, and riding four-wheelers.

Career plans: I want to be a Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist and eventually work in a school system. I also would like to work with veterans.

What's the biggest issue facing teenagers today? Overcoming pressure to conform to social norms

I wish I was good at ... running and other athletics.