Laura Kayley Beers
Richland, WA
Age: 19

Parents: Dan and Julie Beers

Education: Columbia Basin College - Sophomore
                      Richland High School - Graduate

Platform Issue: Developmental Disabilities

Scholastic Ambition: Major in Elementary Education/Minor in Music

Talent: Classical Piano

Scholastic Honors: National Dean's List; Phi Theta Kappa member; National
Association for Music Education member; CBC Foundation Scholarship recipient; WA State Promise Scholarship recipient; Flour Daniel Scholarship recipient

Other Accomplishments: Piano, Voice, Volleyball, Scholar Athlete; Academic All-star; Class Council Publicity Manager

Employment: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at Tri-City Court Club; Piano Instructor; Volleyball Coach

Family: Father works at Fluor Hanford as a safety engineer. Mother
supports the family at home as well as coaches volleyball. She has two sisters, Christene (25) and Amanda (18).

Career Ambition: Elementary Education or music teacher.