Layla Johnson

She’s hard working A’s in every class , got a after school job on her own , comes home an without prompting cleans and does dishes happily

Placed 10th

in their group

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Why They Love Being a Student

Yes, she gets A’s and all her classes and is what we like to call a perpetual learner. She’s constantly finding new things to learn about and fill her time with we have a family. I have experienced some rough times recently her great grandfather just passed away today and winning this would put brighter future into our present moment

Favorite Subject & Why

Biology she stated since she was a young elementary school kid that she’s wanted to learn marine biology specifically to help keep the ecosystems thriving and rebuild diminished ones we go on nature walks to connect with the Earth this year. She learned that there are over 315 species of birds native to our state of Minnesota.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

This funding wouldn’t ensure that she would get a car for herself to be able to get to work and have money in the bank for the future

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