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Allison Katheryn Arling

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I decided to wear a foam pregnancy belly around a city mall for an hour for the sake of a school newspaper article called "A Day in the Life of a Teenage Mother."

Please list, starting with the latest, any schools and universities (public/private/graduate/trade or technical) you have or are attending, as well as the area of study, last date completed and any degree or certification you received.
Lakeville High School. 2004.

Please list any Honors/Awards you have received in the past 2 years.
All-State Journalist Award 2004
Nominated as a North Star Leader by University of Minnesota in 2002
Member of Who's Who Among High School Students
Recipient of Lake Conference Academic Interscholastic Award 6 times
Degree of Excellence in National Forensic League
1st place Section AA Speech
Recipient of Kopp Family Scholarship
Superior Rating for solo at Solo/Ensemble Music Competition 2003
2 Best of Site and Superior Ratings for an ensemble at Solo/Ensemble Music Competition in 2004
Recipient of the Non-Resident Scholar Award from University of Missouri-Columbia

What is the most interesting or surprising thing about you, or that has happened to you?
The most suprising thing about me is that I am a very low maintenance person. I usually get up about 20 minutes before my first class starts in the morning.

Are you the oldest, youngest or a middle child and what does that mean to you?
I am the oldest in my family which means I have a lot more responsibilty than my brother. Also, I feel that I serve as an example for him to follow and learn from. He strives to outdo me so he can do even better things with his life.

Name one person, family, friend, celebrity, who has had the most influence on your life.
Lois Dlouhy-Arling. My mom has had the most influence on my life because of the advice and life experience she has always shared with me. My mom chose to stay at home and raise my brother and I, and even if she had to work, she made sure that she saw us off to school in the morning and was there when we got home. She has always kept me grounded, but also appreciated me for who I am.

What charity/charities have you supported with your time and/or resources over past two years? Please provide the name of the charity, level of involvement.
United Cerebral Palsy Charity - Stationary bike race to raise money for research and Courage Center fundraiser for equipment at a therapy center.
March of Dimes - volunteer.
American Cancer Society - Walk-A-Thon participant.

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