People

Elsie Zhao Age: 17, Sophomore at Christian Home and Bible School I aspire to become

Matt Whitlock Age: 25, Senior at Beacon College I was born with a speech disorder

Robert Chandler IV Director, Lake County Economic Development and Tourism Goals: As director of Lake

Leah Wertz Age: 18, Senior at Leesburg High School After graduating high school, I plan

Sean Parks Lake County Commissioner, District 2 A love for Lake: Lake County’s future is

Teacher at Leesburg High School Nancy Hunter Journey into teaching: I began my career as

Age 20 / Sophomore at Lake-Sumter State College Ben Heggie As a young child, I

Executive Vice President of the Leesburg Partnership Joe W. Shipes Work-a-holic: My parents owned what

Age 8 / Lost Lake Elementary School / Grade 3 Grace Avery It hurts me

Speaker/Author Gary McKechnie In high school: I was the Eddie Haskell of Winter Park High

age 12 / East Ridge Middle School / Grade 7 Mariah Khetem I give back

Age 18/2013 Leesburg High School graduate Tyler Brandeburg[divider_1px] I am attending the University of Florida

Co-founder/owner of Hound Dogg Entertainment Susan Snell[divider_1px] Brush with fame: My brother used to drive

Gavin Casey Age 15/Mount Dora High School/Sophomore[divider_1px] I’ve never had a Facebook account. I have

Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker[divider_1px] Greatest achievement: My 32-year career in the Army National