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Parkes Phoenix

Our Gal – Laura Hall-Matthews

June 18, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Laura Hall-Matthews – Captain Parkes Christian School

How old are you? 18

Where do you go to school? Parkes Christian School

What is your favourite after school activity? Hanging out with my friends and ex-ploring outside. I’m also interested in aviation and working to get my pilot’s license.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Favourite food is sushi, favourite movie is The Longest Ride or Hitch but I honestly have so many favourites. I love country music and listening to the latest charts.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I would like to pursue study in business or communications, but definitely travel and explore everything.

If you could have a super power what would it be? I’d love to be able to read minds or being invisible so I’d be able to find out what is really happening.

What makes you laugh the most? My friends and family always make me laugh, especially hearing all their stories and jokes from my older cousins.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? To have free food options so we’re able to try more food from various cultures. (I know it definitely wouldn’t be justifiable but I just love food and trying new things)

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I was climbing a tree when I was younger and accidently grabbed a lizard on one of the branches. It scared me so much and since then I’ve tried to avoid all lizards because they still kind of startle me.

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