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Parkes Phoenix

Our Young Gal – Leilani Lavaka 

June 3, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Christian School Captain – Leilani Lavaka

How old are you? 17. 

Were you named after anyone? No, just a cultural name 

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Chocolate, watermelon and salad. 

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Paediatric oncologist. 

If you could invent something, what would it be? A knowledge transferring book with endless amounts of knowledge. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I would give it to my mum after paying for petrol for my car. 

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Cliff jumping next to a school of dolphins. 

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Harriet Tubman or Nelson Mandela. 

What makes you feel like dancing? When I blast my historical playlist of the good classics through the house, especially when I’m getting ready for something exciting. 

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Pet cow, world peace and equality. 

Filed Under: Our Community, Our People

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