Dakota Braund        

Age: 12

Parents: Tim Braund and Krystal Braund

Where are you from?

Albert Lea.

If from Albert Lea, which elementary school did you attend?

Hawthorne.

Favorite teacher of all time and why?

Mrs. Baumann, because she is kind and helpful. Mrs. Baumann is always there to help you when you need it.

Favorite book/author:

“Percy Jackson” by Rick Riordan.

Current/past activities, volunteer work and accomplishments:

I play baseball for the Albert Lea Tigers, I always volunteer to help others during Tiger Plus and I have had straight As both semesters.

What advice would you give to younger students in Albert Lea?

If you want to do good in school, be kind and work hard. Southwest rocks!