There she is ... LaQuatra named outstanding teen

From staff reports

Sentinel photo by BRADLEY KREITZER Elena LaQuatra is seen in her formal wear during a send-off celebration in Lewistown. LaQuatra, who was named Miss Central Pa. Outstanding Teen at a pageant in Lewistown, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Outstanding Teen America Friday at Nazareth High School.

NAZARETH, Pa. — Elena LaQuatra, who was named Miss Central Pa. Outstanding Teen at a pageant in Lewistown, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Outstanding Teen America Friday at Nazareth High School.

LaQuatra, 15, of Mount Lebanon, is the first winner of the Mifflin County pageant to capture a state crown. The Mount Lebanon High School sophomore is the daughter of Paul and Effie LaQuatra, of Mount Lebanon.

LaQuatra plans on a career in medicine, with an interest in becoming a neonatologist or pediatrician. She also is an advocate for the hearing impaired, and is a spokesperson for DePaul School for Hearing and Speech.

She has been trained in dance, and as her talent selection, performed a tap dance. She is an honor roll student who has received several academic awards.

Section: News    Posted: 6/23/2007