Jaicee Peckenpaugh enjoyed playing at recess and meeting new people throughout her school career. When she was younger, she had goals of becoming a teacher. Peckenpaugh said Mrs. Petersen and Ms. Walker are the teachers who have made the most impact on her. She said she is very proud of her grades and her plans after high school include working full time and taking online college classes.

Peckenpaugh’s mother has been a very influential person throughout her life. She said, “(My mother) is a very strong person and she has been through a lot. I just hope to be half the person she is.” Within her cherished family members are her siblings, Nate (20) and Will (12), along with her niece, who makes Peckenpaugh smile everyday.

In the future, Peckenpaugh hopes to have a home of her own and have some dogs. She also hopes to make a decent living so she “doesn’t have to worry.” If she won $1 million, she would help her mom and save the rest for emergencies.