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Ozark Middle SchoolLake of the Ozarks
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Lena W.

Grade 7

I like building things that other people get to play with.

Lena loves the moment an idea turns into something that actually runs, whether it is a tiny program or a board game she invented over a weekend. In the coding club she pairs up to chase down stubborn bugs, treating each one like a puzzle worth celebrating once it is solved. Lena keeps a folder of half-built games and tests her newest rules on patient friends at lunch. She believes the best designs are simple enough to explain in a sentence and fun enough to play twice. Friendly and focused, Lena writes neat instructions so nobody feels lost. Classmates say she is generous with credit, always pointing to the teammate who suggested the fix, and quick to redraw a game board until everyone agrees it finally feels fair and fun.

Interests
coding, board-game design
Clubs & activities
Coding Club, Tabletop Games Club