Miss Ball State
University 2009
Lauren Petersen
Hometown: Bluffton, Indiana
Year: Sophomore
Major: Urban Planning
Platform: Make-A-Wish Foundation

Scholastic Honors: National Society of Collegiate Scholars; University College Deans List; Bluffton High School Valedictorian; Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient
Leadership Roles: Make-A-Wish Foundation Wish Granter; Woodworth and Park Hall Council Secretary; Park Hall Opening Committee; Welcome Week Leader; Cardinal Corp; CAP Freshman Mentoring Program Coordinator; Excellence in Leadership; Hoosier Girls State & HOBY Social Counselor

Accomplishments: Outstanding Girl of Hoosier Girls State 2006; First Runner-Up and Miss Congeniality of Miss Wells County; Softball ACAC All Conference Outfielder and Mental Attitude Award
Interesting Facts: I share an identical outstanding academic record with my identical twin sister, Claire; as well as 12 years of perfect attendance in elementary and high school. We were also the first co-valedictorians of our high school and the two recipients of the Wells Co. Lilly Scholarship.






