Super Kid: Allison White of Darrington

What's important: Allison recently served as master of ceremonies at the annual community Thanksgiving luncheon for Darrington senior citizens. She also joined her fellow ASB officers and Key Club members in setting up, serving and cleaning up after the event, which included entertainment by Darrington's kindergarten class. “It's a special meal because we're thankful for our seniors.”

What's good about going to a small school: “Our teachers really get to know the students. Living in a small town can sometimes be a pain in the butt because everybody knows each other, but most of the time it's good. At school, we're all pretty close.”

Next year: Ally, as she likes to be called, plans to head to Pullman to study exercise science or physical therapy at Washington State University. There are nearly 30 kids in her graduating class and many plan to attend college.

In the meantime: Ally is president of Darrington High School's student body. Among other things, the student council runs lunchtime activities, including weekly scavenger hunts that keep people busy during the rainy months, she said.

Family Support and Resource Center: Ally volunteers for the Darrington center, which she's done for several years. The center offers parenting programs, community-building events and youth programs and serves as a connection to social services. When she turned 16, the nonprofit organization hired her to answer phones, work on the computer and clean the office.

A recent favorite book: An honor society member, Ally likes “Atonement” by British author Ian McEwan, which she read in her advanced- placement English class. “I loved the ending.”

Other classes: Pre-calculus, sign language, advanced-placement chemistry and Hi-Q, which starts its team matches in January.

Recreation: Ally enjoys hiking off Clear Creek Road south of town and playing in the local swimming holes during the summer.

Volleyball, wrestling and tennis: Ally takes sports seriously and is an assistant Darrington Junior Athletic Association volleyball coach. Earlier this month the varsity volleyball team played at the state tournament, where Ally and her teammates lost to the team that took fifth place. Still, it was a good year, she said.

Ally also played tennis and wrestled in the 112-pound weight limit during her sophomore and junior years. She was one of just two girls on the wrestling squad. “This year, I just had no extra time to wrestle. Instead I'm battling chemistry.”

Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.