Laken Alexjhandrea Higee is a unique name, and Laken is a unique young woman. Creative, imaginative and kind, Laken's first name actually came from an actor from the soap opera, "Days of our Lives." Maybe it was the name that set her destiny. Laken is currently studying to be an actor herself! Graduating from Corbett High just last year, Laken is currently studying at Mount Hood Community College and is looking for any local plays she can be a part of. I was able to talk with Laken just after her performance in the "Nutcracker" at the Troutdale House. Acting as both the Sugar Plum Fairy and the mother, Laken has 7 CCT plays under her belt already. Moving to Corbett from Gresham at age 10, Laken's parents and sister moved in with relatives for two years before purchasing their own home in the community. Currently living with her family, she told me that some of her best Corbett memories were the summer nights. "Playing in the backyard pool, eating from our huge garden, hanging out with friends, having a BBQ, and just relaxing!" In 2006, Laken's cousin, Paige Struckman came to live with them until February of 2010. Laken recalls that the time with Paige in their home really brought their entire family closer in many ways. Paige is currently attending Mt. Hood as well as Laken's mom, Heather. After finishing up at Mt. Hood, Laken has dreams of heading south. Southern Oregon that is, to attend school and be in Ashland where all the Shakespearean plays take place. Laken tells me that finding CCT was the best thing that ever happened to her while living in Corbett. Who could ever thank Susan Scott, Katherine Zieman, Angel Williams and others enough? THIS is what Corbett is ALL about....
investing in the lives of others around us.
