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Kaitlyn Traynor and her family moved to the area from Hebo, Oregon in 2003. Kaitlyn started 6th grade in Corbett and graduated from the high school just last year. Being involved with ballet since at age 4, Kaitlyn wanted to try out team sports as she got older, so she added soccer and track in addition to her ballet lessons in Hood River. The schedule became too demanding and she decided to put her ballet slippers on the shelf at age 16. Being highly academic, she also was a part of the National Honor Society while in high school. Kaitlyn says she has several precious memories of her family home. Her father works at Eagle Creek Fish Hatchery and their home is located in Cascade Locks. Although the home is close to the highway and a bit noisy, she says it is also close enough to the river to go swimming. Being a part of the Corbett community has had a big impact on Kaitlyn. Many teachers have left their mark on her, including Mr. Hudson. It was he who encouraged her to look beyond being a dental hygienist and become a dentist! Currently, Kaitlyn is attending summer school at PSU, taking a physics class with boyfriend, Craig Schaaf. In the fall she will begin her sophomore year at Oregon State University, looking to one day become a dentist! She has been elected president of the Pre-Dental Club next year and is also looking forward to volunteering again at the Boy's/Girl's Club as a homework helper for 3rd-5th graders.
