Lauryn Bateman, Writer
Lauryn Bateman is a senior at Owatonna High School. This is her first year as a staff member for Magnet. Bateman is the only child and was adopted at birth. Bateman joined Magnet to try something new and to advance her writing skills. Bateman is involved in cheerleading for the Owatonna High School and has been for about five years now. Bateman is also a student leader at Northridge Church, a Link Crew Leader at Owatonna High School and is also a Student Council Member. After high school, Bateman plans on attending a four-year university, possibly at The University of Central Florida or The University of Minnesota Duluth.