Miss Austin Teen USA

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Laika Patel

Age: 17
Height: 5’ 6”
Hobbies: Dance, Crochet, Sewing, Running
Junior: Lake Travis High School

Fun Facts!
– Laika has THREE dogs: a Weimaraner, lab-pitbull mix, and cheweenie
– Her favorite drink is matcha
– She has been learning French for a decade and works at a French bakery!
– She is the president of Texas DECA, a business organization with over 26,000 students
– She is in the top 2% of her class
– She loves international work, shown by her commitment to developing small businesses in Bauchi, Nigeria, and work with the U.S bureau of education for Mandarin
– Laika is an ambassador of the Yale Entrepreneurial Society
– She hopes to attend West Point Military Academy for college!