Melissa “Mel” Schoenly, 15, of Dixon is a sophomore at Dixon High School. Her mother is Christina Mouritzen, 35, and her stepfather is Don Mouritzen.
Philosophy: Have fun.
Pets: Three dogs, a Saint Bernard, Matti; a rottweiler, Sasha; and shar pei, Jack; and a calico cat, Sheba.
What do you listen to? A bunch of different genres. Justin Beiber and Carrie Underwood.
Favorite sports team: The Chicago Bears.
Favorite charity: I volunteer at the Dixon food pantry.
Oughtta be a law: Things should cost less money.
Hobbies: Listening to music, reading, swimming, shopping, texting, hanging out with friends. and my grandma, Jackie Phillips of Dixon. She’s fun.
Favorite TV show: “The Jersey Shore.”
Favorite food: Spaghetti.
Hero: My grandma.
Read this: “Rules of Attraction,” by Simone Elkeles.
Phobias: Spiders, bugs and snakes.
Guilty pleasure: Mint chocolate chip ice cream.
What makes your blood boil? The haters who judge me and don’t know me.
What don’t you like to do? Play football in gym class.