Ashley Shepherd

• Name: Ashley Shepherd

• Age: 18

• Family: Mom, Kim; dad, Brett; brother, Colby; boyfriend, Michael

• City of residence: Browns Valley

• Occupation: Gymnastics coach at Youngsters Inc. in Yuba City

• Hobbies, interests: I love coaching gymnastics, spending time with my family, traveling, I love reading and going to sports events, whether it's local or far away.

• Where do you get your news? Appeal Democrat or the Internet

• Where would you like to live after high school, college? I would love to live in a nice small town, own some property, many animals, but not too far from home.

• What is the closest you've been to a famous person? I work at Youngsters Inc., with silver medalist Olympian Guard Young, he's pretty famous.

• If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? One million other wishes.

• Favorite musical group: Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks

• Favorite television show: "One Tree Hill"

• Favorite sports team: New York Giants

• Whom do you most admire and why? I admire so many people, but I must say it takes quite a bit to be a mom. Mom's everywhere are so patient and kind and selfless. I hope to someday to have that kindness that you only find in a mom.

• Tell us about a life-changing experience: Being able to work with children every day, I absolutely love it.

• Favorite quote: "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." — James Dean

• What was your first job? Red Robin

• What was your favorite/least favorite subject in school? I love math and I'm terrible at English.