Hey my name is Mandy Bidinger. I am a sophomore at Chapin High school and this is my first year being apart of the newspaper staff. I am a Chapin varsity cheerleader and this will be my second year on the team. I have a twin brother and an 18 year old sister who just went off to college. I do not like math or science but enjoy Language Arts especially when it comes to writing. In my spare time I love spending time with my friends, going on the lake, and traveling. I have been to the Dominican Republic andMexico. During those vacations I swim and snorkel at the resorts (plus lots of eating).  This past summer I went on a vacation to the Grand Canyon and Vegas to spend a few days on the Vegas strip and then go hiking and rafting in the Grand Canyon. I love going on vacations to different places and experiencing everything about that place. I am looking forward to all the things this year has in store for me.