Ashleigh Mavros first sparked her passionate interest for writing in the fourth grade by writing complex poems and short stories for a teacher that challenged her to think beyond the box; Ms. Fish.
Since her elementary years Ashleigh participated in the Power of the Pen creative writing contest during her seventh grade year, taking a third place overall out of a hundred and fifty students and a first place best of round one for her story titled “When They Call”.
Remaining active with her writing, Miss Mavros explored the ins and outs of a reporter as she shadowed numerous staff members at the Sandusky Register during her eighth grade year including news reporter Brandi Barhite, photographer Abigail Bobrow, and court reporter Tom Jackson.
In her freshman year of high school Ashleigh became a member of the Polar Press, Margaretta High School’s student newspaper. Beginning as a news reporter, Ashleigh then moved onto being the sports editor, news editor, and co-editor of the paper for her next two years. Ashleigh recieved the journalism student of the year award for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school year. For Ashleigh’s senior year she will take over as editor of the Polar Press.
Ashleigh has made high honor roll every quarter of her high school career and actively participates in 4H, National Honor Society, SADD, Ruri-Teens, Junior Leadership, Life Teen, and is a three year letter winner on her varsity swim team.