My name is Mady Rottinghaus and I am currently Miss Arkansas Valley's Outstanding Teen. I live in Hot Springs, and am a sophomore at Lakeside High School. However, I did have the amazing experience of living in a foreign country for a year, and it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I spent this past year as a varsity volleyball player for my school, and as the president of Sisters in Service, along with being chosen as a Sweetheart for the American Heart Association. I absolutely love to play volleyball as it frees my mind from everything for a little while. Through my volunteer programs I not only learned so much about myself, but how truly amazing it is to help people in need and the happiness brought by it. It is my dream and has been a lifelong goal to go into the medical field and help others. I so enjoy getting my hands dirty through Habitat for Humanity, but I also loved serving food to my local Jackson House and Salvation Army programs. One of my most favorite service projects though is my very own- H.O.P.E. project: Helping Others Practice English. Aside from those things, I love spending time with family and friends-especially on our many beautiful lakes in AR! There comes such a great thrill while playing the piano for so long, that now I just go sit down and enjoy playing my favorite songs. I am so thankful for everything life has to offer and for everything God has blessed me with.