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Most Remarkable Kids

May 11, 2000

Four of the "Most Remarkable Kids" on the Westside Attend Concord High School

Jessica BielJessica Biel, 18, Los Angeles, Concord High School...A full-time actress on WB's "7th Heaven" an a full-time correspondence student at Concord...Finishing fourth season playing Mary Camden on TV series...Also appeared with Peter Fonda in "Ulee's Gold"... Maintains a nearly 4.0 GPA by watching taped lectures and completing assignments between shootings...Named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in 1999.

Jared Burris
Jared Burris, 18, Santa Monica, Concord High School... Superb student... Recently received appointment to the United States Air Force Academy, fulfilling his childhood dream... Was nominated by Congressman Henry Waxman... Also an accomplished jujitsu student.

Lea Clearihue
Lea Clearihue, 18, Pacific Palisades, Concord High School... Gifted artist who expresses herself in both classical works and experimental art... Recently accepted by the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design... Exceptional soccer player who will tour internationally this summer with People 2 People program... Also makes her own clothes.

Alex Davis
Alex Davis, 16, Santa Monica, Concord High School... An A student... Taking AP classes in chemistry, English, U.S. history and highest level of AP calculus... Youth and Government group member.