School: Eldorado
Class: 2008
Clubs/Activities: Student Council, Varsity Soccer Key Club, Dance Team
Favorite Book: Behold a Pale Horse by William Cooper
Favorite Movie: American History X
What are you listening to on your iPod: down tempo, funky lounge music
Current Nevada issue that most concerns you: Storage of Nuclear waste
Current world issue that most concerns you: Global Warming
Future plans: Earn a master’s degree in Business Management and an advanced degree in Interior Design.
How you want to be remembered at your high school reunion: As the well-rounded, school-involved, nice girl.
How long you have lived in Las Vegas: About nine years
Best part about living in Las Vegas: It is a big city; lots of people to meet.
Worst part about living in Las Vegas: Not much to do for minors.
Who will/would you vote for in the 2008 elections? Ron Paul
A little more about Kristen Bertelsen: I take on an active role in my community and high school. I take pride in my accomplishments and education and my main goal is to make a difference in the world.

Media Project: Bertelsen wrote a column in the Las Vegas Sun titled: Define ‘peace’ before trying to achieve it — where she discusses her Youth Forum topic of Around the World.