Maria Allen is currently a senior at East Central High School. Although she was born and raised in North Carolina, she moved to Texas during the summer of 2022. At school, Maria is actively involved in various activities, such as playing volleyball, being a member of NSHSS, and being the president of the National Honor Society at her school. Outside of her academics, Maria has passions for swimming, hiking, art, and architecture. During the summer of 2023, Maria attended WSYE and is thrilled to be a member of the Youth Advisory Board.