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High School Senior Named N.J. Ambassador Teen

Kristen Kowalski, a senior at DePaul Catholic High School, will continue to prevent teenagers from using alcohol and drugs.

Kristen Kowalski, a senior at DePaul Catholic High School, was recently named New Jersey USA Ambassador Teen 2013.

As ambassador, Kowalski will continue her work on preventing teenagers from abusing alcohol, drugs, and chemical substances. She volunteers with the Pompton Plains D.A.R.E. program.

Kowalski is an honor roll student and a member of the varsity cheerleading team.

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Kowalski won several divisions as part of the competition. She will attend the national competition in Florida later on this year.

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