Iowa City Liberty High School junior Chelsea VeDepo is the Press-Citizen's newest Student of the Week.

VeDepo is a leader in the classroom and on the track and cross-country team. She is involved in various school organizations and strives for excellence in everything she does. She is a member of Difference Makers, which hosts events like the Winter Festival and the school's Dance Marathon to raise money for the UI Children's Hospital.

VeDepo is also a member of the National Honor Society, where she helps organize a school tour for new-student orientation. VeDepo is known as a "Lightning Leader" who mentors first- and second-year students by leading them in activities that guide them throughout their high school years. VeDepo has a 4.20 GPA while maintaining a full schedule, including ta

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