Ava Norton is a junior in a Philadelphia suburban high school. Originally from the Midwest, her and her family traveled and considered moving often. Ava follows in both her parents footsteps. Her father was a NFL linebacker and encourages her as an athlete. Having competitively competed in 11 sports and holding records in 6 of them including track, lacrosse and gymnastics. She is an All-State rugby player and plays for Pennsylvania's state Champion team and hopes next season she will make All- American. She takes after her mother, who went to college and graduated with an MFA. These events contribute to Ava's artistic style and can be seen in both her art work and photography.