First Person (Mallory Walker)

City: Princeton.

Where did you grow up: Jacksonville, Ill.

Family: Mother, Patty Walker (fourth-grade teacher); father, David Walker (operations manager for CGB in Naples); sister, Madeline Walker (senior at St. Louis University); and fiance', Matthew Wassmann (seed sales agronomist for AgView FS).

Pets: Our cat, Chief.

Occupation: School social worker for Mendota Elementary District.

What is the last song you listened to: "Forever Young" by Rod Stewart.

What is the last book you read: "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom.

What is the last television show you watched: "Modern Family."

If you were stranded on a desert island and could have just one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Pizza and breadsticks! Followed by ice cream for dessert!

What is your favorite local restaurant: Los Ranchitos.

If someone handed you a million dollars, how would you spend it: First, I would pay off my student loans, and then I would probably treat my whole family to a fun European vacation!

People would be surprised to know that you: I went to college in Los Angeles, Calif., for two years after I graduated high school, and then I moved back and finished at the University of Illinois.

What is your favorite thing about the city you live in: Festival 56 in the summer, and I love shopping in the Art District!

If you could change one thing about your town, what would it be: I'm still new to Princeton and just now learning all the neat things it has to offer; so, I don't think I'd change anything other than it being closer to my friends and family!