Cassandra Ruby Hawkins (1989-) was born in Redding, California on December 15, 1989 to Terry and Valda Hawkins. After moving to the Coachella Valley, the family lived in several homes, finally settling in a city that is either Palm Desert or Bermuda Dunes or La Quinta, but nobody is quite sure which one.

Early and Awkward Life

Throughout elementary school, Cassandra wore excessively large cat shirts and had no friends. Her obsession with cats ran deep. As she often remarks now when she sees a feline item, "I would have loved that when I was a kid!" Unsurprisingly, Cassandra had few friends in her first years of school. She almost because friends with the mentally handicapped boy who enjoyed listening to the "Macarena," but he was far too engrossed in the song to pay attention to her. It was not until middle school that Cassandra's social life blossomed.

Middle School and Band

Upon entering the sixth grade, Cassandra enrolled in Palm Desert Middle School's beginning band. It was here that she first demonstrated her incredible prowess with the flute. From the beginning, she had her heart set on being a member of the marching band as well. To further her career, she became a "tall flag" in the colorguard. Cassandra gained expert marching experience and huge man arms by participating in various parades throughout the year. By her seventh grade year, she utterly dominated the other flutes with her supreme playing and marching skills. By eight grade there was simply no hope for any marchers anywhere in the world, except for her long-time friend Danny Nguyen who possesses equally magnificent powers.

High School and Friends

Cassandra, who is currently in the eleventh grade, has enrolled in many rigorous courses at Palm Desert High School. These include Physics Honors, World History AP, US History AP, Biology AP, and English Language AP. She has been a member of both the marching band and the wind ensemble for all three years thus far, the latter being an incredible feat for anyone. Cassandra is famous on campus for her incredibly insightful "Scribe Reports," which she created in her sophomore English class. However, she is also known for her superhuman dedication to her friends. Through her teasing and jugular pops, Cassandra has proven her loyalty and integrity time and time again.

Interests and Hobbies

As has been previously mentioned, Cassandra is an active member of the band and colorguard community. She plays the flute and bass flute expertly and dominated the flag line in colorguard. During the summer of 2006, Cassandra was a member of the Pacific Crest Drum Corps. She also participated in Palm Desert High School's winterguard program during the 2006 winter season. Outside of school, Cassandra enjoys music, the internet, all things Asian, cats, TV, and bad horror movies. Some of her favorite websites are [2238]Toothpaste for Dinner, [2239], Natalie Dee, [2240]Threadless, and [2241]YouTube. Cassandra is generally kind-hearted and humble, gladly accepting any gifts that come her way.

Family History

Cassandra has a richly diverse family history. She has sprung from the loins of hillbillies, WASPs, and probably a black person or two. Two of her distantly related cousins are married to each other and have several children. One of her great great uncles, a redneck known for erratic behavior, made banjos out of dead cats. Sadly, her father's mother died before she was born, so not much is known about her. However, her mother's mother is still alive and kicking. Cassandra's Grandma Grace is quite a character. The mountains surrounding the Coachella Valley remind her of a woman's breasts, and she never fails to see the faults of others. Sometime in the near future, Cassandra plans to mail a thong to her because she knows that she will enjoy it.

Cassandra's mother (Valda) and father (Terry) represent the epitome of the "American Dream." Valda married Terry when she was just 17, but she showed maturity beyond her years. Neither of Cassandra's parents earned a college degree, but both are very successful business people today. They are truly delightful people. Both have been heavily involved in her life from the beginning, despite their busy work schedules. Valda never misses an opportunity to share what she has learned in life with her Cassandra and her friends. Just the other day, she described in detail the correct way to steal someone's kidney to sell on the black market. However, she also takes great pride in hearing about Cassandra's amazing ideas and talents. She often applauds Cassandra's own theories about strip clubs, gangsters, and science fair projects.

Later Life

To be continued!