Lauren Pepper, daughter of Gregg and Stacy Pepper of St. Louis had her bat mitzvah Dec. 3, 2011 at Congre-gation Shaare Emeth.

She is the sister of Carly Pepper and granddaughter of Harlene Adler, Barb Cupples, the late Bob Cupples, the late Sandy Adler and the late Burt Pepper.

Lauren attends Rockwood Vallley Middle School. She enjoys many water activities including tubing and swimming, and she is currently on the Rockwood Basketball team. She also enjoys camping at Camp Sabra.