Head of the Class 2019: Victoria Ortega, Maumelle High School (PCSSD)
Victoria Ortega
Maumelle High School
PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
GPA: 4.25
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Varsity track & field and cross-country, three-time 5A state champion in track, three-time All-Conference and All-State recognition in track and cross-country, vice president of community service for National Honor Society, three-year alderman for Maumelle Youth Council, vice president of Science Club, Class Representative for Student Council, Maumelle High School Ambassador, BETA Club, Rotary Club, AP Scholar Recognition, Arkansas Girls State delegate, Arkansas Governor's School.
COLLEGES ACCEPTED TO
Hendrix College, University of Arkansas, University of Richmond.
CAREER GOAL
My career goal is not certain yet, but I do plan to passionately pursue a career that I love.
FAVORITE MEMORY FROM HIGH SCHOOL
My senior year when I traveled across the country to Washington, D.C. with fellow seniors for the Maumelle Youth Council. I greatly enjoyed sharing endless laughs throughout the trip and walking many miles to visit historical landmarks.
THE TEACHER WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
My cross-country and track coach throughout high school, Nicholas Taylor, greatly impacted my life by teaching me the immeasurable importance of diligence and perseverance. When leading the team, Coach Taylor believed in every athlete on the team so they may reach their full potential.