Head of the Class 2019: Lakyra Banks, North Little Rock High School (NLRSD)
Lakyra Banks
North Little Rock High School
GPA: 4.1778
HONORS & ACIEVEMENTS
Top five percent of graduating class, Nominated for All-American Cheer for three years, AP Scholar, Certificate of Academic Achievement, Arkansas Girls State, All-State cheerleader.
COLLEGE ATTENDING
University of Arkansas.
CAREER GOAL
Upon college graduation, I plan to begin work as a biomedical engineer. Although a bachelor’s degree is the entry level requirement to work in this field, I am determined to obtain my master’s degree and ultimately a Ph.D. My career vision is to one day be able to provide alternative solutions to untreatable diseases, amputations and illnesses.
FAVORITE MEMORY FROM HIGH SCHOOL
Attending the UCA Cheerleading Nationals in Orlando, Florida during my sophomore year. I'll never forget the ecstatic feeling of being surrounded by my teammates as we placed top 10 in the nation.
THE TEACHER WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE
My Spanish teacher, Ms. Franco. Her bright personality and presence never failed to uplift me and my experience in her classroom has intrigued me to learn more about various cultures.