Head of the Class 2018: Carissa Taylor, North Little Rock High School
Carissa Taylor
North Little Rock High School
GPA: 4.29
Honors/Achievements: SUMMA undefeated debater, third place in Ralph Hines Public Speaking Contest and first place in local VEX Robotics.
Colleges Accepted to: Washington University in St.Louis, Hendrix College, Emory University, Pomona College and Colorado College.
Career Goal: Computer programmer.
Favorite Memory from High School: My favorite memory would be sophomore year when I made dance troupe. I was ecstatic that somehow my teacher deemed me talented enough to dance with amazing people and choreographers; it was an amazing moment.
Tell us about the teacher, coach or administrator who made a difference in your life: Mr. Boutwell has been an amazing teacher and mentor in my life, he is incredibly encouraging and never ceases to push me to do better both in and outside of academics.
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