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Head of the Class 2016

Dejah Taylor

J.A. Fair High School

Little Rock School District

GPA: 4.018

Honors/Achievements: Valedictorian, Arkansas Girls State delegate, student body president, Arkansas Governors School Alumni, cheerleader, Member of Arkansas Commitment, and Member of P.A.R.K. (Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids)

Colleges Accepted To: Hendrix College, Christian Brothers University, Agnes Scott College, Spelman College, Pitzer College, Sewanee: The University of the South and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

College Attending: Hendrix College

Career Goal: I plan to attend Georgia Tech to earn a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. I would love to gain the experience and become a chemistry teacher at a low economic high school because this is my true passion.

Favorite Memory from High School: Campaigning for student body president.

Favorite Quote: “To be great you have to be willing to be mocked, hated, and misunderstood. Stay strong.”