Abbigail Hammes

Abbigail Hammes is a Pekin senior in the spotlight. She is the daughter of Mandy and Andrew Hammes, and a sister to Makayla and Zachary.

While in school she has been involved Student Council, Volleyball, Cheerleading, National Honor Society, Marching Band, Concert Band, Winter Drumline, Jazz band, Ruritans, and FBLA. She has also worked at Loriann’s, Bennett’s, Hy-Vee, Walmart, and Weber Chiropractic.

What’s your favorite school memory or what will you remember the most? I will always remember the friends I've made throughout High School.

What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime? Write a book.

If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be? I think I would participate in more activities and try new things!

Finish this sentence: “I could not live without…” My family.

What’s the best and/or worst thing about being a senior? Worst: Having to say goodbye to everyone.

Which teacher or staff member has had the biggest impact on you and why? Mrs. Jacobs. She is an inspiring woman who has always put her students first, whether that be their academics or mentality. She comes to school every day hoping to make someone's life more positive.

What advice do you have to incoming high school freshmen? Be kind to everyone, connections make opportunities.

What are your plans after graduation? My plans are to attend Iowa State University and get my Psychology degree, moving on to get my Masters and practice as a licensed therapist!

If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would just move closer to Des Moines or Iowa City after college graduation for better job opportunities.

Who has been your biggest influence in your life and why? Both of my siblings. Being the youngest I was able to watch them grow and start their lives. I watched how hard they both worked to create the lives they've always wanted, and I've watched them sacrifice things for the people they love. They have taught me more things than I've ever imagined, and I hope to live my life just as they did; through dedication, hard-work, sacrifice, and personal growth.