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Pekin graduate Blake Brock
Jun. 5, 2025 12:23 pm
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In the spotlight is Pekin graduate Blake Brock. He is the son of Amanda and Ardie. Blake’s siblings are Libby, Bradley, Chase, and Evie.
While in school, Blake also worked at the Hedrick Bp station.
What's your favorite school memory/OR what will you remember the most? Seeing when I drove Alton’s truck in reverse away from him and Caden on the class video.
If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be? No quit/get fired.
Finish this sentence, “I could not live without…” Food.
What's the best and/or worst thing about being a senior? Best — almost over. Worst — boring.
Which teacher or staff member had the biggest impact on you and why? Mr. V, he is my favorite.
What’s your advice to incoming high school freshmen? It’s easy, trust.
What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime? Flying a plane would be sick.
If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Alaska, because it sounds interesting.
Who has been your biggest influence and why? My dad, because I don’t really listen to anyone else.