Pekin senior Alex Harbison

In the spotlight this week is Pekin graduate Alex Harbison. She is the daughter of Todd and Nicole Harbison. Her siblings are Tatum and Rannen Harbison.

While in school Alex held jobs at Scooter’s Coffee and Everybody’s Whole Foods.

What's your favorite school memory/OR what will you remember the most? I will remember Mr. Guise’s classes because those classes introduced me to art and were very inspirational.

If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be? I wish I was a bit more involved with school activities.

Finish this sentence: "I could not live without..." Music.

What's the best and/or worst thing about being a senior? The best thing about being a senior is graduating and being able to move on in life.

Which teacher or staff member has had the biggest impact on you and why? Mr. Guise because he has always been super supportive and someone I can talk to.

Advice to incoming high school freshmen: Keep up with all of your schoolwork.

What are your plans after graduation? I'm wanting to be an aesthetician and a hairstylist.

What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime? Bungee jumping.

If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go AND why? I would move to New York City because there's so much to do there.

Who has been your biggest influence AND why? My biggest influences have been my parents because they have always supported me and pushed me to do the best I can.