Pekin senior Alisia Brock

In the spotlight this week is Alisia Brock. She is the daughter of Alanna Brock and granddaughter of Linda Brock. She has two younger brothers, Alijah and Aliyas.

Throughout high school Alisia has been involved in volleyball, cheerleading, softball, track, soccer, speech, FCCLA, FCA, National Honor Society, band, choir, theater/drama, quiz bowl, TAG, iStep, and Rising Ruritans. Out side of school, Alisia has been a cook at Peck’s Pub and has worked as a cashier at Walmart.

What’s your favorite school memory/OR what will you remember the most: My absolute favorite memory is participating in our school’s production of the musical Beauty and the Beast. I played Babette, the feather duster.

If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be: I would participate in theater sooner.

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

What’s the best and/or worst thing about being a senior: The best part is reflecting back on memories and the worst part is parting from the people I’ve grown to love being around.

Which teacher or staff member has had the biggest impact on you and why: Throughout high school, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Wittrock, and Kitz (Mrs. Boatman) have all been so special to me. Mrs. Bates is like my school mom and my safe space, Mrs. Wittrock is always there to listen, advise, and give much needed hugs, and Kitz taught me the importance of perseverance and gave me a whole new outlook on learning. I love them all dearly and I wouldn’t be the student I am without those three ladies.

Advice to incoming high school freshmen: Respect your teachers and peers, get involved, and have no regrets. Live in the present but plan for the future!

What are your plans after graduation: I will be attending the University of Iowa to double major in Political Science and Pre-Law.

What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime: I want to go sky diving.

If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go AND why: I’d 100% move to Greece and live in Athens.