Pekin senior Kayla Bunnell

Pekin senior Kayla Bunnell is in the spotlight this week. She is the daughter of Holli and Travis Bunnell. She has a sister, Kenndra.

While in school, she has been involved in Wrestling cheer, Football cheer, Dance team, and Ruritan Rising Seniors. She has also worked at Hedrick Bp, and waitressed at Mike's Pizza and Steakhouse.

What’s your favorite school memory OR/what will you remember the most? The cheer teams every year and the bonds that I created with the different girls.

If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be? To let go of the people who were no good for me sooner than I did.

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

What’s the best and/or worst thing about being a senior? The best thing about being a senior is graduating and moving on to bigger and better things.

Which teacher or staff member has had the biggest impact on you and why? Mrs. Jacobs, she always has a positive attitude and I know that if I ever needed to I could talk to her and she has faith in all of her students.

What advice do you have for incoming high school freshmen? Build relationships with your teachers and other students and stay focused on school.

What are your plans after graduation? Attend Indian Hills Community College to get my dental assisting diploma and then go back to get my dental hygiene diploma.

What is one outrageous thing you want to try in your lifetime? Traveling the world.

If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Tennessee, Nashville Tennessee seems very fun, and I would love to go and to live there seems fun and new.

Who has been your biggest influence in your life and why? My dad, he works so hard for what he has and what he wants. He never gives up and is always there for me when needed.