Amara Jones

Parents: Jessica and Kurt Jones

Co-curricular activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Problem Solvers, Student Leadership Team, Student Council, Silver Cord, National Honor Society

Community activities: Youth Group

Future plans and goals: Attend the University of Iowa and major in bioinformatics.

How will your high school experiences help you in the coming years?: My high school experience has helped teach me how to push myself and has allowed me to make connections that I can use for years to come.

Fondest memory of high school: Winning and running at state track with some of my best friends!

Which teachers have had the biggest impact on you and why?: Mrs. Puttmann has had the biggest impact on me because she was always able to make class fun and interesting even if we were learning hard material. She cares for all of her students and always wants what is best for them.

Who is your role model and how did they influence you?: My Mom is my biggest role model because she is always able to find the positive in things even if it’s hard. She has influenced me in many ways and has shown me the importance of attitude and hard work.

What is special about your high school?: My high school is very special due to the teachers it has. The teachers truly care about their students and try to help them in many ways, even if it’s not academic related.

If you go back to when you were a freshman, what advice would you give yourself?: I would tell myself to work hard in my classes to focus on receiving good grades but also to not be afraid to have fun.