Student spotlight: Aleksis Parker

Published 4:40 pm Thursday, October 23, 2014

Aleksis Parker is a sixth-grader at China Grove Middle School.

Age: 11

Family: Dad, John; grandmother, Patricia, and grandfather, Doug

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Favorite color: Purple

Favorite class: Mrs. Mabry’s language arts class

Favorite TV show: “The Voice”

Favorite book: “Tangerine” by Edward Bloor

Favorite movies: “The Guardian”

Favorite sport or team: Softball

Hobbies: Reading and softball

Dream vacation: Universal Studios

Prized possession: Her two dogs, Mary Grace and Lola

Actor who would star in the movie of my life: Jennifer Lawrence

Hidden talent: Writing upside down

Motto: “Live life like there’s no tomorrow”

Three words that describe me: Sporty, smart and talkative

Someone who inspires you: Dad

Greatest accomplishment: Learning how to play flute

Career goal: To be a famous softball player

If I’m a millionaire by age 20, I’ll: Buy a veterinary office