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Melody
RAWLS
PEARL HIGH
Describe your senior year in three words.
Unique, exciting, and unforgettable.
If you could create one mandatory course for future seniors,
what would it be?
I believe personal finance should be a mandatory course for
all students. It is so important for students to leave high school
knowing how to manage their money.
“I will always remember…”
I will always remember the unconditional love and support
the staff and administrators showed me throughout my time
at Pearl High School.
If you could change one school rule, what would it be?
I wish restaurants were allowed to deliver food to the high
school for lunch.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In ten years, I plan to have my master’s degree in education,
a steady job, and a family including many dogs.
Who was your favorite teacher throughout all of high school
and why?
My favorite teacher in high school was one of my choral
directors, Mr. Andy Beasley. He was someone I could go to
with any problem or project, and he would do everything in his
power to help me. He also inspired me to become a teacher
through his passion for his job.
What has been the highlight of your senior year?
The highlight of my senior year was being selected as part of
the Pearl High School Hall of Fame. My family and I, along
with my other Hall of Fame classmates and their families, were
honored with an amazing luncheon sponsored by our school.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
The best advice I’ve ever been given is to let go of things that
are out of my control. I am very much a perfectionist and try
to control everything in my life. I have to remind myself that is
impossible. I am learning that once I have done all I can do,
I must simply trust that the Lord has it all under control.
If you could go back and change one thing, what would it be?
If I could change one thing, I would go to every football game.
I regret not being in the student section at every home game,
but look forward to coming home to support the future Pirates
as much as possible.
What advice would you give incoming freshmen?
I would tell the incoming freshmen to go to every fundraiser,
dance, pep rally, and home game, and DRESS UP FOR
SPIRIT WEEK! Be involved! Take pictures and soak up every
moment with your classmates. These are moments you will
look back on and for which you will be extremely thankful.
What are your plans after graduation?
My plans after graduation are to attend the University of
Southern Mississippi, and major in elementary education
while also becoming certified K - 12 in math and English.
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