Senior Spotlight: Jami Perkins

Emily Cheston, Co-editor|October 13, 2015

This week’s Senior Spotlight features Jami Perkins. Jami started attending Rocky Mount Academy in her 8^th grade year and has been a great addition to the class of 2016. She has thrived at RMA in academics and has been an active member in the community as well.

Throughout high school, Jami has challenged herself by exclusively taking Honors and AP courses in which she has succeeded notably. Jami has received the award of Highest Academic Average in both Algebra I and II and AP Biology. She has also earned the award of Academic Excellence in Spanish I, II, and II and Outstanding Achievement in World Cultures Honors.

Though her academic resume is impressive, Jami’s presence at RMA goes well beyond her test averages in the classroom. Jami’s participation in Key Club, as Publicity Chair and Vice President, earned her the title of Kiwanis Student of the Week, an award recognizing exceptional effort in community service. Jami has also held the title of Vice President of CARE Club, an organization dedicated to maintaining a positive and friendly environment for students on and off of RMA’s campus. Jami’s potential as a leader was recognized with a nomination to attend HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership), a summer program which allows students to attend seminars on how to lead effectively and tap into their inner ability to do so. Over her five years at RMA, Jami has also taken advantage of the art and music programs available when she participated in two of the school’s plays and took Photography. Jami has put her organizational and photographical skills to work this year by helping Mrs. Patton with the yearbook her senior year. Get to know the many facets of Jami better with the interview below!