Alaina Easterling is one of 27 valedictorians.
What college do you plan to attend? “Burnett Honors College of the University of Central Florida.”
What is your intended major? “Biomedical Sciences.”
What other colleges were you accepted to? “University of Florida and Samford University.”
What clubs or sports did you participate in? “Math Club, Drama Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, International Thespian Honor Society.”
What is your favorite Boone memory? “It is hard to choose between receiving the AP Scholar with Distinction award, being a class valedictorian, and getting inducted into the International Thespian Honor Society.”
What advice do you have for incoming students? “Be true to yourself, stay focused, work hard, and have fun.”
What were some of your goals throughout high school? “To get straight A’s all four years, to be valedictorian, and take competitive courses.”
What are some of your goals for college and beyond? “Get good enough grades to get into medical school.”
What are you most excited for in college? “To meet people who have similar passions as I do and experience the traditions UCF has.”
How did the theater program impact your high school experience? “It made school a little more stressful, but it taught me time management.”
How did Boone impact your choice of major? “I’ve had amazing math and science teachers throughout all four years.”
What aspect of Boone will you miss most next year? “I will miss seeing the friends I’ve made these past four years, especially if they are not staying in Orlando.”