HIGHLAND – Layna Powers is a well-rounded student.
For her accomplishments, Layna Powers is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School.
Powers, a senior, has competed on the cross country and track and field teams for three years. She loves running and has completed multiple full and half marathons. This year, she aimed to run a half marathon every month, and she just finished this goal a few days ago.
She also participates in Spanish Club and Media Production. She has been a member of the Seeing Green Environmental Awareness Club and the Athletic Council.
She was recently inducted into the National Honor Society, which requires high grades and many hours of community service. Powers gives back as a Student Ambassador, guiding underclassmen throughout their high school years. She also regularly volunteers with Metro East Humane Society as a dogwalker and helps with local runs.
When she’s not busy with school and her extracurriculars, Powers works part-time and tutors. She also enjoys baking, reading, painting and doing yoga.
She has been recognized as an Illinois State Scholar, an English III Student of Excellence, a CTE Outstanding Underclassman, an Optimist International Essay Contest Winner, a VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest winner, and more. She also maintains her spot on the high honor roll.
Powers can’t wait to graduate and jump into her next phase. Her loved ones and teachers are excited to watch her succeed.
“I plan to attend either Indiana University or the University of Kansas and major in marketing,” she shared.
Congratulations to Layna for this recognition by Highland High School and Platinum Transportation!
