Volleyball State Champions with FHS; A dream come true!

Both players with scholarships to play volleyball in college

Perry Flannigan and Arielle Higginbottom were part of the Squad that won the High School State Championship. FHS ALLPS High School graduates are achieving their dream come true and will be playing college volleyball.

Playing volleyball at the college level was the dream of both players from the beginning of their careers.

Perry Flannigan has chosen Northwestern State University located in the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana. “I have always wanted to play volleyball in college. I picked Northwestern State University because the town of Natchitoches has a very family feel to it. The whole town is a big family. I plan on studying veterinary science and they have a very good program there that allows you to get two years ahead before going on to vet school." Perry said.

In order to graduate before May 2021, Perry had to make a few minor adjustments to her class schedule. It was then that she had the option attending ALLPS School of Innovation.

“ALLPS was a good pick. It allowed me to focus on my academics while in my sport without feeling over whelmed. The teachers always reminded me that if I need help, I can reach out at any time and they’ll do their best to help me." Perry concluded.

Arielle Higginbottom started playing volleyball when she was in the seventh grade. Since then Arielle knew that she would play this sport for a long time. When she entered high school, Arielle played beach volleyball for the first time, and knew that beach volleyball one day would lead her to make her dream come true. Later, Arielle received an offer to play for Park University in Gilbert, Arizona.

“I picked Park University Gilbert located in Gilbert Arizona because I got offered a beach volleyball scholarship to go there. I also have family there so I was making trips to see how I’d like it and I ended up loving it. It just felt like that’s where I was supposed to start my college experience." Arielle said.

Education and sports go hand in hand, and thanks to being a diligent student and a disciplined athlete, Arielle will have the opportunity to not only study but also play the sport she is most passionate about, beach volleyball. Arielle is to thankful for the existence of ALLPS School of Innovation.

“Attending ALLPS was an amazing choice for me. With their hands on teachers and their flexible JAG schedule. I accomplished so much and I will be successfully graduating early in November to go college. ALLPS basically saved my grades and me. The teachers and my counselor did everything and anything they could to make sure I would succeed. I am so grateful for ALLPS and the people who work there. Without the help of the program and the teachers, I wouldn’t have this opportunity to be playing the sport I love in college." Arielle concluded.