Abigail Powlowski - Gentry High School

Abigail Powlowski, a student at Gentry High School, has been nominated to be an Academic All-Star by high school counselor, Kathy Pipkin. “Abigail is an exceptional student who has strived to be the best in everything,” stated Pipkin. “She has prepared herself for college by taking several AP classes while maintaining a high GPA.” In fact, Abigail has maintained a weighted GPA of 4.07, with an ACT score of 25. In addition to this high GPA, Abigail has completed advanced coursework in AP Calculus, AP Language and Composition, and AP English IV.

“Abi is very helpful to her peers when assistance is needed,” added Pipkin. “She is a very determined student. She has set some specific goals in her life and has achieved them due to her determination.” One of these goals is attending college. Abigail has applied to Arkansas Tech University of Arkansas, University of the Ozarks, Arkansas State, University of Arkansas-Little Rock, University of Central Arkansas, and NWACE, with hopes of attending University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and majoring in Studio Art.

Abigail has won many awards and honors including Lady Pioneer Spirit Award in 2017, Gentry High School 2018 Campus Queen, Governor’s Scholastic Honors Nominee in 2018, UAFS Prestigious Scholarship Nominee in 2018, and third place in Gentry High School Art Competition in 2017. She served as a Gentry Youth Organization Soccer referee for two years, played for the Gentry High School Soccer Team for four years, been a member of the Gentry High School Art Club for three years, and served as Volleyball Manager for one year.

Abigail has been motivated to succeed from an early age. “Throughout my whole life I have had to sit back and watch my entire family struggle financially,” noted Abigail. “Sometimes it was difficult to make ends meet or we were always moving. This type of living and watching my family struggle has pushed me to want to further my education.”

“Without my parents motivation and their struggles, I would not be the student I am today,” added Abigail. “They have pushed me to further my education and to reach higher to achieve more than they could.”

Calculus, Language Composition English