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Submitted by Sheila Stone
Leilani LaStarr (aka “the star”) Carter was born from a place of miracles and strength! A newborn who fought her way into this life as she punched her way out of her mother’s womb and into this world. With pure ambition, by the age of right (8), she earned second place in the balance beam event at the Las Vegas Gymnastics Regionals Meet competition.
Though Leilani is active and carries an adventurous spirit, she also thrives in the area of academics. During the pandemic she continued to strive, exercising her independence, and sustaining a 3.5 G.P.A. while schooling from home. Now at 11-years of age, Leilani has become a 4-time Principal Honor Roll recipient with earning over seven outstanding achievement awards in the fields of Math, English, and Citizenship.
In addition to being a “student of the month” three times in her elementary journey, she was also a 2021 nominated Class President candidate of her 5th grade class. As her energy and gifts continue to light up the world around her, we are excited to see what the future holds for this bright star. A young girl who exudes “Black Girl Magic” with a beautiful heart and a royal spirit, she will indeed be a blessing to many.
Miss Carter will graduate on May 25, 2022, and she will be headed to high school.
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