Academic All-Star – Fairview High

Published January 29, 2016

The Academic All-Star award is given to students who exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Each Academic All-Star is chosen by his or her principal and receives a framed certificate, coupons to Sonic Drive-In and a free gift courtesy of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More in Franklin.

Fairview High School student Miranda Pace received an unexpected surprise the day before her 18th birthday, as she was named her school’s Academic All-Star for the 2015-16 school year.

“Miranda had a rocky start her freshman and sophomore years,” said Fairview High Assistant Principal Ellen Brown. “She struggled in classes. During her junior year, she started turning things around. Miranda is now earning nothing below a B in her classes, and she is on track to attend college next year.”

Upon graduation, Miranda wants to attend the Tennessee College of Applied Technology to become a dental assistant.

“Eventually I want to become a dental hygienist because they make a lot more money,” said Miranda. “It’s kind of weird but I love teeth, and so I want to learn more about them.”

Miranda says her favorite class is English because her teacher, Amy Perkerson, makes it fun. Outside of school, she spends most of her time working at a local restaurant or hanging out with friends.

Although she loves Fairview High School, Miranda says she’s excited to move on and see what the future holds.

“I know I’m going to miss Fairview High,” said Miranda. “But I’m happy to graduate and go to college because I’ve had to work so hard to get where I am. I realize now that you make something of yourself when you graduate and get a high school diploma.”