Future Black History Makers: Meet Autumn Braxton, a first-grader at Mary McArthur Elementary
Autumn Braxton, 6, the daughter of LaKeisha and Joseph Saunders, is in first grade at Mary McArthur Elementary School.
She was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because "Autumn is a feisty 6-year-old who is independent and creative," writes Assistant Principal Shirley Braxton-McLaurin, who nominated her. "Her vocabulary is well beyond her years. She is truthful about her thoughts and feelings. Autumn attempts to do all assigned tasks on her own. If she needs help she will ask but only after making an attempt on her own. Autumn is an only child. She makes friends easily and is well-mannered. She will say thank you and please. She loves to have dinner with her family and eagerly says grace before she eats. Autumn loves her fluency passages and can't wait to read them with her teacher. She loves school and learning. Most of all she loves to make people laugh. She can be goofy at times and has the funniest expressions. She also gives the best hugs. Autumn has the desire and mindset to be whatever she wants to be."
Here's what else you should know about Autumn
All about Autumn
What's your favorite subject in school? Math.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A principal.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? Girl Scouts, soccer, gymnastics, basketball.
What are you really good at doing? Drawing, helping people, household chores.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? I like how I think.
Who is your role model? My mommy.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? To any beach. I love the water and the beach makes me happy.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? I would want wings and breathe fire so that if anyone messed with my community and tried to hurt it, I could save them.
What's your favorite movie or TV show? "Aladdin"
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? Cereal.
See the full list: Meet our 29 Future Black History Makers of Fayetteville for 2024
What her parents say
What makes your child a Future Black History Maker? She is always interested in learning new things and exploring. Her vocabulary is advanced and she has a growing love of science and the planet. One of her favorite things that she recently experienced was learning about the Mariana Trench at Fascinate-U museum this past summer. We are excited to see her continue her educational journey and see what heights she will soar to in the future.
Why are you proud of your child? Autumn is very intelligent beyond her years. Although she is quiet and shy at first, she opens up once she becomes comfortable with her surroundings and environment. We love her quest for knowledge and learning new information.
Responses have been edited for style and grammar.
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