Future Black History Makers: Meet Seliyah Pretty, a fourth-grader at Lake Rim Elementary
Seliyah Pretty, 10, the daughter of Jamal Pretty and Jessica Pretty, is in fourth grade at Lake Rim Elementary School.
She was nominated as a Future Black History Maker because "Seliyah is a charismatic fourth grader who loves to dance, draw, make jewelry and play volleyball," writes Kendra McCray ELS, Curriculum & Instruction, who nominated her. "Since she started school in kindergarten, she has not only been impacted by COVID but also being separated from her parents at times, both being active-duty military. However, she thrives academically no matter what challenges she might face. Her charming personality will make for a great Future Black History Maker whether she decides to be an artist, business owner or social media influencer."
Here's what else you should know about Seliyah.
All about Seliyah
What's your favorite subject in school? Social studies.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Nail technician.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? I like making bracelets, painting and drawing.
What are you really good at doing? I am really good at playing volleyball.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? My favorite thing about myself is my hair because I can change it every day.
Who is your role model? My role model is my mom.
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why? I want to meet Michael Jordan because he makes my favorite shoes.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would want to go to Hawaii because I was born there but moved as a baby and don't have any memory of it.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? My superpower would be teleportation, so I don't have to drive or walk anywhere.
What's your favorite movie or TV show? "Stranger Things"
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? Auntie Anne's.
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? I believe Seliyah is a Future Black History Maker because of her willingness to be creative and inventive with her "mamba mentality-like" attitude where failure is not an option, allowing her to have an open mind when trying new things.
Why are you proud of your child? We are proud of Seliyah because she continuously shows resiliency being a military child. With both parents serving, Seliyah has always been able to adapt and adjust to any environment whether it's making new friends or adjusting to new situations.
Responses have been edited for style and grammar.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Fayetteville Future Black History Makers: Meet Seliyah Pretty
