Future Black History Makers: Meet Aria Smalls a fourth-grader at Owen Elementary
Aria Smalls, 9, the daughter of Lawrence and Aritia Smalls, is in fourth grade at William H. Owen Elementary School.
She was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because "Aria is very smart, creative and caring," writes her dad, Lawrence Smalls, who nominated her. "She loves everything about school, especially the arts. She loves to read science fiction books and anything art-related. She is active in sports and is committed to Girl Scouts. She also likes to volunteer through scouting and she is always willing to help a classmate, friends or her cousins. Aria is also bilingual and knows Spanish. She is a fraternal twin with Lawrence, who is also her best friend."
Here's what else you should know about Aria.
All about Aria
What's your favorite subject in school? Art and science.
What do you want to be when you grow up? A digital artist.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? Art, volleyball and Girl Scouts.
What are you really good at doing? I am a good friend and I like taking photos of people. I like taking pictures of everything, really.
What's your favorite thing about yourself? I'm brave.
Who is your role model? My mommy.
If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why? The Imagine Dragons or the Pentatonix. I love their music.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Colombia, South America so I can practice my Spanish. I want to go at Christmastime.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? Telekinesis. I want to move things with my mind and I would be able to do two things at once.
What's your favorite movie or TV show? "Free Reign" (TV) and "The Super Mario Bros." (movie).
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? S'mores! They are yummy, chocolatey and crunchy and gooey all at the same time.
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? Aria is an out-of-the-box thinker and she loves people. We believe that her compassion and her big dreams will lead her to do amazing things in the future.
Why are you proud of your child? Aria is a very confident kid. She has always been secure in who she is and she uses that light to draw others. She is smart and helpful. She enjoys caring for others and uses her humor to make people smile.
Responses have been edited for style and grammar.
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