Lela Alexis Hill has earned the title of valedictorian of the eighth grade class of 2012 at Ascension of Our Lord School. She has attended A.O.L. since kindergarten and has remained on the A Honor Roll every year for the past eight years. In addition to maintaining academic excellence, Hill has participated in several athletic organizations at A.O.L. She was a cheerleader in fourth and fifth grade, ran cross country and played softball in fifth grade, and played volleyball, basketball and softball in grades sixth through eighth.

Hill received many accolades for her achievements. She received a trophy for:

• ‘A’ Honor Roll

• Highest Average in Algebra I (ninth grade course)

• Highest Average in English I (ninth grade course) – tied with salutatorian

• Highest Average in Physical Science (ninth grade course)

• Highest Average in World Geography (ninth grade course)

• Highest Average in Religion – tied with salutatorian

• Academic Athlete Award

Certificates for:

• Third highest score on St. Charles Catholic placement test (scholarship recipient)

• Perfect Attendance

Plaques for:

• Valedictorian

• Beta Club President

During her valedictorian address at graduation, she quoted Malcolm X: “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today,” informing her classmates, that the class of 2012 is prepared for the next chapter in their lives. Her message to her classmates was simple. Her parting words were “Be strong in all of your efforts and be confident in the teachings that were instilled here at Ascension of Our Lord School, and from our parents, and progress will be inevitable.”

Hill plans to live by those words as she continues her education and athletic career at St. Charles Catholic High during the fall. She realizes the discipline needed to maintain her grades and be an athlete.

She is the daughter of Juanita and Claude Hill Jr. She is the sister of Claude Hill III.