Ariyonna's Personal-Development Timeline

  • I was born

    I was born
    Ariyonna Tajae' Smith was born at Atlanta Medical Center; weighing 8lbs.
  • First Sister(Caring)

    My first sister, Asia, was born two years and a few months after me.
  • Starting School

    Starting School
    I started my first day of kindergarten at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School
  • Chorus(Communicator)

    Chorus(Communicator)
    I began chorus in the 3rd grade.
  • Band

    Band
    I began playing the clarinet in the school band in 4th grade
  • Cheer leading(Risk-Taker)

    Cheer leading(Risk-Taker)
    I attempted cheer leading in the 5th grade and became the captain the same year
  • Sign Language(Open-minded)

    Sign Language(Open-minded)
    I began participating in the sign language performing class in 5th grade and enjoyed performing songs in sign language at school events
  • Best Award(Knowledgeable)

    Best Award(Knowledgeable)
    I received the "Best All Around" award at my 5th grade graduation, along with many other awards like principal's list.
  • Middle School

    Middle School
    I attended KIPP WAYS Academy for my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade school years
  • Dance(Balanced)

    Dance(Balanced)
    I began taking dance in 6th grade as my choice of fine arts
  • My Second Sister

    My sister, Aleigha, was born which delighted me because I love babies.
  • First Brother!

    I was so happy when my brother was born because our house was full of girls before him.
  • First Time Visiting a Spanish speaking Country(Inquirer)

    First Time Visiting a Spanish speaking Country(Inquirer)
    I visited Puerto Rico in my 8th grade year of school as an end of the year field trip.
  • FBLA

    FBLA
    I joined FBLA in my Introduction to Business class in my freshman year
  • Freshman Year

    Freshman Year
    My first year of high school at North Atlanta wasn't as bad as people think it is. I refused to take any AP classes because didn't want to ruin my GPA in my first year so I took honors and accelerated classes
  • FBLA Business BAA Award(Principled)

    FBLA Business BAA Award(Principled)
    I received this award in 9th grade by completing multiple tasks that were assigned.
  • First Time Out of the Country(Reflective)

    First Time Out of the Country(Reflective)
    My first time going out of the country was during my 9th grade summer. My friend's family and I took a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.
  • Microsoft Office Word Specialist Certificate

    Microsoft Office Word Specialist Certificate
    I received this certificate in 9th grade in my Intro. to Business class
  • Microsoft Office Excel Certificate(Thinker)

    Microsoft Office Excel Certificate(Thinker)
    I received this certificate in my sophomore year in my Business & Tech. class.
  • IB CP program

    IB CP program
    I began the CP program at North Atlanta due to my passion to continue my career pathway