Meet Annakate Wallis, an aspiring hairstylist who is very passionate about her work. She wants to go to the University of North Georgia to study Business and was inspired by this career by her mom, Wendy Jordan Alexander, who works at Rustic Roots on Thompson Bridge Road. She learned how to communicate with clients and maintain business relationships from her stepdad, Darren, who sells insurance for Liberty National. Anna Kate was born and raised in Gainesville all her life and knows the community well, due to her Dad owning Wallis Contracting.
We thank Annakate for spending time with us and sharing her interests with us.
Q: What is your favorite sport or activity to watch or attend at North Hall?
A: “Football and Baseball Games.”
Q: What’s your favorite thing about North Hall?
A: “The People.”
Q: Who is your favorite teacher or faculty member at North Hall?
A: “Ms. K and Ms. Wingo, because they’ve helped me with a lot throughout the years.”
Q: Who is your mentor or role model? Or, who inspires you to be better?
A: “Jesus Christ.”
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
A: “Sliced, Rabbitown Cafe, Atlas, and Avocados.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
A: “The Bahamas, because it’s very beautiful.”
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A: “The Vampire Diaries, The Martin, Riverdale, and Jason Bourne.”
Q: What advice would you want to give or leave with people?
A: “Don’t care about anything in high school besides your grades.”
Q: What current or former local business make you the most nostalgic about our community?
A: “I would say, Atlas Pizza or Luna’s. Our family knows the owners of Luna’s and used to do business together.”
