Big victory for a young local athlete! LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville is proud to celebrate Norah Ibekwe, a bright and determined first grader from Ms. Tackett’s class, who took First Place in the 400-meter dash at a competitive youth track meet in Overland Park, Kansas.

Competing against 27 other athletes in her age group, Norah crossed the finish line with an official time of 1:24.03, earning her a gold medal and plenty of applause from her proud school and family community. Her dedication, speed, and sportsmanship are a shining example of the LISA Academy spirit.

“We are so very proud seeing Norah’s hard work and commitment pay off,” said staff at LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville.

“She represents the heart of what we teach—discipline, perseverance, and aiming high.”

Join us in cheering on Norah for her outstanding achievement! We can’t wait to see what this talented young runner accomplishes next.

About LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville:

LISA Academy is a top-performing K–12 public charter school network serving Northwest Arkansas with a focus on STEM-C (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computing), college preparation, and student success in and out of the classroom.

Located on South Horsebarn Road in Rogers, LISA Academy Rogers-Bentonville provides a nurturing and academically rigorous environment where students like Norah are encouraged to dream big and chase their goals—on the track and beyond.