Gabi Quick is a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker
Gabrielle “Gabi” Quick, 18, the daughter of Ruby Quick and Randolph Quick, is a senior at Massey Hill Classical High School in Fayetteville.
She’s one of The Fayetteville Observer’s 2026 Future Black History Makers because “Gabi’s name has become synonymous with excellence at Massey Hill Classical H.S. Throughout her entire academic career, she has maintained a rigorous standard of achievement which has placed her at the top of this year’s graduating class,” writes Jessica Osnoe, an instructor and speech and debate coach at Massey Hill and one of Gabi’s nominators.
“Gabi also has played a leadership role in several student organizations, culminating in her selection as president of our student government association and one of the speech and debate team captains. While her time in speech and debate predates my role as team coach, Gabi’s reputation and standard of work made her a standout figure. As a competitor in Informative Speaking, an event which requires students to write and present a memorized speech designed to inform audiences about a topic, Gabi has chosen topics which not only reflect her personal interest, but reveal a keen and inquiring mind which understands the power of words. Over the past three years, Gabi has educated audiences on Black superheroes, the death penalty, and on the implementation or absence of justice. Her topic choices show not only her circumspect consideration of our world and her application of learning, but an eagerness for her voice and her work to matter, as well as a desire to spread that eagerness to her audience. When people are around Gabi, they’re not awed by her ideas and actions; they’re inspired to do likewise in whatever ways they can. This is one of Gabi’s greatest strengths as a speaker, a leader, and a Future Black History Maker: she radiates her belief in the power of growth and the possibility of change — things we desperately need in our world.”
Here’s what else you should know about Gabi.
Meet Gabi Quick
What’s your favorite subject in school?
I love all of the social sciences subject, but especially history or politic/government classes!
What are your career aspirations?
I aspire to work with political data, conduct research on government bodies and current political systems, and improve and write future legislation that is created in the interest of the people.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun?
I love to read books, journal, create art, and roller skate. I also like to add to my Batman collection and overall room decor to feed my superhero enthusiasm.
Do you have any talents? What are they?
I’m oddly good at untangling necklaces, bracelets, and hair. I also have a knack for finding Batman merchandise at almost any store to add to my collection.
What’s your favorite thing about yourself?
I like how, no matter what, I try to stay true to myself. At the end of everyday I can go to sleep knowing that if I did anything that day, I stayed who I was and didn’t change for anyone else.
Who is someone you admire, even if they don’t know it?
I admire my mom the most. She has taught me to live my life with grace, individuality, and empathy.
If you could meet any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would love to meet Jasmine Crockett to talk about the steps she took to get where she is today, and how we can move toward a better future.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Going to Japan has been on my bucket list since I was around 9/10 years old. I would love to fulfill my younger self’s dream and cross it off my bucket list.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
As a superhero lover, it’s hard to choose, but animal transformation for its versatility. I would probably use my powers to be a superhero and make my favorite heroes proud.
What’s your favorite movie, TV show and/or book?
My favorite movie is “The Batman” (2022) and favorite show is “Young Justice.”
If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be?
I could eat pasta every day because of how customizable it is!
From the parents/guardians
Why are you proud of your child?
We are proud of our daughter not simply for what she has accomplished, but for who she is at her core. Gabi is academically talented, but even more remarkable is her empathy, compassion, kindness, thoughtfulness, and unwavering work ethic. She consistently goes out of her way to support those around her and works to strengthen her school community. We are proud of Gabi for her beautiful heart and her genuine dedication to leaving the lives of those she meets better than they were before.
Some responses may have been lightly edited for spelling and grammar.
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