Lyla Harriman: Ambition, Honesty, and Heart

By Braylee Chaney

Junior, Lyla Harriman has built a reputation for being both hardworking and kind-hearted. Outside of school, Harriman balances her busy schedule by working at Cold Stone, where she scoops ice cream with the same energy she puts into everything else in life. When she does get free time, she enjoys watching funny movies and surrounding herself with the people who matter most to her.

When asked what her favorite personality trait is, Harriman didn’t hesitate, “My favorite personality trait about myself is that I’m ambitious about everything in life,” she said with a smile. 

What truly stands out about Harriman is more than just her ambition. From the first time we talked, I noticed it. It wasn’t anything huge, just small conversations in class that eventually turned into laughter and inside jokes. Over time, I realized that Harriman is the kind of friend who listens patiently when you need to vent, but also knows exactly how to lighten the mood when the day feels heavy. 

This quality makes Harriman the kind of friend people hold onto. In a world where so many interactions can feel surface-level, she offers honesty. Whether she’s encouraging you to keep trying when things get tough or cracking a perfectly timed joke to break the silence, she manages to show up in a way that matters.

Her daily routines also reflect the structure that drives her. When asked what she does first thing in the morning, Harriman explained, “The first thing I do in the morning is get up and make my bed.” It’s a small, simple act, but it sets the tone for her day. 

Harriman may be known at PCHS for her welding projects, her cabinet making, or even her sweet scoops at Cold Stone, but for those who really know her, it’s her ambition, honesty and warmth that leave a lasting impression.