from the publisher
contributors
publisher Pam Mashburn
Two big digits-1.6.
copy editor Jennifer Kornegay
It’s a Rite of Passage into
adulthood for most teens.
The car is their ticket to
enormous freedom. As a
parent, it kicked me into
high gear with a sense
of urgency to make sure
my teen was ready for
the world of adulthood
without me (which is hard
to write. “without me”…is
that possible?!).
Dave has been
teaching the boys how
to care for the car, mow
grass and other manly
Dave teaching Spencer
chores. We’ve also been
to change a tire.
spending a lot of time
talking through our beliefs, values and trying
to coach them through dating and other tricky situations.
Potential parents and experts help us navigate the often murky waters of parenting
teens—It definitely makes life easier to travel the path with friends!
Hope you and your teen enjoy our Sweet 16 issue.
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p.s. Thanks so much!
pam mashburn
[email protected]
334.201.8787
Big thanks to HUE Studio Inc.
for helping our models shine and our
sweet party planner, Crystal Strickland,
who always brings great ideas!
contents
BEHIND
THE SHOOT
art director Erika Tracy
graphic design Heather Cooper
writers Meagan Boren, Caitlin Howell,
Jennifer Kornegay, Darrell Puckett, Jasmine York
communication & social media Meagan Boren
web Heather Cooper, Jeremy Ellis
photography
Nicole Flahtery/Nikki P Photography
Colorbox Photography, Leigh Joy Photography
Kathleen Clipper Photography
distribution LeAnne Thomas, Shelia Stanfield
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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COLLEGE 101:
CAMPUS TOURS
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WHAT I KNOW NOW
KATIE BRIGHT
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TO OUR MODELS
Alex Atchley , Joy Bobo , KayKay Bridges,
TEST PREP:
PAY THE WAY:
Sophia Minney, Zoe Portis, Abbey Wagner
and Imani Whitehead.
FAFSA UPDATE
16 LIFE SKILLS:
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Luke DeMarco, Erica Honaker, Ethan Honaker,
Everett Honaker, Bailey Hope, David McDowell,
ENGLISH & READING TIPS
18
HAPPY + HEALTHY:
TATTOOS & BODY MODIFICATION
AS WELL AS THEIR SUPPORTIVE PARENTS.
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE:
WE LOVE THE ENTHUSIASM OF THESE GIRLS!
GAME ON: SCHOLARSHIPS
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GEAR UP: PROM
LEFT TO RIGHT: JOY BOBO, ZOE PORTIS,
ABBEY WAGNER, KAYKAY BRIDGES, SOPHIA
MINNEY, BAILEY HOPE, IMANI WHITEHEAD.
BETH BRIDGES WAS TICKLED TO BE OUR
OFFICIAL “HOST MOM” FOR KAYKAY’S
STYLED SWEET 16 SHOOT.
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DAVID MCDOWELL AND ABBEY WAGNER
CHAT IN BETWEEN SHOTS.
IMAGES BY NIKKI P PHOTO
GR APHY
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on the cover
Young and Laura Stevenson
with their daughter Maureen.
Photography
by Nikki P Photography.