teen spotlight
photography by Lauren Childs
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15, Sophomore at Ramsay High School
notable
2014 BCRI Legacy Youth Leadership Program; Chi Sigma
Rhoer Club; Varsity Cheerleader Squad; Eureka Teen
Achievement Program; National Junior Beta Club;
Birmingham Prelude Orchestra; CORD Science camp;
Division of Youth Services 2014
quotable
“The best advice I have received is from my Pastor C. Shaemun
Webster. ‘Be grateful for the people who throw dirt on you. You
can’t reach the gold on the other side of the rainbow without
some rain and trials in the journey’,” Naja said.
how it began
Naja Williams is living up to her name, which means success in
Swahili. She’s maintained academic excellence since elementary
school and was twice named Alabama Power Student of the Year.
She has been honored for several leadership and philanthropic
involvements, including receiving the Certificate of Excellence
in Community Service with YouthServe Birmingham.
Naja was selected to participate in The University of
Alabama Accounting Career Awareness Program, Miles College
Intelligence Community Center of Academic Excellence
Summer STEM Program, Girls Business Roundtable at UAB
and the Young Women Empowerment conference.
what’s next
After high school, Naja wants to become a veterinarian, and
own an animal clinic and shelter.
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Naja’s family founded the Tower of Prayer church in Leeds, Ala.
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