Potential Magazine November 2014 | Page 39

teen spotlight photography by Lauren Childs stats 17, Senior at Alabama Christian Academy notable National Honors Society, President; Model United Nations; 2007-2014 Principle’s Award recipient; Presidential Leadership Institute participant quotable “I want to be remembered as a Godly woman who took advantage of every situation given to her.” how it began Rachel Treubig is a natural leader. At Alabama Christian Academy, she’s the President of the National Honors Society, Treasurer of the Key Club, member of the Student Action Leadership Team and 7th grade small group leader. She also served under the Secretary General in the Model United Nations program and has been granted opportunities to participate in national leadership opportunities. She, along with six other ACA students, was selected to participate in a week-long Presidential Leadership Institute at York College in York, Neb., and she was also one of two representatives from Montgomery chosen to attend the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., where she had the opportunity to meet with representatives and senators. Rachel says her parents told her to “find your passion, and once you find it, follow it’s,” advice she takes to heart. what’s next After high school graduation, Rachel plans to continue using her leadership skills by pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher. rachel treubig PG (parental guidance) rating Rachel is proud to have parents who practice what they preach. She calls them her greatest inspiration. “They taught me how to reach my goals and showed me examples through their lives,” Rachel said. Montgomery, AL parents’ perspective John and Janet admire Rachel’s strong will and tendency to be a self-starter. “Rachel is a natural born leader, so when Rachel knows she is right, she doesn’t back down. We see this as a plus, as we are called to be the light in a darkened world.”. John and Janet make sure they talk through major decisions beforehand with Rachel. “We thoroughly believe that we have to have a long-range plan, discuss it, execute it and make course corrections as unforeseen events come up.” parent-to-parent Rachel’s dad, John Treubig grew up under the guidance of parents who taught him to “try everything that interests you.” For this reason, John believes other parents should “stay active in the life of your child. You do not need to be a helicopter parent, but you need to know what is going on in the life of your child to coach them effectively.” www.potentialmagazine.com 39