teen spotlight
photography by Element of Photography
- Lilla Bea Granger stats: 17, Senior at Montgomery Academy
notable: Cum Laude Society (top 10 percent of class during
Junior year) / Girls’ State Lieutenant Governor / First United
Methodist Church Youth Leadership Team /
Camp Nakanawa’s “Sterling Character” award
quotable: “My parents have always reminded me that sterling
character is the most important thing a girl can have.”
how it all began: Lilla Bea is not afraid to take initiative and
is widely known for her involvement in extracurricular activities.
At Montgomery Academy, she’s served as an Ambassador, French
Club President, Lower School Peer Pal, a member of the Forensics
Team, Government Club, H.E.A.R.T Community Service Club,
Academy Girls’ Bible Study, and played on the tennis team.
Lilla Bea was also nominated by Montgomery Academy to participate in Alabama Girls’ State, which was held at the University
of Alabama this year. There, one girl from each school in Alabama
participates in a program that sets up a mock state government.
Lilla Bea was elected by her peers to serve as Lieutenant Governor.
the go-getter: Although her parents take little credit for the
person Lilla Bea’s becoming, admitting that she’s a “real self-starter,” Lilla Bea calls them her cheerleaders. “They’re very supportive
and encourage me to pursue my passions.”
Lilla Bea had a hard time choosing which activity she likes
most, but expressed how much she enjoys tutoring the second
graders at Family Sunshine Center.
Though Lilla Bea is uncertain about her future career path at the
moment, she looks to her pediatrician and successful women such
as Tory Burch and Lilly Pulitizer as inspiration. She admires all of
their determination and has considered working in the design field
or possibly owning her own business.
Montgomery, Ala.
PG (parental guidance) rating: Lilla Bea is proud of her
family’s close relationship. She’s the only child and enjoys when her
family spends time together cooking, going to the lake or taking
other trips together.
parents’ perspective
According to Lilla Bea’s parents Trey and Lilla Granger, “She is the
quintessential people-person” and has a way of making everyone
feel at ease. She always has a smile on her face, and her parents
agree that they’ve been blessed since the day she was born.
parent-to-parent
Trey and Lilla Granger have been taught that education
and hard work make up the foundation for one’s success
in life and have passed that on to their daughter. They believe parents should “make every day count and make sure that parenting is
your priority.”
They also stress that parents should instill in their child trust,
confidence and unconditional love in order to equip them with the
ability to effectively deal with the curve balls life can throw.
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