teen spotlight
photography by Lauren Childs
stats
17, Senior at Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School
notable
Ultimate Frisbee team captain 2013-2014, Student of the Month,
February 2014; Baseball; Tennis; Cross Country; Track & Field;
Latin Club; 1st overall in Resurrection Run 5K; 1st overall in
Montgomery Triathlon 5k
quotable
William picked up this treasured advice from his granddad: “Try
as hard as you can in school so that you will be able to enjoy life
when you are older.”
how it began
William Sellers has a natural need for speed. At LAMP, he’s an
active member of Track & Field and a Cross Country participant.
He was the Team Cross Country section winner two years in a
row and Cross Country State runner-up two years in a row. He’s
also won several 5k competitions in the area.
William’s knack for winning races developed in a friendly
competition with his step dad, Tom Pierce, when he was little.
“He was really fast, and I just wanted to beat him,” William said.
what’s next
After high school, William plans to pursue a career as an Architectural Engineer and get his degree at Auburn University.
“My real dad and granddad do that kind of work, and I always
thought it was really fun,” he said.
PG (parental guidance) rating
William watched his mother stay up late working and he learned
how to manage things from his stepdad. He believes they have
taught him how to work for what he wants in life. William counts
his late uncle, Oliver Scho Sellers as his biggest inspiration.
“Before he died six years ago, he taught me many things about
life: How to act when certain complications happen, how to treat
other people, and how to love God,” William said.
william sellers
Montgomery, AL
parents’ perspective
Tom and Heather Pierce admire their son’s integrity. “He has
always been a very honest young man and seems to think about
things before he does them,” Heather said. Tom believes that “being
supportive and showing tough love when needed has made Will a
strong person and very successful in school.”
parent-to-parent
William’s mom had parents who’ve been supportive of her career
and taught her to “stand up tall and be proud of myself; and
not to follow people, but to lead them.” They offered this advice to other parents: “Lo