Montgomery AL quotable
teen spotlight photography by Shelby Berry
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18 , Senior at Saint James School
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National Merit Semi-Finalist ; AP Scholar ; SGA President ; STJ Varsity Soccer Team Captain ; Streaks Club Soccer Captain
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Montgomery AL quotable
Ian lives by these words : “ There ’ s always time for some fun .” He explains , “ While I make sure to finish any work I have to do , I ’ m always sure to throw some fun things into my schedule .”
his story
Ian is a dedicated honor student at Saint James and a member of several academic organizations , including the National Honor Society , Mu Alpha Theta , the National Technical Honor Society , and the National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society . Aside from academics , Ian loves to play soccer , and holds several team leadership positions . He is captain of both the STJ varsity soccer team and the Streaks Club team , and he is a member of the Alabama Olympic Development Program Soccer Team . As far as his active involvement in extracurriculars goes , Ian explains , “ I play sports , participate in school competitions , and lead organizations . Even though I ’ m involved in so many things , I ’ m an active part of all of them . I don ’ t want people to think I do all these things simply for my resumé , and I hope I have proven that .”
what ’ s next
“ I want to go to medical school and become a neurosurgeon . As a neurosurgeon , I will be able to make valuable impacts in the medical world , and I will be able to see my impact through the patients I have .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
“ My family ’ s closeness makes me proud . No matter what , we have each other ’ s backs . We encourage each other and are always understanding that life can ’ t go on without bumps in the road .” parents ’ perspective
Tom and Sandy share , “ There are so many things to admire about Ian . He is a very well rounded and inclusive child . He is liked by so many and thus has a very broad group of friends with varying interests . He has always been very responsible and self-sufficient- he knows what needs to be done and when .”
parent-to-parent
“ Always remember that you are your child ’ s role model , so how you treat others , your values , and your work ethic will become the basis of theirs . Life is going to have its rewards and disappointments , and how you handle them is what defines your character- be sure that you model good character .”
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