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Homewood , AL quotable
teen spotlight photography by Gretchen B . Photography
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18 , Senior at Evangel Christian School
notable
Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society Member ; Lakeshore Foundation Volunteer ; YoungLife Student ; Key Club

ireland grace hendrix

Homewood , AL quotable

Ireland ’ s motto is : “ Be kind and love others , no matter the circumstances .”
her story
Ireland Grace Hendrix has been a homeschool / co-op student during her educational years , allowing her to exercise her natural independence and travel extensively . She is enrolled in the University of Alabama ’ s Early College program , and she is a member of the Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society . Outside of her academic endeavors , Ireland participates in ballet , jazz , and musical theatre at Backstage Dance Centre in Homewood . She works as a nanny for four families in her neighborhood and as a model for local boutiques , and she is a member of The Church at Brook Hills , where she is a Bible study leader and a Student Missions Team participant . Through the Missions Team , she has been on mission trips to places such as Nicaragua , Haiti , and New York . She offers her time and resources to several volunteer organizations , including the Lakeshore Foundation , a program that enables people with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions to lead healthy and independent lifestyles . Ireland recently led an education drive for Louisiana flood survivors , collecting over $ 1,500 in donated school supplies along with handwritten notes for the affected students .
what ’ s next
“ I hope to earn my nursing degree and use that to become a travel nurse , and then eventually become a CRNA .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
Ireland shares , “ My family has provided the most inspiration for my life and made me who I am today . No matter how different we may be , we always support each other ’ s goals and ambitions .” parents ’ perspective
John and Tanya admire Ireland ’ s self-discipline . They add , “ Through practice , repetition , and time management , she is able to stay the course and accomplish her goals . We provided opportunities and a variety of experiences for Ireland . By doing so , she has been able to grow , encounter , connect , and feel what life has to offer and map out her own path .”
parent-to-parent
Ireland ’ s parents stress the importance of communication , explaining , “ We have always been intentional in our communication with Ireland . Communication is about more than just exchanging information . It ’ s about understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information .”
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