teen spotlight
photography by Shelby Berry
stats
17, Senior at Edgewood Academy
notable
Class President; NHS; Spanish Honor Society; Wofford Scholar;
Wendy’s Heisman Finalist; “See You at the Pole” Leader
motto
“‘Take every breath God gives you for what it’s worth’. It’s lyrics
from a Kenny Chesney song, and they’ve always spoken to me
because it reminds you to make the most of every day and to
cherish the time you have,” said Emilee when asked her for her
life’s motto.
her story
Emilee is a well-rounded student who excels in many areas. She
is an athlete, and participates in both the Softball and Cheerleading teams at Edgewood. In both sports, her team has been
awarded the title of State Champion. Emilee says, “Sports have
allowed me to make friendships that I otherwise would not
have made, and it helps take my mind off of things.”
Outside of practice, she is a scholar. Emilee takes her
academics very seriously, and she actively participates in
several honor societies and school clubs. She holds positions of
leadership in both student government and student worship.
She is also a giver, giving back to her community in several
ways, including participating in food drives and charity events.
what’s next
Emilee will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall
as an Honors College student to prepare to attend medical
school, where she hopes to become an otolaryngologist.
PG (parental guidance) rating
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“My parents have never given up on me and they have always
opened as many doors for me as possible so that I can
maximize my potential. They always push me to be the best I
can be and they encourage me to never quit,” says Emilee.
Montgomery, AL
parents’ perspective
Emilee’s parents, Jeff and Laura, admire her honesty and her caring
personality. “She will always try to help someone who is in need.
Emilee is unselfish and humble,” they add.
parent-to-parent
“The best advice we could give another parent is to love
and encourage their child to go after their dreams. When
a failure occurs, help them learn from it and encourage
them to stay positive and continue to pursue their goals.”
L22 |
Summer 2016
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