Potential Magazine winter 2012 | Page 23

teen spotlight stats Junior, The Montgomery Academy; 16 years old notable • Class President for the last five years (elected by student body) • Highest GPA for the last five years quotable “I’m looking forward to getting in a new environment and meeting new people from different places when I go to college. To be honest, I’m a bit worried about how I will do my own laundry.” his story William Haynes is a born leader. Whether he’s playing football on a Friday night, competing with the Forensics Club or at a student government meeting, it seems he’s the guy people want in charge. Currently he is serving his fifth consecutive term as class president. “I like making sure everyone’s in the know of what’s going on,” William said. What’s even more impressive is the fact William maintained the highest grade point average for his class four of the five years he served. enjoys the challenge As of now, William’s narrowed down his top college choices to Washington & Lee, University of Virginia, University of North Carolina and Vanderbilt. He’s considering a business or engineering major but hasn’t decided on a career path. “I’m not exactly sure what I want to do, but something that keeps me interested and challenged.” PG (parental guidance) rating “My parents are always encouraging me