Montgomery , AL quotable
photography by Shelby Berry
teen spotlight stats
18 , Senior at Saint James
notable
Interpersonal Relations Youth Leadership Buddy of the Year 2015-2016 ; Senior Class President ; SGA Vice-President ; Jimmy Hitchcock Award Nominee ; Peer Leader Program ; Youth Legislature Best Delegate Nominee
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Montgomery , AL quotable
“ Today is the day the Lord has made . Let us be glad and rejoice in it ” - Psalms 118:24
his story
Colton thinks his best quality is being well-rounded , and after reviewing his resume of accomplishments , we definitely agree ! He is a part of several organizations at Saint James , from Youth Legislature and Government Club to SGA and the National Honor Society . When Colton is not serving as leader and member of Interact Club , Robotics Pep-Team , and Mu Alpha Theta , he can be found on the baseball field- he is on Saint James ’ varsity team . The driving force behind all Colton does is his desire to make a positive impact on people . He explains , “ Everyday I hope that someone will smile or feel better because of some action I took . I want to be remembered as a person who always carries a smile , has a kind personality , remains firm in his beliefs , and shows respect to all he meets .”
what ’ s next
“ I want to be a general dentist or an orthodontist ,” says Colton . “ This is a rewarding job because a dentist gets to see his patients progress . To see a patient leave happy is a reward in itself .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
Family is a major part of Colton ’ s life , as the youngest of five children . “ I am proud of the diligence my family puts into everything they work on in life . No matter how large or small the task , my family seems to give their best effort .” parents ’ perspective
Mimi and Bruce admire Colton ’ s kindness and positive attitude . “ He has a genuine love for God and people . In the last three years , Colton has undergone three shoulder surgeries while maintaining an amazing attitude . He has worked hard to return to sports , with much time invested in physical therapy .”
parent-to-parent
Colton ’ s parents encourage other parents to “ create an atmosphere of love , communication , and respect . Be involved in your children ’ s lives , but give them enough freedom to make their own decisions . A great place for time together is at the dinner table with no cellphones .” www . potentialmagazine . com Winter 2016
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