Potential Magazine August 2014 | Page 32

teen spotlight photography by Lauren Childs stats 17, Senior at Saint James School notable Student Ambassador, President of the Government Club, Youth Governor, SGA Secretary, National Honor Society, Conference on National Affairs attendee, Volleyball Area and Regional Champion, Tennis Singles, Doubles, and Team Sectional Champion quotable Cassie says the greatest advice she’s ever received was from her dad, who taught her that it’s best to “always have a PMA: Positive Mental Attitude.” how it began Cassie Sadie stays pretty busy, being involved in many leadership programs and political organizations. She was elected the President of the Government Club, SGA Secretary, Youth Governor and Secretary of State. She’s a Student Ambassador, Peer Leader at Saint James and a part of Wyldlife, Youth Group and SEARCH retreat leadership teams at church. Cassie’s extracurricular activity list doesn’t end there. Samantha Pieper, guidance counselor at Saint James pointed to Cassie’s athletic abilities, calling her “one of our best tennis players.” She is the Tennis Singles, Doubles and Team Sectional Champion. When asked what inspires her the most, Cassie said, “Jesus is my inspiration. I strive to model my life after His because there is no better example.” what’s next “I don’t know for sure what I want to do for a living, but I’m currently considering politics, creative writing, journalism and ministry,” said Cassie. cassie sadie Montgomery, AL PG (parental guidance) rating “I’m so proud to be in a family where we’re comfortable being ourselves and knowing who and whose we are,” said Cassie. parents’ perspective Ashley Sadie admires her daughter Cassie’s passionate faith in God, which she says is “evident in her daily choices.” As parents, the Sadies are committed to instilling positive qualities within their daughter and reinforcing the unlimited potentia