teen spotlight
photography by Lizzy Nicole Photography
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17, Senior at Hueytown High School
notable
Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school
Has run track since 4th grade
The American Legion’s Boys State program
Purple and Gold Club
quotable
“Just because I laugh a lot, doesn’t mean my life is easy. Just because
I have a smile on my face every day, doesn’t mean that something
is not bothering me. I just choose to move on, and not dwell on all
the negatives. Every new moment gives me the chance to renew.”
how it began
In March 2013, Christopher McRae’s mother lost her battle with
stage-four stomach cancer. Since then, his grandparents have
stepped in to raise Christopher like th Z\