teen spotlight
photography by Lauren Childs
stats
17, Junior at Alabama Christian Academy
notable
National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Jordan
Northington Award for Leadership in Character (Varsity
Softball); Eagle Award for Leadership in Character
(JV Volleyball); Varsity Softball; Athletic Ambassador
quotable
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters
compared to what lies within us.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson
how it began
Whitney thrives on academic challenges, choosing to take
AP and Honors Courses and serving as a member of both the
National and Spanish Honor Societies. She even has a perfect
GPA! Why does she put in so much extra academic effort?
Simply put, she has big plans to thrive in college. Whitney said,
“ I understand that college isn’t for everyone, but college is definitely for me. I believe college will give me that boost I need to
achieve my highest goals and dreams.” In addition to focusing
on her education, Whitney is involved in several sports, namely
volleyball and softball. She is a member of the ACA Varsity
softball team and the Junior Varsity volleyball team.
what’s next
What does the future hold for Whitney? She wants to work in
the medical field, most likely in Pharmacy or Nursing. Overall,
Whitney wants to be remembered as a person who had a positive outlook on life and encouraged others.
PG (parental guidance) rating
Though Whitney is very self-motivated, she credits her parents
with providing her with most of her inspiration. She said,
“They both work very hard so my brother and I can attend a
private Christian school and have all the things we need and
want. Their work ethic and dedication to our family inspires
me to be like them.
whitney hicks
Montgomery, AL
parents’ perspective
Whitney’s parents really appreciate the love and compassion she has
for others. When asked to tell about their daughter, they described
her as a “sweet, caring, and genuine person.” Whitney’s self-motivation and desire to succeed stands out to her parents.
parent-to-parent
Whitney’s parents have always stressed the importance of
education and a strong work ethic, pushing their daughter to challenge herself in all areas. While they do not feel
that they have done anything out of the ordinary to contribute to
her success, they do have one tip to offer: “We do try to be encouraging rather than discouraging and offer constructive criticism. We
understand that she (Whitney) may fail sometimes, but she will
grow from that.”
L26 |
Spring 2016
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