teen spotlight
photography by Shelby Shubird
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17, Junior at Evangel Christian Academy
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Resurrection Catholic Church Youth Advisory Council Chaplain
Salvation Army Volunteer
Key Club Webmaster
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Cet-Ki lives by these words: “You never know what you are
good at unless you try.”
his story
Cet-Ki is passionate about photography- his work has been
displayed at the Kentuck Festival, the Wynton Blount Cultural
Center, the Armory Learning Arts Center, and Jackson Hospi-
tal. He serves on the Youth Advisory Council at Resurrection
Catholic Church and volunteers at the Salvation Army in his
spare time. At Evangel Christian Academy, Cet-Ki serves as the
webmaster for Key Club. He enjoys participating in oratorical
contests and has received first place awards for several years in
a row. Cet-Ki participates in such a wide variety of extracur-
ricular activities as a result of advice his grandfather gave him:
“Always look for an opportunity to learn and get involved in
different things. That is a great way to discover your passion.”
what’s next
“I want to be a cyber criminologist and work for the FBI.” He
explains, “I feel that with the latest advancements in technolo-
gy, crimes committed online are happening more frequently. In
becoming a cyber criminologist, I can help catch criminals that
hide behind their computers.”
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PG (parental guidance) rating
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“My family members are humble people who do not mind
standing up and taking charge. They never expect recognition
for simply doing what’s right. They are successful, educated
people who can easily be called role models. They have instilled
these qualities in me.” He adds, “My mother has provided
the most inspiration in my life. She continues to give me
much-needed advice and loving support.”
parents’ perspective
When asked what she admires most about Cet-Ki, Felicia respond-
ed, “He is very humble and really cares about things most teens do
not consider to be important, like spending time with his family. I
can remember when he turned sixteen last year. I wanted to plan a
large party with his friends. He quickly informed me that he would
prefer going out with his family instead.”
parent-to-parent
Felicia and Cedric stress the importance of seeing your
child as an individual, emphasizing, “Never use someone
else’s child as a measuring stick for your child. Each child has their
own unique qualities and traits.”
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