teen spotlight
photography by Elizabeth Gelineau Photography
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18, Senior at Satsuma High School
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Satsuma High School Yearbook Editor
National Honor Society Member
Camp Seale Harris Counselor
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“Everything is for the taking, but are you willing to work for it?”
his story
Although Ethan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, he
strongly believes that it doesn’t make him different from
anyone else. He explains, “People don’t seem to get that it’s not
because I’m fat or because I eat complete junk- it’s completely
genetic. It fills me with pride knowing that kids look up to me
to show them it isn’t so bad after all.” Ethan uses his experience
in dealing with Type 1 Diabetes to mentor and serve as a coun-
selor to kids at Camp Seale Harris, a diabetes camp. In addition
to volunteering his time and services at the camp, Ethan takes
part in various community service projects and manages the
lighting and sound systems at his church. At Satsuma High
School, he serves as the editor of the school’s yearbook, a role
he has grown to love. He adds, “I am also on the golf team. I
just started last year, but I seem to be a natural at it.”
what’s next
“My goal for the moment, and for a while, has been to become
a physician. I would love to be a pediatric endocrinologist, but
I also want to be an ER doctor because I want to help everyone.
I don’t want to just sit around and wait for a change- I want to
be the change.”
ethan senn
PG (parental guidance) rating
Saraland, AL
“I appreciate the amount of time my parents put in to help me,
and how much they really want me to succeed. I really appre-
ciate how much they push me to be my best and to make sure I
show kindness to everyone I meet."
parents’ perspective
“Ethan truly has an unconditionally loving heart. My heart is filled
with pride and joy as so many people from the community tell me
how kind he is to them, and how he volunteers to help them in one
way or another.”
parent-to-parent
Sabrina and Lonnie share, “Communication is so import-
ant. Teach your child to look at a situation in multiple
ways, to be grateful for the little things, and to help
others even when no one is looking.”
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