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17, Senior at Saint James School
notable
Senior Class Treasurer
Jimmy Hitchcock Award Nominee
Saint James Peer Leader and Ambassador
quotable
“My life motto is Love does, which comes from a very wise man
named Bob Goff. I have a reminder that goes off on my phone
every day at 8 a.m. that says Love does, to remind me that love
is an action.”
her story
At Saint James School, Annie is a member of several clubs and
academic groups, including the National Honor Society, Youth
Judicial and Legislature, and the FCA Leadership Team. She is
also on the varsity volleyball and basketball teams, and serves
as the school’s mascot between her own sporting events. Out-
side of school, Annie is an instrumental member of her church.
She shares, “I am very active in my youth group, attending
Sunday and Wednesday nights regularly, as well as youth trips.
Last summer, I helped lead Girl Talk, a middle school girls’
bible study. I enjoy going on mission trips- I have been to Haiti
twice, and the Dominican Republic. I plan to go to Kenya this
summer.”
what’s next
“I want to be a nurse. I think I want to serve on a mission for a
while to help provide medical care to those who don’t receive it
regularly. I plan to do that short-term, and eventually work at a
hospital in the U.S.”
annie skoneki
PG (parental guidance) rating
Montgomery, AL
She says, “Whether it’s in Alabama, Florida, or Texas where
family members live, if our friends or family need us, we do
everything we can to be there.” She adds, “The person who has
inspired me the most is my mom. She is as close as it gets to
perfect. I have never met anyone who is a better communicator
or a better friend.”
parents’ perspective
Kim and Scott share, “Annie always sees the good in people and is
big on second, third- really endless chances. She has shown time
and time again that taking the high road is the right thing to do-
somehow she makes it look easy.”
parent-to-parent
“Don’t push your child too much or go into something
with preconceived expectations. Just because you loved
something doesn’t mean they will. You’ll see their gifts
developing- identify those and encourage them.”
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Summer 2018
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