regan patterson Montgomery , AL quotable
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17 , Senior at Alabama Christian Academy
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12th Grade Key Club Representative Baptist South Hospital Teen Volunteer Varsity Girls Soccer Team Member
regan patterson Montgomery , AL quotable
“ To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment .” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
her story
Regan is a part ACA ' s varsity girls soccer team , as well as Pep Club and the Student Action Leadership Team . In addition , she is a member of Key Club , and serves as its senior representative . Outside of school , Regan serves as a leader of her church ’ s youth group , and volunteers her time at Baptist South Hospital . When asked who has provided her with the most inspiration in her life , Regan explained , “ My mom struggles from an autoimmune disease called Multiple Sclerosis ( MS ). MS makes some things difficult , like walking and seeing clearly , but this hasn ’ t stopped her . She is at everything my brother and I are involved in , from sporting events to school field trips . Through all of this , she finds a way to be happy and always thank God .” In all that she does , Regan wants to be remembered as “ someone who could make people happy even when they ’ re having a bad day .”
what ’ s next
Regan shares , “ I want to be a pediatrician because I absolutely adore kids so much , and I also want to be involved in the medical field . To be able to combine my love of children and medicine would be a dream .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
“ One thing that makes me really proud about my family is that my dad , grandfather , brother , and sister all served in the military , which is such a selfless commitment that not only means a lot to me , but to others also .” parents ’ perspective
“ We admire the way Regan handles herself and takes everything in stride ,” Eric and Regina explain . “ She has always been a leader when it comes to her friends , siblings , and younger cousins . She has a way of finding the good in people .”
parent-to-parent
“ Parents should build their children up , and let them know that they are special . Parents should advocate for their children , and let them know that they can be and do anything they set their sights on .”
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