Montgomery , AL quotable
teen spotlight sponsored by Reinhardt Lexus photography by Shelby Shubird
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17 , Senior at LAMP
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Bridge Builders of Alabama Co-President Montgomery Humane Society Volunteer National Honor Society Treasurer
janet breckenridge
Montgomery , AL quotable
“ Carpe diem- seize the day .” Janet explains , “ When I first saw these words in a Phineas and Ferb episode , I decided to apply it to my life immediately . No longer did I sit around and wait , I learned I could do things on my own !”
her story
Janet is a member of several honor societies , and holds leadership positions in Drama Club , Anime Club , and Glee Club . She credits her Epistemology teacher , Mr . Michael Thornton , with providing her the most guidance and inspiration in her high school life , sharing , “ My teacher made a comment that changed my perspective on the separation of math and art- that there was no divide . It was in this moment that I knew I wanted to study math to apply to art .” Janet is dedicated to improving the world she lives in . She volunteers at the Montgomery Humane Society and Fort Rucker , and has been very politically active , petitioning to Alabama Senators for Net Neutrality and organizing a rally for Montgomery teens . In all that she does , Janet wants to be a known as “ a muse- an inspiration to others .” She adds , “ I want people to see and remember the best in me .”
what ’ s next
“ I ’ d like to be able to apply many of my areas of interest to my career- and I have a lot ! I love philosophical math , creative writing , musical theatre , pattern-based art , and psychology .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
“ I am very glad that my mom and dad went against societal norms and started dating . They married during a time in Korea when it wasn ’ t common or widely accepted to marry a foreigner .” parents ’ perspective
Jami is proud of Janet ’ s “ creativity , compassion , and desire to help others .”
parent-to-parent
“ Be keen students of your children and encourage them to pursue what they love .” James and Jami raised Janet to study hard , and study what she loves , as well as give generously to others . They recommend other parents do the same for their children .
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