teen spotlight
photography by Cindy Shaver Photography
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16, Junior at Holly Pond High School
notable
Kiwanis Youth Award Recipient
2017 Miss Alabama’s Outstanding Teen Academic Award
Recipient
Johns Hopkins University Youth Leadership Forum for
Advanced Medicine and Healthcare Participant
quotable
“Work hard in silence; let success make the noise.”
her story
Kirsten is a standout student at Holly Pond High. She is a
member of the FFA, Key Club, and the SGA, among others.
Kirsten enjoys participating on the track and field, cross coun-
try, and basketball teams. She was a National Junior Olympics
Qualifier for the High Jump in 2017, and an AHSAA Heptath-
lon participant. Kirsten enjoys donating her time and services
to her community, and works with both the Children’s Miracle
Network and Cullman Caring for Kids. When asked how she
wants to be remembered, Kirsten expressed that she wants to
be seen as “someone who was uplifting and encouraging to
others.” Kirsten wants all students to remember this: “Don’t try
to act a certain way to blend in, you are meant to be your own
person.”
what’s next
Kirsten shares, “I would like to obtain a degree in biomedical
sciences, and later continue to medical school and become a
dermatologist.
kirsten campbell
PG (parental guidance) rating
Kirsten is proud of her family’s hard work and perseverance,
adding, “My parents have been the source of most of my
inspiration. They are constantly encouraging me to pursue my
dreams and to better myself. They make a lot of sacrifices for
me which I am very grateful for—that inspires me.”
Cullman, AL
parents’ perspective
Chris and Melinda remark, “Kirsten is a very intelligent, inde-
pendent, well-rounded young lady that possesses a strong moral
compass. She is not afraid to show who she is or what she believes
in, despite if it is popular.”
parent-to-parent
Melinda emphasizes, “Promote reading! Buy tons of
books. Promote learning and the value of an education.”
She adds, “Give guidance and reminders constantly. Help
them run through their to do lists. They are not ready to be on their
own just yet.”
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