teen spotlight
photography by Shelby Berry
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16 , Junior at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
notable
“Kid, You’ll Move Mountains” Engineering Competition
Finalist; AHSAA Cross Country State Finalist; National
Academy of Future Scientists and Technologies Award of
Excellence Nominee; National Youth Leadership Conference
Nominee
quotable
Miles lives by this philosophy: “Actions speak louder than
words.”
his story
Miles exemplifies a compassionate heart and selfless spirit.
He has taken part in countless volunteer opportunities, from
pushing wheelchair bound individuals in a 5K race to assisting
children with special needs. Recently, he organized his own
volunteer organization, Miles of Love, to collect blankets and
socks for the less fortunate. Miles expresses, “I have a heart for
the homeless in our community.” Aside from serving his
community, Miles enjoys participating in church activities,
often leading prayers for weekly youth meetings. He is a
member of McGill Toolen’s cross country and track teams, as
well as the Spanish Club. On top of balancing his
extracurricular activities, Miles is enrolled in several honors
classes and maintains an outstanding GPA. He takes his
education seriously, explaining that his grandfather “taught
(him) to value a good education, and not take it for granted.”
what’s next
Miles wants to become an architect in the future.
miles wentworth
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“I have what you might call a blended family,” Miles explains.
“My parents are divorced and remarried, and I have three
siblings in different households. I am so blessed to have four
parents who love me dearly and three younger siblings who
look up to me. We al