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from the publisher contributors Giving Thanks publisher Pam Mashburn We at Potential feel incredibly blessed to bring great tips and articles to our readers – and yes, we learn a lot along the way – such as: managing editor Angie Hayden art director • Vintage-rinse skinnies are in! • It’s okay to declare that you are an undeclared major. • Colleges have student success centers with free tutors (who knew?!). • The crazy athlete parents can hurt their kids chances for college teams (just as we suspected!). • Sophomore year is a good time to start taking the ACT (already behind!). • Suicide amongst younger teens is on the rise (not good!). • Universities offer extra benefits for ROTC students (more than we thought!). • Snapchatting is a great dating tool (well, this is debatable). • There are still cool gifts left to buy teens (thank goodness!)! Heather Cooper graphic design Heather Cooper Shelby Berry editorial contributors Angie Hayden Savanna Pruitt Racheal Lunn Dr. Hal Fulmer Len Silverman Michael Lux Allison Faircloth Cortlin Chavis Alabama GRIT Alabama Army National Guard marketing & social media Angie Hayden countdown-to-college workshop coordinator Don’t forget to share any valuable information you come across– remember, we’re all in this together! Many blessings to you and your family this Thanksgiving and Christmas season! Savanna Pruitt eNewsletter Savanna Pruitt web Heather Cooper Shelby Berry photography Shelby Berry Brooke Glassford/Colorbox Photographers Ashley Newman Photography Alabama Army National Guard pam mashburn [email protected] 334-578-7810 sales Christina Bennett Kristina Boddie distribution manager Amber Estes Countdown-to-College Testimonials We used the information we received in 2015 to help out son get over $825k in scholarships." - Terry J., Monroe County H.S. This really helped me see the process of college admissions. It made college seem less scary!" -Hyrum M., Homewood H.S. A great overall workshop! It is so important for parents/students to hear about all of the options available. - Leigh B., Prattville H.S. 6 | Winter 2017 www.potentialmagazine.com questions & comments to [email protected] subscriptions & nominations Yearly subscriptions & Teen Spotlight nomination forms are available at www.potentialmagazine.com potential is published by exploreMedia. exploreMedia © 2017. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. Editorial content verified but not guaranteed. 7956 Vaughn Road, #331 Montgomery, AL 36116 P: 334-578-7810 F: 866-587-2517