teen spotlight
photography by Shelby Shubird
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18, Senior at Wetumpka High School
notable
Wetumpka High School SGA President
Alabama Shakespeare Festival “Tomorrow Kid”
Skills USA Broadcasting 2018 Student of the Year
quotable
“Seize the day! No matter how bad it is, try to make it the best
with what you’ve been given.”
his story
Over the past few years, Michael has played large roles in
several River Region area productions, including Hairspray
and Little Abner. In 2017, he was named “Keynote Emerging
Artist of Promise” by the Southeastern Theatre Conference. In
addition, he served as the State Theater Officer for central and
south Alabama during the 2017-2018 school year. When he
isn’t running lines or attending dress rehearsal, Michael serves
as Wetumpka High School’s SGA President, and participates in
the school’s Tribal Council. He holds his school near and dear
to his heart, sharing, “Wetumpka High School is more than just
a school- it’s my home! I've spent the last four years here with
teachers I have looked up to as parents. When asked to share
his best advice for other high schoolers, Michael replied, “You
will have late night study sessions, and you will have your good
days along with the bad. As long as you are yourself, every day
will flow smoothly and it will be the best four years of your
life!”
what’s next
michael armstrong
Titus, AL
Michael plans on majoring in musical theatre in college. His
ultimate goal? “I want to be an actor for live theatre or Broad-
way.”
PG (parental guidance) rating
Michael shared, “No matter what is going on, our parents
always drop what they are doing for us.” He added, “My mother
has showed me that if you keep your faith and keep the dream
alive, anything can happen.”
parents’ perspective
Tiffany is proud of Michael’s determination and “desire to never
give up on the dream.”
parent-to-parent
“It takes a village to raise a child. Wetumpka is our vil-
lage, and without everyone there, Michael would still be
in his little shell. Find your village, let them help, and you
will see a difference.”
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