teen spotlight photography by Brooke Glassford / Colorbox Photography
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17 , Senior at Alabama Christian Academy
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Principal ' s Award Winner ACA Marching Band Drum Major President of the Chorus Presidential Leadership Institute Team ( PLI ) Member
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“ Don ’ t be pushed by your problems . Be led by your dreams .” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Garrett Davie
Alabama Christian Academy his story
Garrett shared his favorite thing about attending Alabama Christian Academy is “ that I can build relationships with the students and teachers and be able to glorify God .” Garrett is in the ACA marching band , chorus , and the Chamber Choir . He is the drum major for the marching band and the President of the chorus . When asked how he wants to be remembered , he answered , “ I want to be remembered for how I made people feel . I want to be remembered for loving people for who they are and not judging them .”
what ’ s next
Garrett sees himself becoming a prosecutor or a full-time model in the future . He shared , “ I love fashion and how clothing makes me feel . I love how fashion could speak to someone without saying a word and how what you are wearing tells your story .”
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
Garrett shared , “ I ’ m most proud of my parents because they work so hard and tirelessly so that I can have everything I am destined to have . My mom has provided the most inspiration because she pushes me to be better and expresses how much I need to use my light and my voice to make a difference to glorify God .” In addition to the guidance from his parents , the best advice he ever received was from a teacher who told him , “ Leadership takes stubbornness ; and that to build character you must go through suffering .” parents ’ perspective
Garrett ’ s mom , Tracy Davie , shared , “ What I love most about my son is that he is one of the most respectful , caring , and encouraging children of God . I have watched him overcome adversities with ease , and because of that , I admire his strength , courage , endurance , faith , perseverance , love , and all he shows to his family and friends .” parent-to-parent
Tracy Davie and Garrett Davie Sr .' s advice to other parents would be “ pray for and with your children . And pray that God would look into their hearts and help them achieve every burning desire they may have .”
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