teen spotlight
photography by Brooke Glassford / Colorbox Photography
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17 , Senior at Tallassee High School
notable
A Honor Roll 9th-10th AB Honor Roll 11th Class Rank 5 out 111 GPA 4.12
Priscila Avila
Tallassee High School quotable
" If you have a dream , then you shouldn ' t give up no matter what . You can ' t be successful if you don ' t fail .”
her story
When asked her favorite thing about attending Tallassee High School , Priscila shared , “ My favorite thing about attending my school is getting to learn something new everyday .” Priscila excels academically and is ranked number five in her class of 111 students . With her 4.12 grade point average , she has been added to the A Honor Roll and AB Honor Roll . Priscila recently joined Tallassee ’ s first ever girl ’ s soccer team . When asked what most people don ’ t know about her , Priscila shared , “ Most people see me as ‘ quiet ’, but I am extroverted when I am with friends and people I am close with .” She had this advice for incoming freshmen : “ Take it one day at a time . Enjoy your four years because they go by fast . Surround yourself with people who uplift and support you .”
what ’ s next
Priscila shared that she is interested in pursuing a career in nursing after high school . When asked what got her interested in the career field , she explained that she was drawn to nursing because of the thought of helping others .
PG ( parental guidance ) rating
Priscila is proud of the culture she comes from . When asked who has inspired her the most in her life , Priscila answered , “ My parents have provided the most inspiration in my life because they support the decisions I make .” parents ’ perspective
Priscila ’ s parents , Juan and Magdalena Avila , shared that they admire how smart and hard working Priscila is . They are proud of the way she treats others , her kindness , and her view of life . Magdalena shared , “ My role has been by educating , reminding her to stay on track , and supporting her through everything .”
parent-to-parent
Magdalena had this advice for other parents : “ As a parent , I would say the same thing I tell my daughter , parents should support their child through everything .”
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