Determined Kaitlyn Poole Embraces Challenges, New Chances to Flourish
When you get older, you’re gonna know a lot of people from different places, which gives you opportunities, which allows you to meet other people rather than just the people at your school you’ve been to all your life,” Kaitlyn Poole says.
Aspiring Journalist Taylor Brandon Would Love to Cover Formula 1 Racing
Taylor Brandon loves Formula 1. Her father introduced her to it, and she has been fascinated with it since then. In the future, she hopes to be a race-car commentator or even publicist.
Embracing Charisma: Ava Washington’s Journey to Community Involvement
In the future, Washington plans to go to the University of Memphis to further her career. However, she is undecided on what she may want to do. “I’ve changed my mind so many times. Right now, I’m feeling like I want to be an OB-GYN, but at one point I wanted to be a defense lawyer,” the student journalist says.
Ferrari Shakespeare’s Story of Adversity and Breakthrough
Shakespeare has many hopes and dreams for her future, but trauma has shaped many of them, as she encountered personal issues in addition to the bullying. These mental battles created a negative impact on her mindset.
Kirstyn Lyles’ Journey to Her Childhood Dream: Graphic Design
Kirstyn Lyles was reading a book while at daycare after school, just as she always did. While reading, the 8-year-old came across many illustrations of art styles that she really liked. Lyles realized she could do that someday, imagining herself drawing the lines and coloring. The 17-year-old now is working toward that childhood dream.
Laila Henderson’s Lifelong Passion For Music and Science
Since second grade, piano has been a big part of Laila Henderson’s childhood. A year after she started playing, she began to play Christmas recitals in the Flowood area. During her 9th-grade year, she joined the Brandon High School show choir and continued until 10th grade.
Zaniyah Clayborne Learned Strength and Work Ethic from Her Mom
Zaniyah Clayborne plans to attend Holmes Community College this fall to major in liberal arts. “One thing I hope to take away from Youth Media Project are writing skills for college,” she says.
Haley Bradford: Music and Supportive Family Are Her Safe Place
During her years in music, Haley Bradford received several achievements and awards, like making and remaining on the all-state choir for three-plus years, and also fared well on a Disney performance that helped her team achieve all-superior ratings.
Caitlyn Russell Uses ‘Titan Spirit’ To Never Give Up, Even Through Grief
Caitlyn Russell is also currently a junior at Ridgeland High School where she participates in many clubs including the Volunteer Club. She plans to continue to grow and embrace her “titan spirit” for the rest of her years at RHS.
La’Ziyah Walker: A People Person Who Loves Solitude and Writing
“Your only job is to be a student,” her mother regularly told her. Walker’s parents made sure that the separation had as little as possible of an impact on her everyday life. Due to this, she is still achieving academic success and doing well in school.