10 teens to watch for in 10 years 2/7/2010 11:42 PM * Name: Katrina Paolini
* Age: 17
* School and grade: South Aiken High School senior
* Family: Parents Sheila and Ron Paolini, sisters Marissa and Stephanie.
* Post-high school plans: Attend Auburn, Georgia Tech or the University of Maryland and majoring in aerospace engineering.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Work for NASA as an aerospace engineer.
* Besides by family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: "Gene Kranz, because he was one of the men who helped shape the U.S. manned space program, which I hope to be involved in."
* An interesting fact: Katrina is involved in many service organizations, including Interact, Serteens and the Beta Club.
* Favorite class: Calculus and government/politics.
* Favorite book: "Deception Point" by Dan Brown.
* Favorite TV show: "NCIS"
* On my iPod: A little bit of everything.
* Comments: From guidance counselor Bruce Wheelon -- "Katrina is a great person. I know she will be a huge success at whatever she does."
* Name: Malcolm Harris
* Age: 17
* School and grade: Ridge Spring-Monetta High School junior.
* Family: Parents Tina and Johnny Hopkins and sister Milnayla Hill.
* Post-high school plans: Going to college, getting a good job, living a good life.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Have a big house and have a family to share my life with."
* Besides by family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: "My Uncle James. He stays on me so my grades will be good so I can go to college."
* An interesting fact: "I play sports almost year-round. I'm with the United Men in my church and I help clean yards."
* Favorite class: Math.
* Favorite book: "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon Draper.
* Favorite TV show: "House of Payne."
* On my iPod: Hip-Hop and R&B.
* My ringtone is: "Pretty Wings" by Maxwell.
* Comments: From principal Mason Cummings -- "As fine a young man as one will meet. Malcolm distinguishes himself as a very well-rounded, ambitious, hard-working individual. His future is as bright as his smile."
* Name: Tracy Bailey
* Age: 18
* School and grade: Ridge Spring-Monetta High School senior.
* Family: Parents Arnold and Christine Bailey, brothers Brandon and Ben.
* Post-high school plans: Will attend USC Aiken to earn a Bachelor's degree in education with a minor in Spanish.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Have a career teaching secondary math. I also hope to be married with a family of my own and live not too far from here."
* Besides by family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: "My friend Chelsie. She has taught me the importance of laughter, to always have fun and to be confident in myself."
* An interesting fact: Tracy is president of RS-M's Beta Club and FFA and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club.
* Favorite class: Calculus
* Favorite book: "Watchers."
* Favorite TV show: "Grey's Anatomy."
* On my iPod: Country, classic rock and rap.
* My ringtone is: "A Little Bit of Life."
* Comments: From principal Mason Cummings -- Tracy "always has been a high achiever in whatever she chooses. Tracy is one of the true joys of doing what we do. She absolutely does her school and community proud."
* Name: Amanda Key
* Age: 17
* School and grade: Aiken High School senior.
* Family: Parents Brian and Lynitta Key and sister Samantha.
* Post-high school plans: Plans to attend Clemson University and major in biological sciences.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Either have my own business or work in a private office as a speech therapist."
* Besides by family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: "Missy Hadden, who has always been a mother figure to me. I hope to have the kindness and joy she has as I grow older."
* An interesting fact: "I've been taking dance since I was three-years-old. I've studied ballet, tap and jazz."
* Favorite class: Calculus.
* Favorite book: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.
* Favorite TV show: "Lost."
* On my iPod: Pretty much anything.
* My ringtone is: "Yellow" by "Coldplay."
* Comments: From guidance counselor Linda Strojan -- "Amanda has it all. She's bright, beautiful and so talented. Whether performing in a ballet or walking the halls of Aiken High School, she's an elegant young woman. We will see more of her in the future."
* Name: Jonathan Larry
* Age: 18
* School and grade: North Augusta High School senior.
* Family: Parents Warren and Mariela Larry; brothers Marcus and Matthew.
* Post-high school plans: To attend college and graduate with a degree in business administration.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Be the owner of my own business and living a successful life."
* Besides by family, the person who has been my greatest inspiration has been and why: "God, because he inspires me to be the best I can be, live the best life I can life and to do the best I can do."
* An interesting fact: "I'm a member of North Augusta High's FBLA and the Beta Club."
* Favorite class: AP English.
* Favorite book: The Bible.
* Favorite TV show: "CSI."
* Comments: From principal Kyle Smith -- "Jonathan has just created a new website for the high school. He has done an excellent job with no fanfare. Jonathan is a true gentleman -- a motivated student, polite, kind and well mannered, a great kid."
* Name: David Coursey
* Age: 18
* School and grade: Aiken County Career and Technology Center (home school Midland Valley High).
* Family: Parents Marilyn and Robert Coursey; brother Andrew.
* Post-high school plans: Attend Nashville Auto Diesel.
* In 10 years I hope to: Be an accomplished technician.
* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest inspiration in my life: "Mark Collins and Jeff Kaney, because they have helped me get where I am now."
* An interesting fact: I like to hunt, fish and just relax."
* Favorite class: Automotive technology.
* Favorite TV show: "Trucks, Extreme 4x4 and Muscle Car."
* On my iPod: Country, some rock and a little Rap.
* My ringtone is: "Ol' Red."
* Comments: From automotive technology instructor Jeff Kaney -- "David is a go-getter and goes above and beyond what is expected of him. David is also a well-rounded technician in the automotive field."
* Name: Courtney Howell
* Age: 18
* School and grade: Midland Valley High School senior.
* Family: Parents Brand and Stacey Howell and brother Connor.
* Post-high school plans: "Go to college, play softball and get a teaching degree."
* In 10 years I plan to: "Have a teaching job and be married with a family."
* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest inspiration in my life: "My youth pastor, Jody Padgett. Mr. Jody was a collegiate athlete and he inspires me to be the best Christian athlete I can be."
* An interesting fact: "I have a terrible habit of biting my fingernails. Most of the time I don't realize I am doing it."
* Favorite class: English
* Favorite book: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
* Favorite TV show: "The Bachelor."
* On my iPod: Country, pop and Christian music.
* My ringtone is: "One Time" by Justin Bieber.
* Comments: From guidance counselor Allison Crow -- Courtney is an all-around student who excels on and off the field. She exhibits dedication and commitment in each sport and stands out among her peers."
* Name: Lindsey Fulmer
* Age: 18
* School and grade: Wagener-Salley High School senior.
* Family: Parents Tony and Alicia Fulmer and sister Lee Ellen
* Post-high school plans: Lee University to obtain a Bachelor's degree in youth ministry.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Be doing what God has planned -- working in the ministry with high school and college kids. Hopefully, I will be married and have a family."
* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest inspiration in my life: "I would have to say (teacher) Mrs. Tami Shaffer. She always makes me do my best and listens to me when I need to be heard. She pushes me to do well."
* An interesting fact: "I'm the president of First Priority. I play golf and have lots of pets, a hermit crab, a fish and rocks!"
* Favorite class: Biology 2.
* Favorite book: The Bible.
* Favorite TV show: "DeGrassi" and "Grey's Anatomy."
* On my iPod: Wide variety of music
* My ringtone is: "Forever" by Drake.
* Comments: From principal Pat Keating: "Lindsey not only leads by her own high standards, she is willing to help those who struggle. Lindsey has a clear vision of what it takes to be a successful person."
* Name: Jennifer Gilmore
* Age: 17
* School and grade: Silver Bluff High School senior.
* Family: Father Eugene Gilmore; brothers Jesse and D.C. and sister Angel.
* Post-high school plans: Attend the University of South Carolina for Navy ROTC and major in psychology.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Have my own private practice or (be with) the psychology division for the U.S. Navy.
* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest inspiration in my life: "My former piano teacher, Pat Adams, because she taught me discipline at a very young age. She is also the best pianist I have ever known or heard, and she is a wonderful Christian influence."
* An interesting fact: Jennifer is the NJROTC academic team commander and the Beta Club president.
* Favorite class: AP English.
* Favorite book: "Madame Bovary" By Gustave Raubert.
* Favorite TV show: "Gilmore Girls."
* On my iPod: "Pink," Taylor Swift, Toby Mac.
* Comments: From guidance counselor Cathy Neal -- "Jennifer is an inspiration to us all. She is a true leader in the NJ unit at Silver Bluff. She is always trying to help others."
* Name: Kendall Rogers
* Age: 16
* School and grade: Silver Bluff High School junior.
* Family: Dad Kenneth Rogers, mom Kendra Barnes; brothers Carlos Barnes, Dallas Rogers Kenneth Rogers Jr.; sisters Charmain Hill and Shantasia Barnes.
* Post-high school plans: To attend college and study sports management and possibly professional sports.
* In 10 years I hope to: "Be a successful young man."
* Besides my family, the person who has been the greatest inspiration in my life: "Coach Al Lown. "He sets great examples and puts me in positions to be successful in life."
* An interesting fact: "I play football, basketball and run track."
* Favorite class: Geometry.
* Favorite book: "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson.
* Favorite TV show:
* On my iPod: "Fresh Prince of Belair."
* Comments: From guidance counselor Cathy Neal - "Kendall is a great athlete/student combination. He loves to play football, basketball and run track. This keeps him focused to make the grades he need to be successful in school. He is always seen doing the right thing."
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