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stats: 17, Senior at Paul W. Bryant High School
notable: University of Alabama Early College Ambassador, Tuscaloosa Children’s Center Junior Board Member , Paul W. Bryant Peer Leader
quotable: Seara lives by these words: “If everybody likes you, then you’re doing something wrong. Be your own self, and stay optimistic.”
her story: Seara is determined to make sure she’s getting the most out of her school career, and is already making strides to succeed in college. She is dually enrolled in the University of Alabama’s Early College, and is an ambassador for the program. At her high school, Seara is involved in the Future Business Leaders of America, the National Technical Honor Society, and Yearbook Committee. She is both an ambassador and a peer leader for her school. When asked how she wanted to be remembered, Seara responded, “I’d like to be remembered from high school as being the student who was a go-getter, hard worker, confident, and someone who lightens up any room with joy. I want to be successful, and I know that it may be a hard journey, but it’ll all be worth it in the end.”
what’s next: “I live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and there isn’t much for kids my age to do. Most of the structures that are built are geared towards college students. Therefore, I’d like to become an entrepreneur with a business for teens.”
PG (parental guidance) rating: Seara credits her mother with encouraging her to be her best and never give up on her goals. She adds, “What makes me proud about myself is how driven I am, and that’s thanks to my family for always pushing me.”
parents' perspective: Venus and Sherman admire Seara for “always having a positive attitude.”
parent-to-parent: Venus shares, “My advice to other parents would be to let kids be themselves, and to give constructive criticism when the need arises.”
