Teen Spotlight: Angeles Gonzalez-Ansaldi
stats: 17, Senior at Montgomery Catholic
notable:
- Ben and Alice Tokarz Memorial Scholarship Winner
- Most Outstanding Student
- President’s List
- Academic GPA Award
- Key Club 50+ hours of Service Award
- Distinguished Young Woman of Montgomery County
quotable: “There is always something to be grateful for.”
her story: Angeles shared “My favorite thing about attending Montgomery Catholic is the fact that it allows me to live out my Catholic faith and that we are all a family. Everything about it is wonderful, and I could not be more grateful to attend such a fantastic school.” She is very involved at her school. She is Archdiocese of Mobile SEARCH Team, president of Key Club and Pro-Life Club, she is a member of National Honor Society, Young Women’s Leadership, SGA, Alabama River Region Ballet Youth Company, and Spirit Club. She was also chosen as the co-director for the SEARCH Retreats this year.
what’s next: Angeles shared, “I want to pursue a career in clinical psychology. I’ve always had a passion for helping people, and this career field is perfect for that. I would love to play a part in someone’s story and make a difference in their lives, as well as the mental health profession as a whole.”
PG (parental guidance) rating: Her family makes her proud because they are always therefor each other. “My mom and dad have definitely been my #1 inspiration throughout my life. They inspire me in the way they carry themselves, how they love the people around them, and so much more. They have both been my stronghold in times of weakness, they encourage me to never give up, and I could not be more grateful for their love and support.”
parents’ perspective: Her parents, Maria Adela Ansaldi and Gerardo Gonzalez, shared the thing they admire most about Angeles is her smile. She has a joyful, bubbly personality and is resilient. They shared, “She is very smart and always gives her best effort. She can be feeling down but she still manages to cheer up everybody around her. She has her opinion about things and is not shy about sharing them with others. She is a devout Catholic, and she takes her religion seriously but happily.”
parent-to-parent: “Take time to be with their kids, ideally teach by example, be a source of encouragement and reassurance. And never be afraid of saying (as a parent) ‘I was wrong, I am sorry.’”
