Child Highlight: Amanda

Amanda was born several years ago in a land far from where we are now. She was extremely bright and found great delight in regaling us with clever anecdotes, humorous quips, and melodic poetry. She was a very articulate little girl - a natural leader among her peers, yet comfortable discussing current events with adults. I, of course, am a bit biased in my assessment of her prowess. She shares 50% of my genetic material after all.

Amanda and her friend (Summer 1992).

Well, after a while Amanda started to grow. She grew and she grew and she grew! She became Senior Class President in 2006, and she earned her Associates Degree at UVU and graduated from Utah County Academy of Science the same year, in 2007.

Amanda speaking at her high school graduation (Spring 2007)

Amanda is now a Senior at UVU on scholarship. She is majoring in Vocal Performance, and she sings like an angel! She is making plans to do a semester at USU with a friend of ours from when we lived in Louisiana who runs the opera program. She also is a candidate for an internship in Hollywood to observe the scoring of a movie. We are very proud of what she is accomplishing! Our goal for Amanda this year involves increased self-sufficiency.