Ran for Sophomore class VP, performing a fantastic rap for her candidate speech...
And, despite some people's counsel that it wouldn't work...WON!
Last week she turned 15, which is a pretty great age, even if it's right in between 14 (going to dances) and 16 (being able to date)!
Here are some things I've observed about her this year:
She has successfully navigated the murky waters of high school, and thrived
She has stood up for her values on multiple occasions, even when other LDS friends thought it was too hard
She is the only voice in her health class that advocates abstinence, sexual purity, and conservative definitions of what "Sex" is and isn't
She refused to "smoke" for her part in the school play, instead her director, out of respect for her values, found something else for her to do as a nervous habit
She took part in said play, as her first role - an understudy for Lily Belle in "Curious Savage", performed 2 nights and did a fabulous job!
She attends Seminary, an early morning religion class, getting up at 5 AM (cause a girl's gotta primp) on her own, without complaining
She has been a listening ear to friends in need, without compromising her stand on right and wrong, still learning to be empathetic
On her performance night of the play, the audience was 1/3 to 1/2 family, friends, Church leaders and 2 guests from Canada, who cheered her on! Cause she's that loved!
Katie is someone I admire and love very much. She's my daughter, my friend, my shopping partner, a female advocate in a house of testosterone, a sincere and steadfast young woman.
Happy birthday Katie, only 350 something days till you can date! Sorry dad, but it's gonna happen!
Love,
Mom
2 comments:
This is such a sweet tribute. Love it.
PS- as someone who's had to have that discussion with directors on more than a few occasions, please give her a big ROCK ON for me. It's never fun and always intimidating, and I'm glad that she did and that he supported her!
She is a treasure. I'm grateful to know her.
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