Kat Boynton
• Youngest of five, with brother & dad in Texas Army National Guard
• Texas Youth Leadership Council Vice President/Region 6 Guard Teen Panel leader
• Goal: attend Hillsong Leadership College, Australia
Arabella Bryant
• Born in Fairfield, CA
• Wants to become pilot, because flying isn’t just a talent but a passion
• Branded military brat from birth
Lily Bryant
•Wants to study engineering
•Favorite authors – Frank Peretti, MONSTER; Rick Riodan, Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus Series
Emarah Cousar
•From Fort Meade, MD, lived all over until father retired from Army when she was 13
• Wants to get into journalism, documentaries or photography
• Loves taking pictures
Zia Johnson
• 2011 Graduate of Emory University, Atlanta, GA with degrees in Psychology & Sociology focused on family dynamics & child/adolescent development
• A Backpack Journalist intern
Angel Montoya-Ornela
• Born in Del Valle, Texas
• Wants to own restaurant, motorcycle shop & houses to lease
• Owns a mini chopper
• Loves to make music videos & box
Alexus Packwood
• Born in Washington, D.C.
• Interested in Criminal Justice
• Spends spare time sketching & drawing
David Spires
• From Savannah, GA
• Graduated from Youth Challenge Academy, Fort Gordon, GA
• Wants to pursue military career
Brittany Taylor
• Taking eight courses, in Marching Band, in Advancement Via Individual Determination Program (college prep program), Health Occupation Student Association member
• Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Brianna Tucker
• From Keller, Texas
• Loves to have fun & get to know people
• Passionate writer
• Music fanatic
Quincy Winder
•Graduated from Youth Challenge Academy, Fort Gordon, GA
• Headed to college in January
• Likes to play sports & go out with friends