Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Kendall “Riley” Anderson
Forsyth Woman celebrates women of all ages, including rising stars in elementary, middle and high school. Kendall “Riley” Anderson has been an integral part of her community as one of LEAD Girls of NC’s most promising members. At just 13 years old, Riley has managed to stay on top of her grades as a honor […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Ximena Angulo-Arellano
Ximena Angulo-Arellano is currently in the 9th grade and attends Early College at Forsyth Tech. With two years of experience with LEAD Girls of NC through Flat Rock Middle School, she has been inspired by having the ability to empower girls and learn that girls are just as capable as anyone else of accomplishing anything […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Jada Senn
Fourteen-year-old Jada Senn has been an active member of LEAD Girls of NC for four years, learning to boost her confidence and also learning new hobbies. LEAD (Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams) Girls of NC is an organization that believes every girl deserves a chance to be seen, heard, valued, and equipped. Knowing that their resources […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Ariyanna’ Burton
As LEAD Girls of NC’s very first High School Ambassador, Ariyanna’ Burton has an impressive resume for being only a junior at North Forsyth High School. After becoming involved in LEAD (Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams) in the sixth grade, she has gained confidence, sharpened her social skills, and strengthened her leadership capabilities, which prepared her […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Madison Edmunds
PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Madison “Maddy” Edmunds carries a full plate at only 14 years of age. After becoming involved in LEAD Girls of NC (Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams) at age 11, she has gained confidence, sharpened her social skills, and strengthened her leadership capabilities. An organization designed to prepare low-income and/or at-risk preteen […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Ava Shearin
West Forsyth High School senior Ava Shearin has demonstrated a tremendous passion for helping her community throughout her middle and high school careers. Having been involved in Key Club and Crosby Scholars, she has mastered the art of balancing a prolific academic and philanthropic workload with her social life. Through Crosby Scholars, Ava was involved […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Janie Peterson
As a senior at West Forsyth High School, Janie Peterson keeps a full schedule packed with academics, volunteer work, sports, and hobbies. As the president of West Forsyth High School’s Mindfulness and Meditation Club, Janie has learned helpful techniques for staying grounded and managing stress and anxiety. After working her way up from a charter […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Kelly Mills
Calvary Day School student Kelly Mills is ambitious, intelligent, and possesses a passion for giving back to her community. By speaking to Kelly on the phone, you would never detect that she is only a senior in high school. As a well-spoken member of five National Honor Societies and the National Speech & Debate […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Myla Dent
At only 12 years old, Hanes Magnet School student Myla Dent succeeds academically, athletically, and philanthropically. As an honor roll student and a member of her school’s Diversity Book Club, Myla has a passion for reading and language. In fact, her favorite subject to study is Spanish, which she thoroughly enjoys learning and speaking. […]
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Ainsley Williams
Mount Tabor High School senior Ainsley Williams knew from a young age that she had a knack for the arts, having self-taught herself how to sew, crochet, and embroider. With the help of a supportive family who encouraged her to embrace her creative side and enroll in various art courses, Ainsley has used her […]
