Archive for the Teen of the Month Category

If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?I think of overcoming as pushing through and prevailing over an adversity or anything that is trying in someone’s life. I also think of it as anyone who doesn’t let their adversities consume or completely define them. What is the opposite of overcoming to you? I view the opposite of overcoming as giving up or not fighting in the face of hard times. Letting difficulty or negativity stand in the way of living your life. What famous person do you think overcame well?Mary Frey is someone who I admire

This month’s teen is Kathryn. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?I think overcoming is having the strength to know when you need help and the ability to ask for it. I don’t think anyone can truly overcome something on their own, but that they need to lean on someone for help through it. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?To me the opposite of overcoming is giving up on yourself before you give yourself the chance to succeed. If you have a fixed mindset on what you are capable of then you

This month’s teen is Sophia. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?The definition of overcome is: to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty. Although this is true, it only encompasses part of the picture. When one is overcoming a great challenge they are usually taking a step of faith that God will help them out. Each person also has someone that cares for them on this earth, and the support of that person/people could make a world of positive impact. Another thing that the definition says is that overcoming is dealing with

This month’s teen is Alyssa. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?Overcoming to me is getting over something hard that has happened. It could involve other people as well. It makes me think of an obstacle course and having to get through those hurdles. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?The opposite of overcoming to me is giving up and not trying to get through the challenge. Also, just excepting the untrue fact that things will never get better. What famous person do you think overcame well?Bethany Hamilton is the main person I

This month’s teen is Katie. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?I would think it is someone facing a challenge or not letting fear stop them from doing something. Someone not letting fear stand in their way. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?I think the opposite of overcoming is letting fear drive who you are. It can also affect the decisions you make and steer you in the wrong direction.  What famous person do you think overcame well?I think Joan of Arc had to overcome because at first Joan was born into a

This month’s teen is Joy. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?I would think of staying strong during a hardship and never giving up, even though the odds may be against you. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?For me the opposite of overcoming is giving up and having a negative mindset. Also, putting yourself down and thinking that you can’t overcome the situation. What famous person do you think overcame well?I think Nelson Mandela overcame well. This is because he helped many South Africans overcome racial segregation. Nelson also continued to fight

This month’s teen is Logan. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?When I hear the word “overcome”, I think of God and I think of how He can get you past difficult times. He even helped Jesus overcome hatred and sent him to die on the cross for us. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?I think that the opposite of “overcome“ is to give up. Overcoming means powering through a tough time. What famous person do you think overcame well?I think Martin Luther King Jr. did this well. This is because he

This month’s teen is Esme. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?To overcome means to conquer a problem or something you are struggling with. To tackle the problem and succeed in doing so.  What is the opposite of overcoming to you?The opposite of overcoming means to let a problem own you and tie you down. To let what you are struggling with linger inside of you and keep chipping off your confidence, etc.  What famous person do you think overcame well?I think that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez overcame well when she ran for the U.S. Representative

This month’s teen is Rebecca. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?If someone said the word overcome to me, I would think of someone who is able to fight any obstacles in their life. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?The opposite of overcoming is succumbing to the challenges in your life and allowing them to determine how you live it.  What famous person do you think overcame well?A famous person that I think overcame well is Bethany Hamilton. When the professional surfer got her left arm bitten off in a shark attack,

This month’s teen is Peyton. If someone said the word overcome to you, what would you think of?I imagine overcoming as a river running over rocks and branches in its path. It means staying brave through tough times. What is the opposite of overcoming to you?The opposite of overcoming is letting the obstacles in your path stop you from reaching your goals.  What famous person do you think overcame well?I think Louis Zamperini had an amazing journey of overcoming. Not only did he compete in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, but his plane crashed during WWII and he was put