Name:
Darryel Patton

Age: 12

City: Nashville, TN

Grade: 7th

What is your dream job and why?
I want to be a veterinarian because I love animals.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
I like to draw.

Who is your biggest crush?
Princeton from Mindless Behavior

What’s your fave song to jam out to right now?
Tonight we are young

If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
I would change global warming.

What does empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means to strengthen others and your self.

What are your plans after high school?
I plan to attend college.

How have you helped someone in your life lately?
Yes, I have helped my mom because she always supports me.

Who is your role model and why?
Yes, my brother because he went to college and I want to follow his foot steps.

Name: Re’Gan Brown

Age: 13 years

City: Nashville,TN

Grade: 8th

What’s your DREAM  job and why?
My dream job is  to be a Pediatrician because I like working with babies and children.  It’s my chance to make a difference in the world!

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
My hobbies are art  & crafts, photography, and making bracelets.

What does empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment to me  means to have the power  to lift up others around you.

What are your plans after high school?
I want to attend college and start my journey of becoming a top Pediatrician!

How have you helped someone in your life lately?
I’ve helped someone lately when I gave advice to a friend who was in need and in a difficult situation

Who is your role model and why?
My biggest role model is my  granny because she is a hard worker and motivates me to be a better person.

Name: Mykala Simmons

Age: 14 yrs. old

City: Nashville,TN

Grade: 8th

What’s your dream job and why?
My dream job is to be a nurse (registered nurse RN) or a professional basketball player.

Which hobbies do you enjoy?
I love to play basketball, volleyball, and stepping!

Who is your favorite artist?
Beyonce, hands down!

What’s your favorite song to JAM out to right now?
Frank Ocean ‘Thinking bout you’

If you could change one thing about the world,what would it be?
I would change the prices so everything is not so expensive

What does empowerment mean to you?
Empowerment means to me to have power in yourself and to believe in yourself.

What are your plans after high school?
I plan to attend Vanderbilt University

How have you helped someone in your life lately?
I helped my best friend Bryana Wilson with her boyfriend problems.

Who is your role model and why?
My role model is my mom because she is a wonderful and loving person who always supports me in life.