POW: Elizabeth Newell, 12

“What are you thankful for this holiday season?”

“I’m thankful I’m learning to prioritize.”

“Describe how you are better prioritizing your life.”

“I’m making sure to spend more time with my family and friends before I go to college instead of just focusing on academics and my extracurriculars.”

“When did you realize you needed to start prioritizing?”

“When I realized I was too focused on my stress to take the time to reach out to others, I knew there needed to be a change in my life.”

-Elizabeth Newell, 12