Future nurse’s advice to peers: Stay in school

Ayanna Flores

“Just over five months ago,” said Ayanna Flores, “I was blessed with a baby brother, Sebastian. Loving and caring for my brother has only increased my resolve to study hard and reach my goals so I can set the right example for his future.

Having a baby brother has convinced me that I am nowhere close to being ready for having the responsibility of my own children. My advice to other teenage girls -- stay in school, study!”

School: Pearland High School
Name: Ayanna Flores
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Accomplishments: Member of the track team and an excellent student. A personal accomplishment she is proud of is, “Despite my father’s passing,” said Ayanna, “I have excelled in school and track. I never give up! The most important thing in the world to me is my family, I want to make them proud.”
Favorite class: “Geometry. Mrs. Morris is my favorite teacher.”
Favorite Things to Do After Class: “I love to socialize and hang out with my friends.”
Favorite book: “The ‘Twilight’ series”
Favorite Website: Facebook
Favorite song: “Right by My Side” by Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown
Favorite TV show: “ ‘Jersey Shore’ makes me laugh.”
Favorite movie: “ ‘The Notebook’ is very romantic.”
Ambition: “After college, I want to work as a neonatal nurse. I know that it takes a certain constitution to nurse the most ill, but I definitely have what it takes.”