Morgan Clark

Morgan Clark – Pennsylvania
Nomination & Photography by McCartney Photography
Issue 65 of Inspiring Teens Magazine

​Nomination: Morgan Clark is the girl you want to be your best friend. She is full of kindness and shows great dedication in her schoolwork and as a team member on the lacrosse team. She is the light in her parent’s eye and to all that meet her.

Photography by McCartney Photography

​Tell us about your lacrosse career. When did you get started and where are you at with it now?
I started playing lacrosse when I was 9 years old. I began playing for a club team in middle school and played for a club team throughout high school as well. Thanks to my lacrosse club family, I will be attending Westminster College in the fall to pursue my academic and athletic careers.

What do you love most about your lacrosse team?
I love how the sport of lacrosse has brought together such a diverse and talented group of girls and how we have created a family.

What is a favorite memory with your team?
I was finally able to experience a normal season, because of COVID, which included driving home from away games on the bus together. We enjoyed laughing, singing, and celebrating a win or a loss.

What inspiring things about you does your nomination not cover?
Growing up my parents taught me to always be kind and helpful. As early as elementary school, my teachers always commented that I was mature and responsible. These traits have carried on into my high school years, especially on the lacrosse field. My coaches can always count on me to be a team player and to play in any position that would benefit the team. As a senior caption this year, my coach can count on me as a leader to help our young team develop.

What does it mean to you to be a senior captain?
It means that I must be a leader and a role model for the underclassmen. It is very important to me that my teammates feel that they can come to me about anything because as an underclassman, I didn’t feel that I could approach the captains.

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​What else would you like to talk about?
When I moved to South Fayette in third grade, it was difficult to adjust to a new school, make new friends and find something that I was passionate about. I tried many different sports and finally discovered lacrosse in fifth grade. Lacrosse helped to build my confidence, make lifelong friends, and taught me to set goals and work towards them. This led me to my next chapter of playing lacrosse at a collegiate level. Lacrosse is not only my passion but has taught me many important life skills that will help me through my future endeavors.

What legacy do you hope to leave behind as you graduate?
I hope to leave my legacy behind as someone who is kind to everyone. I hope that when my teachers and classmates think of me, they will always remember me as someone who was kind.

As a senior, what has been your favorite accomplishment in your school?
My school holds a Mini-THON event, a 12-hour fundraiser for kids fighting pediatric cancer. I am a part of the class that plans and organizes this event. This has taught me so much about the cause, as well as the work that goes into a large-scale fundraiser. This one-day event brings together our school community by hosting over 800 participants.

How did you find and why did you choose McCartney Photography for your photographer?
Close family and friends had their senior photos taken by Melissa and they raved about her work and how amazing she was to work with. I took one look at her work and immediately loved it. I loved how unique every photo was and her many creative poses and ideas.

What was your experience like? What did you love most about it?
My experience was so much fun and I had a blast! I enjoyed Melissa’s high energy, passion, and dedication to each shot. She was so fun to work with and is truly the most genuine person I have met.

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​If you had nothing to do and all day to do it, where would we find you?
You would find me hanging with my family or friends, playing with my dog, or relaxing by watching a good show or movie. In the summer, you would find me laying by the pool and reading a good book.

Tell us about your family. Where do you fit in and where do you stand out?
I live with my parents, my little sister, and our dog. As the oldest child, my parents have relied on me to be responsible and mature, as well as to be a good role model to my little sister.

What is a favorite family tradition you hope never ends?
I enjoy spending time with my mom and my dad’s side of the family. We enjoy vacationing with family each summer as well as spending holidays together.

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How would your friends describe you?
My friends would say that I am kind, fun, helpful, energetic, and athletic.

What do you and your friends do together in your down time?
My friends and I love to go shopping, go out to eat, and going on double dates with my boyfriend, my best friend, and her boyfriend.

If you were to present a topic to a group of your peers, what would it be?
Another topic that I feel passionate about is hair care and hair styling. Since I was young, I have always enjoyed styling hair. As a little girl, fixing my barbies and baby dolls hair was my favorite thing to do. After I leave a salon, I always come out feeling refreshed and looking my best and I want to make others feel that way too. My dream is to play lacrosse in college, earn a business degree, attend cosmetology school, and open my own salon.

Look for Morgan in issue 65 of Inspiring Teens Magazine!

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