Presley Mondick

Presley Mondick - Texas
Nomination & Photography by Angie Read Photography
Issue 58 of Inspiring Teens Magazine
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Nomination: Presley is a varsity cheerleader at Concordia Lutheran High School who loves to encourage and motivate others. She is a leader with a genuine and compassionate heart. She is always striving to be a positive role model whether it is helping fellow cheerleaders or helping younger girls reach their goals. She loves to volunteer at church with the youth and always seeking to help those in need. Her faith in the Lord shines within her. She's not only beautiful on the outside, but her inward beauty exudes love towards others.
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Photography by Angie Read Photography

How do you help build confidence in girls of all ages?
I have found that sharing my experiences with girls of all ages helps them relate so much more. When I can fully understand and relate to different girls’ struggles, situations, and questions it helps me encourage them and build them up! Also, applying bible verses that have helped me through my daily life, that I pray will impact them as well.

Give an example of how you have helped inspire someone struggling.
I believe that I have helped inspire someone by simply showing up for them. Pursuing them and encouraging through my actions, and implementing my faith as best as I can. I want them to recognize how strong they really are, and I try my hardest to lead by example.

What are some similarities you see between you and your sister?
My sister and I are very strong minded, hardworking individuals. We both never give up when obstacles come. She also has such a caring heart, that is encouraging. I have loved seeing her bloom into the girl she is today, and I’m so grateful I’ve gotten to be the one to help her!

What are some things you love doing with your family?
 My family is one of the most important things to me, and I love spending quality time with them. Once a week we all get together for a family dinner, it’s one of my favorite days of the week. Any chance that I get a moment with my family I hold close to my heart. We are all very close knit and I thank God for the family He has blessed me with!

Photography by Angie Read Photography

How did you find and why did you choose Angie Read Photography for your photographer?
I found out about Angie Read Photography through my friend, Summer White, who was on her previous Power Team! I saw how amazing the pictures were, all different girls from different schools, and the awesome benefits! Angie Read is so kindhearted and the Power Team is such an awesome thing to be a part of!

What has your experience been like on her power team? What did you love most about it?
I absolutely love being on the Power Team!! It’s so exciting getting to see which location we are going to next, meeting the girls, and the service events that we have! Being apart of Power Team opens so many doors of opportunity and is the highlight to my senior year!

How has God impacted your life?
God is the key to everything in my life, just when I think something is going wrong, He opens another door. He is the one I can/will always be able to rely on, He’s picked me up after countless times of falling down. He’s helped me recognize my full potential and worth. He’s given me the gift of wanting to help people. All I want to do is share what God has taught me to others.

How do you use that to help others?
 I use what God has revealed and taught me to help others and give them someone that they can relate to. Even at times when I am afraid to share, God gives me words to speak. God put us on this Earth to share His love, so I’m trying my best to do just that!

Presley Mondick - Taken by my iPhone

Tell us about your volunteer opportunities through church.
I love helping in the children’s Sunday school at my church, Community of Hope! I have always loved kids and helping teach them, especially about Jesus! I have grown up watching younger siblings and many cousins, so God well prepared me to help teach and take care of children!!

What have you learned about yourself through giving service to others?
 Serving is such a great feeling, knowing that you are helping others without getting anything in return. When I serve others it makes my soul happy, and that hopefully I am making an impact on someone’s life.

Tell us about your cheer career. When did you get started and where are you with it now?
I started cheer 7 years ago, when I was in sixth grade! l had always wanted to be a cheerleader since I was little, but I was so shy, insecure, and fearful. God knew what He was doing when He brought cheerleading into my life. It completely changed who I was, I became confident, stronger, a leader, and most importantly I believed in myself. Now I am a senior in high school, varsity cheer captain, and getting ready to cheer in college. All I can say is God took me out of my comfort zone and changed my life! With God all things are possible!

What is a favorite memory and/or accomplishment with your cheer team?
My absolute favorite cheer memory is from my freshmen year of high school. My team and I won the TAPPS state championship, and it was the best feeling! It was the first time I had ever competed and the team had such a great time together. We all were so close and worked so hard for the moment we had been waiting for!

What do you hope your peers always remember you for after graduation?
I hope to be remembered by my leadership after I graduate. That I did my job to help lead them in the best way possible, that they remember me by my actions and most importantly I hope I reached them through my faith that I have in Jesus!

Presley Mondick - Taken by my iPhone

What is the hardest thing you have ever accomplished, and how did you do it?
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to accomplish is my own insecurities. Though I very well have to battle them daily, God has revealed to me where my strength and beauty lies, which is within!

What advice would you give to someone who wants to be where you are today?
Anything is possible with God, if you want to do something you need to go out and do it!! Never cut yourself short of your greatness! God gives everyone a purpose, believe in yourself and do what you love! Don’t believe in the lies that the world tells you, believe in the truth that God gives you!

What is your favorite activity or pastime that was not in your nomination?
I love to spend time with my family and friends!! Also, I love going to concerts, country dancing, and enjoying quality time with people! The best times I’ve had are when there was never a plan and I just enjoyed myself!

3 Things on your bucket list.
Three things on my bucket list would have to be, traveling to Greece, seeing George Strait in concert, and having my own clothing line!!

Who do you find inspiring?
My mom is the person that I look up to and find inspiring. She is the most beautiful, God fearing, strongest woman I know! She is my best friend and I don’t know where I would be without her!

Look for Presley in issue 58 of Inspiring Teens Magazine!

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