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11 A lthough math and art are polar opposites, both are in Tilby Miller's blood. She has hit on a career that will allow her to combine the two interests. The 18-year-old from Clanton is settling in as a freshman at Auburn University, where she will be laying the groundwork to become an architect. "I would ideally like to design houses," said Miller, who has only been thinking of pursuing architecture for about a year. "I can see myself designing my own and also my friends' homes." But Miller said she is leaving her options open. "If I decide to work on buildings or businesses, I have always had so many ideas for Clanton," said Miller. "I would love to transform all the rundown, empty buildings in town. I have always thought the tops of the two-story buildings would make the coolest lofts/apartments to live in and look over town." Miller won the Alabama Power Foundation's coveted four- year Presidential Scholarship. A graduate of Chilton County High School and valedictorian of her senior class, she is the daughter of Clint Miller, winch truck driver, Transmission Lines-Construction, General Services Complex. For the first time, the foundation is awarding two Presidential Scholarships – one that covers tuition and fees at a four-year public college in Alabama and another that pays for tuition and fees for a two-year degree or technical certification. The scholarships are presented to standout high school seniors who are children of an Alabama Power employee or retiree, and are based on academic achievement, standardized test scores, participation in extracurricular activities and leadership. "I'm one proud daddy," said Clint, adding he was on the job when Tilby called him with the good news. "I let out a yell at work. My boss thought something had happened. It's a big deal for us. I'm so proud that my child has won this scholarship. I thought the company was wonderful before, but this just proves the point." Tilby's mom, Shannon, said although it will be hard to send her off to college, she knows her daughter will have no problem standing on her own two feet. Shannon, Tilby, Clint Miller