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31 include National Honor Society president, Student Government Association chaplain, Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society, Beta Club and Key Club. "Kendall is a bright star for us and has a smile on her face all the time," said Fort Dale Academy's David Brantley. "In my many years as principal, I have not come across a student more deserving of this kind of recognition than Kendall. She's personable, has impeccable character and is one of those students who does the right thing." Serving in the community is an important part of Kendall's life. As a member of the Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO) Southern Division Chapter with her parents, she has volunteered at Greenville City Fest, the Hank Williams Festival, yard sales, Relay for Life and 5K events. She is in a school service club called Experiencing Community Helping Others (ECHO) and is a Camellia Girl Ambassador for the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce. One of Kendall's favorite projects through ECHO has been hosting Princess Days, which she and her friends initiated. Dressed as Cinderella, Kendall and friends, who wear princess costumes, turn into every little girl's dream. Kendall has become "Cinderella" for community events such as fundraising runs and last Halloween's "Trick or Treat" festivities in Greenville and Georgiana. "It's a lot of fun. We just hang out with the kids, and have princess karaoke and let them color pictures," Kendall said. "I love kids because I get to play with them and be funny. I get to be a 6-year-old again." Kendall is also a talented athlete who was one of the original players on the school's first varsity soccer team, formed during her freshman year. She was named the 2015 Most Valuable Defensive Player and was team captain. Kendall was a cheerleader for the football and basketball teams. In 2015, she was named an Alabama Independent School Association All- Star Cheerleader and a Universal Cheer Association All-American. She has worked for the past two years at a movie theater, where she sells tickets and concessions, and monitored the auditoriums. Kendall's mom said it's no surprise her daughter is a go-getter. "Trea and I were always so involved in the community when Kendall was little, and we had to drag her along with us," said Susan. "She saw how much it meant to us. I think it was instilled in her when she was young, and she kept doing it." Kendall said her family is the "biggest and best" part of her life. She lives in what she calls the family neighborhood with her grandparents, two aunts, an uncle and cousins just down the road. Since graduation, Kendall has begun spreading her wings. She is spending the summer at her family's cabin in Gulf Shores, and working at the Hangout, a popular area restaurant, and Shades Sunglasses and Casual Apparel at the Wharf. "I'm very proud of Kendall," said Trea. "She's done everything we've asked her to do. She is the type of child who feels like she's failing if she makes a 'B,' even though that's not true. She's amazing." Kendall received the Presidential Scholar Award at a luncheon at Corporate Headquarters on June 13. Her name was added to a plaque in the Corporate Headquarters atrium listing all the Presidential Scholars since the program was established in 1991. "I congratulate Kendall on receiving this award," said CEO Mark Crosswhite. "Although she is just starting out on the road of life, she has already accomplished so much through her work in the community and her academic achievements. We are truly proud to count Kendall as part of our Alabama Power family. I know she will continue to represent us well in the years to come."

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