SHORELINES

11 a p c s hor e l i n e s.c om | 2016 Vol :1 ASHLEY LANIER Award Year: 2015-16 from Lake Mitchell HOBO Hometown: Clanton, Chilton County Current School: Auburn University at Montgomery Hardest interview question: "They asked who I look up to and why. I said my Mom because she's been a single mom most of my life and has provided so much for my sister and me. She has basically pushed us to the best we can be." Lake cleanup: "I was only required to go once but I did it twice and I plan on going back. We split up in groups and went out on Alabama Power boats using little sticks to get the trash out of the water. There's more gunk than you expect. We found so many Solo cups and a whole chair from somebody's deck." Reflections: "The scholarship money helped so much. I'm grateful that I could do something for the community while helping myself get through school." BR ANDON MERCED Award Year: 2014-15 from Lake Mitchell HOBO Hometown: Rockford, Coosa County Current School: Faulkner University Essay: "I wrote about how we as individuals can do something to stop the horrible effects that littering and pollution have on our lakes and ecosystem. I said the main root of the problem is to stop it when it gets to you. Start with yourself." Where will you be in 10 years? "When asked, I told the selection committee I have a love for helping people so in 10 years I want to be helping the people of Coosa County and bringing us into the future. I still live in Rockford and won't leave." Goal: "I transferred to Faulkner from Auburn because if I maintain a 3.0 and make a 150 on the LSAT I go to law school for free. I've already run for public office." Reflections: "The monetary scholarship was great, but the whole experience of meeting the people during the lake cleanup and the interview made a big impact. I got more out of it than just the money." MORE FROM THE WINNERS

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