This summer on her sixteenth birthday Staten’s family surprised her with a sudden trip to Disneyland.
“The best part about [the surprise] was my sisters’ reaction,” Staten said. “I was so excited to be able to spend time with my family. We are all close.”
Traveling has led Staten to her future, one of her life goals is to be an overseas correspondent. Her main life goal of helping through writing will most likely lead her to all facets of life.
“I like being in the action and getting the inside scoop,” Staten said.
Although writing professionally is a goal for Staten she also enjoys free writing in her spare time.
Staten writes screenplays as a hobby, something she wishes to continue throughout her adult life. Her passion for writing led her to journalism where she hopes to develop positive change in the program. She wants the publication to have a voice, show the student side of the story, and help solve problems within the school. Other ideas include having text alerts and podcasts.
“Not everybody is perfect, we just have to learn to be better people,” Staten said. Helping people is one of her biggest moral codes.
Helping locals in Oregon is also a big goal for Staten. She wants to be able to help the Oregonians instead of always giving to international foundations. That way she can work from the inside out, starting small and helping one person at a time. Giving back comes naturally as she has been very religious her whole life.
No matter what Staten is doing whether it is missionary trips, helping locals, or getting the inside scoop she always wants to lend a helping hand. Staten loves life and loves writing, making sure that the world is a better place. All because of Staten and her caring helping side.
Madison Staten, Staff Writer
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