Lydia Ozier

Star student, dedicated athlete, and active philanthropist, this week's spotlight student is Lydia Ozier. Lydia is part of the fabulous class of 2010 and is, of course, very busy as a senior. Miss Ozier has always, however, been an exceptionally active student. Her rigorous schedule since before high school can attest to this fact. Lydia's classes have always been strategically geared towards her goals. This semester Lydia is working as a teacher's aid at Moreland Elementary School. Lydia visits Mrs. Dot Moody's fourth grade class every morning. "It's great!" she says.

After high school, Lydia plans to attend Georgia College and State University where she will major in secondary education with a focus on mathematics. Lydia plans to become a high school math teacher after college. To help prepare herself for a career in teaching, Lydia has taken advantage of many opportunities to work with children. The previous two summers, Lydia has maintained a job at the local recreation department's summer camp. Working with younger children is both "challenging and entertaining" she says.

Lydia keeps herself occupied after school as a member of the Lady Cougars Volleyball Team and as secretary of the National Honor Society. Newnan's volleyball team worked very hard this year and made it all the way to the sweet sixteen. She really enjoys her work through National Honor Society. She particularly likes working through the Habitat for Humanity organization. "It's very hands on, and it's rewarding to build houses for those in our community who are in need."

In her little free time, Lydia likes "movies, friends . . . Lost is my favorite television series. I like singing in the car or shower or wherever . . . I'm a normal girl. I like normal girl things." What inspires Lydia? "FOOD! Pasta . . . Mexican . . . I love it all!" She also adds, "My grandma is inspirational, too. She's my hero. She's so giving and is very involved with church and the community."

Lydia is known for her dependability. She's hardworking and brutally honest. Her advice for juggling it all: a student, a philanthropist, a teenager? "Learn from your mistakes and give everything your all."

--Ashley Dailey, Spotlight Editor