My Place Teen Center has chosen Sarah Doughty as its April Member Spotlight. “Member Spotlight” is an opportunity for MPTC teens to be recognized by staff and their peers for their contributions to the My Place community. According to the staff, she was selected to be because she has been incredibly helpful. When Sarah first started coming to MPTC she was shy and quiet. During the past few months there has been tremendous growth in Sarah as she has opened up to the community. Throughout the recent renovation period, she was always ready to volunteer for whatever needed to be done. Her help has been greatly appreciated by both staff and her peers. According to the staff, “It is a true pleasure to have her at My Place Teen Center.” Here are a few questions that she answered about herself:

Q: What grade are you in?

A: I am in Mr. Lefebvre’s eighth-grade class at Westbrook Middle School.

Q: Do you like school?

A: Yes. My favorite class is language arts.

Q: How long have you lived in Westbrook?

A: My family has been in Westbrook for about two years.

Q: How long have you been coming to the teen center?

A: Around six months.

Q: What are your favorite things to do at the teen center?

A: I love talking and hanging out with my friends.

Q: What are your favorite things to do in your free time?

A: I like to hang out with my friends, listen to music, and watch the Janoskians.

Q: What is your favorite movie and music?

A: My favorite movie is “Titanic.” My favorite bands are One Direction and 5SOS.

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?

A: My dream is to be a singer.

Sarah Doughty