SAINTSATION SPOTLIGHT

ABIGAIL AGE: 19 HOMETOWN: Metairie, Louisiana COLLEGE: Tulane University DEGREE/MAJOR: Public Relations NICKNAME: Abby YEARS WITH THE TEAM: Rookie FAVORITE QUOTE: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m, possible.” – Audrey Hepburn

GET TO KNOW ABIGAIL HOW DID YOU BECOME A SAINTSATION? I was raised in Metairie and graduated from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Academic Studio and Pre-Professional Dance Program. Last year I was on the Loyola Competitive Dance team and we earned the title of NAIA Regional Champions. I’m attending Tulane this fall. I am so grateful and excited to be a Saintsation! WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? My faith, the support of my family and friends, and my plans for the future. HOW DO YOU BALANCE BEING ON THE SAINTSATIONS WITH THE DEMANDS OF YOUR DAILY LIFE? Time management and organization. I struggle with both but I am working on sharpening my skills. SHARE THE BEST ADVICE YOU WERE EVER GIVEN? Praise makes you feel good but constructive criticism makes you better.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY SECRET TALENTS? I model for New Orleans Fashion Week and local photographers. HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS? Success means setting a goal for myself and achieving it. WHAT ARE YOUR GRATEFUL FOR? I’m so grateful for the wonderful family that God’s blessed me with; I wouldn’t be where I am or who I am without them. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE TEN YEARS FROM NOW? My future goals are to graduate from college and then possibly attend graduate school. I hope to have a successful career that I enjoy and hopefully I will be engaged or married. WHAT IS YOUR DAILY MORNING RITUAL LIKE? The first thing that I do in the morning is play with my dog, Max. Then I eat breakfast, shower, get dressed and go to school or work or workout.