THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, April 14, 1995 TAG: 9504140044
SECTION: DAILY BREAK PAGE: E9 EDITION: FINAL
COLUMN: GROOVY SAPIEN
SOURCE: BY KATHERINE STEWART HIGH SCHOOL, CORRESPONDENT
LENGTH: Medium: 70 lines
ALIVIA ANDREW, 19, an award-winning speaker from Princess Anne High School, uses her powerful speech titled ``Love, Loving You'' to help younger students gain confidence.
She loves to help children as well as the community. She strives to make a difference. Using her communication skills, Alivia has made speeches at Plaza Middle School, Tallwood High School, Virginia Beach Middle School and Bayside High teaching students about self-esteem and what happens when people don't have high self-esteem.
This summer Alivia won first place in the ``illustrated talk'' event at the Future Homemakers of America leadership conference in Orlando, Fla.
Alivia takes Childcare II at the Virginia Beach Vocational-Technical Center where she teaches preschoolers. Alivia also helps disabled students at Princess Anne West Building, taking them for walks, reading them stories and teaching basic life skills.
Alivia will enter Shaw University in North Carolina this fall.
FULL NAME: Mary Elizabeth Andrew, ``Alivia''
BIRTHDATE: Nov. 6, 1975
BIRTHPLACE: Norfolk, Va.
SIBLINGS: Two sisters, Angie and Rose; two brothers, Michael and Tony
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF A PERFECT DAY OFF: Spending a peaceful day with my boyfriend, writing poetry or watching a movie.
LAST SMART THING YOU DID: Reviewed for my English midterm
LAST DUMB THING YOU DID: Tried to win an argument with my parents
FAVORITE MOVIE: ``Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory''
FAVORITE SINGER/BAND: Mariah Carey
BEST DATE YOU'VE BEEN ON: When I first met my boyfriend we went to dinner and a movie.
WORST DATE YOU'VE BEEN ON: I went to dinner with this guy and he could not take me home. I had to spend the night in a gym.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: My temper. I am quick to yell. I need patience.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR PARENTS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: Their ability to listen. They need to listen more.
SECRET VICE: Sleeping, I'm always sleeping.
FAVORITE TV SHOW: ``Melrose Place''
LAST VACATION: I went to Disney World in Florida. . .it was neat!
PETS: None, but I really want a monkey.
BEST JOB: Volunteer work with children
WORST JOB: Wendy's
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN 10 YEARS?: A successful child psychiatrist and founder of a day-care center for the disabled.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING IN AMERICA, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?: People in general and the way they feel about themselves because it reflects how they feel and treat others.
HEROES AND ROLE MODELS: God and anybody who tries to make a difference.
YOUR MOST UNIQUE TRAIT: My ability to listen and understand people. (I am also a peer counselor.)
BEST SUBJECT: Public Speaking II
WORST SUBJECT: English 12 ILLUSTRATION: Photo by CHARLIE MEADS, Staff
Alivia Andrews works with Rebecca Warren, 4, at the center.
Photo
Katherine Stewart is a junior at N-SA.
by CNB