TONEY, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - The middle school years can be a tough transition for many students, especially young girls. It was a concern noted by a pair of educators at Sparkman Middle School.
Co-founders of the group, Girls Loving Ourselves Wholeheartedly (GLOW), Nakita Adams and Ashley Boddie, made it their mission to create a safe space for girls to meet, converse, and build valuable skill sets together that will last a lifetime.
GLOW’s first group launched in 2023, with only a handful of students taking part in the club. Fast forward just a few years, and the member count is not far from reaching triple digits.
Current GLOW members Cayla and Emilee shared that skills like event planning, welcoming visitors, coordinating speaker appearances, and handling day-to-day GLOW responsibilities are helping them shine bright on campus while also preparing them for life down the road.
In late February, Grammy-nominated Christian R&B artist Adia made a special visit to the school- just ahead of Women’s History Month! The girls had a special surprise for the singer that moved her deeply. Adia shared that the heartfelt welcome was an experience she had never received before.
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Adia shared her story of how growing up in Toney and graduating from Sparkman High School eventually led her to become a rising star in the music world! She also held a question-and-answer session with the girls and wrapped up with words of encouragement that they will remember for years to come.
GLOW is excited to bring more speakers to campus soon.
You can learn more about GLOW on Sparkman Middle School’s website.
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