Take 5 with Destiny (18), A 2026 Graduate! | A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay

Take 5 with Destiny (18), A 2026 Graduate!

Meet Destiny, one of the three incredible high school graduates we are celebrating at A Kid’s Place this year! Walking across that graduation stage was a massive milestone, but Destiny is just getting started. She has a huge heart, a driven spirit, and some big, exciting dreams for her future.

What is something you are really proud of accomplishing in High School?
Walking the stage at graduation!

Fill in the blank: I’m most excited to become the kind of person who___.
…strives in everything they do!

What is a strength you’ve discovered about yourself during your high school journey?
That I can do anything if I just put my mind to it.

It’s okay not to know yet, but do you have an interest in a particular field of study for college?
Yes! I want to be a nurse! I’m interested in healthcare because I like learning things that help people in real life.

What is your dream career?
To be a pediatric sonographer.

What’s one fun or interesting fact that people might not know about you?
I’m a cars fanatic.

Fill in the blank: I’m excited to prove to myself that I can___.
…graduate college with honors!

What advice would you give to younger students who are just starting to think about their future?
Don’t compare yourself to others, everyone moves at their own pace.

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