Over the past decade many new young talent has risen above all, they sing, they dance, and they act. Although being famous is the dream of most every American, it might not be the best for them. Over the past couple of years, society has begun to see many changes is today’s stars. One celebrity who has made a new name for herself is Miley Cyrus. Once known as a young Disney star that starred on the hit show Hannah Montana. As recent television shows, she is no longer that girl. Recently on the VMA’s, she had cut her hair off, bleached it, and “twerked” on live television. Another celebrity that has changed is teen sensation Justin Bieber. The famous Canadian pop-star has turned from sweet and lovable, to drugs and alcohol- related misdemeanors. Although he has not completely changed after he publicly apologized to his friends, family, and fans. Celebrities are not the only people that change though, as many high school school students do to.

The students at Padua academy also change a lot but here they change for the better, senior Maria Sutton says “I think I have  changed a lot for the better, I have become more confident. When I came here I was really shy.” Likewise freshman Aoife M. says “I think Padua will change me by giving me better work ethic and teach me to be a leader.” As shown, Padua allows students to change for the better and teaches them to be strong and independent leaders in their community.