SONJA A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL IS EXPECTED TO MAKE ... - KTBS.com

((PKG))
8 YEAR OLD XENA WANTS TO BE A PEDIATRICIAN WHEN SHE GROWS UP. SO, WE
FOUND JUST THE MENTOR FOR HER.
((SOT/dr. hobson))--------------
I have got a stethoscope for you to use today while you hang out with me, okay?
((NATS/KNOCK ON DOOR))
UNDER DR. EMILY HOBSON'S GUIDANCE, XENA MEETS HER FIRST PATIENT AT MID CITY
PEDIATRICS.
((SOT/DR. HOBSON))--------------
This is Braden and he's here for his four year old checkup today.
XENA'S FASCINATED WITH HER TIME AS A DOCTOR FOR THE DAY. SO FAR, SHE
APPEARS TO BE FOCUSED ON THE KEY ASPECTS OF SCHOOL FOR HER DESIRED
PROFESSION. I ASKED HER ABOUT HER FAVORITE SUBJECT. SHE ANSWERED WITH
SEVERAL.
((SOT/XENA))--------------
Math, science, social studies, English, spelling.
EMILY LOVES BEING ACTIVE AND IS PROUD OF HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
((SOT/XENA))--------------
I know how to dance real good and sing.
SHE'D REALLY LOVE A MOM OF HER OWN TO SHARE IN HER PRIDE AND TAKE HER TO
SOME OF HER ACTIVITIES.
((SOT/XENA))--------------
Swim, cheer, do gymnastics, play basketball, play softball.
XENA SAYS BEFORE SHE BECOMES A DOCTOR, SHE'D LIKE TO BE A CHEERLEADER.
ANOTHER REASON DR. HOBSON WAS A PERFECT MATCH FOR HER INSPIRATION.
((SOT/DR. HOBSON))--------------
Did you know that I used to be a cheerleader a long time ago? Cheerleaders can grow up and be
doctors.
AND THE CHANCE OF A FOSTER CHILD GROWING UP TO BE A PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN
GREATLY INCREASES IF THAT CHILD IS PLACED WITH A PERMANENT FAMILY. IN THE
MEANTIME, ENCOURAGEMENT IS ESSENTIAL.
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Well, you work hard in school and study hard and make good grades and be really sweet to your
teachers and you can grow up and do what I do.
SHERRI ALLEN, KTBS 3 NEWS.