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First
in a series
Life in
the fast lane
[JULY 26, 2000]
Amanda
Coppinger of Lincoln has been experiencing life in the fast lane at
our local Hardee's. Like most teenagers, Amanda is working to save
money for her future goals. She soon plans to attend the University
of Illinois and major in photography. "I want to own my own
studio in California," she says.
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Amanda
enjoys working with people of all ages. After working as a nanny and with senior
citizens at a nearby retirement home, this 17-year-old stands on a valuable
foundation of life – respect.
"We
are not just people," she says. "You got to give respect in order to
get respect."
The
food service fast line can be pretty fast, but Amanda stands on her words. A
co-worker of hers comments: "Amanda is courteous to all the customers. She
is punctual, and she always takes time to get things right."
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Apart
from work, Amanda likes to read mystery stories and listen to music.
She enjoys funny movies and funny people. "People need to have
a lot of humor to survive around me," she says jokingly.
One
of five children, Amanda has big plans ahead of her. As for now,
life in the fast lane no doubt prepares her for the even faster lane
that awaits her on the highway of life.
[Karen
Kubat]
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