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Unique, passionate, and precocious—Alana Winns is a woman who wants her appearance to reflect who she is on the inside. She’s a lady—her look and style requires time and effort. Winns adorns daily with an exotic flower of choice. Whether it’s placed behind her ear, tousled in her ponytail, or hidden in her purse, the flower accessory radiates as much as she. “I could never go a day without my flower, but I’ve gotten better,” said Winns sporting a red hibiscus. Her fashion attachment has a cause; it’s a statement and an accessory.

Wearing exotic island flowers, plumerias and hibiscus is how Winns chooses to stand out. “I will wear almost any flower that I find interesting and that has potential to set me apart from others.” She began wearing the flower at age 12 while living in Hawaii. “Most of the girls [in Ha-waii] wear them; they pick real ones and place them behind their ear.” To reach harmony, Winns contin-ues to wear flowers in the United States because it maintains her individuality. “It balances me, I can’t really explain it but it keeps me sane and spiritually balanced.” The flower isn’t merely an accessory, but a keepsake that Alana cherishes. This piece of memora-bilia ties her to an island she longs for.

Alana is usually referred to as “flower girl.” “People don’t know my name or who I am, but as soon as you say flower it’s a giveaway.” She does not oppose thenickname, rather, she embraces it. “[The nickname] makes me seem mysterious and plus, it’s a great conver-sation starter.” She’s amused to find that some people cannot recognize her without the flower. A classmate, Kimberly Travis, said she questioned if the girl beside her was Alana because she didn’t see her trademark flower, “I thought maybe they just looked alike because I’ve never seen Alana without it,” said Travis.

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er cultural diversity and optimistic outlook on life, no doubt, have equipped her for success. “I’m actually a navy brat,” said Winns. Constant-ly, her family trekked across state lines due to the different assignments her father received from the Navy. “I’ve moved every two to three years,

sometimes back and forth between states. I’ve lived in Florida, Maine, Virginia, California and Hawaii,” she says. She claims both Virginia and Hawaii as her home, Virginia because her father was stationed there three times and Hawaii because she lived there as she ma-tured during her teenage years.

Under the supervision of a three-star admiral fa-ther and her mother, a registered nurse, Winns grew and blossomed into the young lady that she is today. The exposure to various cultures and customs has had a tremendous impact on her life. Her stalwart attitude is present even in the classroom, and it’s contagious. In the midst of 16 students, 11 of which are female, she still stands out. She answers questions, actively partici-pates and motivates others.

“As a woman, I feel fabulous,” she said smiling. She possesses a welcoming personality and has a pleasant air about her; she’s able to turn negative situations into positive outcomes. Undoubtedly, this is why people are drawn to her, she’s nurturing and kind. Winns’ un-canny qualities make her likeable and relatable. “I ap-preciate not only being a woman, but an American as well,” said Winns. She’s honored to have such a rich culture. She says, “I’ve never been more proud, espe-cially under the guidance of President Obama.” She believes that she endures prejudice and stereotyping because she’s a minority, but “it pushes me to dismiss those thoughts in others and try my best,” said Winns. She is perseverant, “Nothing will hold me back, I am strong,” she said.

Winns doesn’t know what her future holds but won’t allow anything to hinder the possibilities. She’s the girl who wears a flower, honors her inner Hawai-ian and supports being yourself. Alana Winns is much more than an average girl and the flower is much more than an accessory, it’s her!

“As a woman, I feel fabulous

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