RESERVE — Jazlyn Furlough, a senior at Riverside Academy, is, and always has been, a real go-getter.

She was taught at a young age she must do her best to accomplish her ambitions, and so she has.

Furlough has strived to exceed expectancies since her elementary school days, in anticipation of a bright future that awaits her.

Furlough takes part in academically challenging clubs, such as Student Council and Beta Club, which she has been in since before she came to Riverside Academy as a freshman. She enjoys putting her talents to the test and interacting with other students when attending competitions.

Also, she takes her position on Student Council seriously, consistently creating new and effective ideas with her peers to help better the student body.

Furlough has devoted her time to numerous clubs, accomplished many feats and gained recognition for her abilities. She attends FCA; a religion club offered at Riverside Academy. She is part of the Riverside cheerleading team, joining as a sophomore.

Furlough has been competing in Mu Alpha Theta club since her freshman year. Riverside’s little rebel doesn’t stop there; she devotes some of her off days to giving back to the community in her Rebels in Action — the club participates in various charitable efforts including visiting local veterans.

She has enrolled in all honors classes throughout her high school career, and on graduation night will be presented recognition for going above and beyond with her classes. Furlough did so well with her scholastic labor, she has been recognized as one of Riverside’s senior salutes.

Outside of the school uniform, Furlough has been just as superb as she dedicates herself to charities by contributing additional time.

She’s mainly involved in The Arc of St. Charles, which helps mentally disabled and physically disabled people integrate themselves into society, giving them opportunities to go out and experience life.

The charity provides jobs and events for their clients who may not be in a suitable state of mind. The Arc of St. Charles puts on events such as prom or homecoming and Furlough works games and concessions in hopes her endeavors can make someone’s day better.

Furlough said she puts herself out there, hoping she can spark a revolution of better people — people who want to achieve their goals, want to make others feel better or who want to make the world a better place.

“A leader is someone who serves, not demands,” she said, adding they can’t simply demand the world to change, but must strive to work and have faith humanity will heal.

Editor’s note: The above is the sixth of a 10-week series, “Senior to Senior,” where a River Parishes high school 12th grader profiles one of his or her peers.

— By Morgan Lisle