Central Alabama Community College Ambassador Cheaney Keel approaches her future with a grateful heart, careful planning and a lot of power in a small package. She was named MVP on her travel volleyball team, cinched a full ride at CACC and is passionate about building a future in law.

“Even though I was one of the youngest on the team, and I play against older players, I was MVP. I am a very small girl, and most of the people who play are 6 feet tall. They’re not intimidated by somebody who is 5 feet 2 inches, so I kind of had to fake it ’til I made it,” said Keel, who plans to transfer to Auburn University after two years at CACC.