Over the past few years, I’ve grown more as an individual than I ever had before. When I first came to the Pulaski High School, a friend and I decided to join Leo Club. Joining Leo Club freshman year has been one of my greatest choices yet in life. Doing volunteer work not only helps out the community, it also shows me what's important in life. I’ve come to find that doing service for others that aren’t able to, need more help, or are just looking for a couple of young kids to help out at an event is what truly makes me the person I’ve always wanted to be. In Leo Club, I’ve grown so much because not only do I volunteer to work at elementary school carnivals, I also do things like work at food pantries or soup kitchens to help individuals
...join so long ago I never really knew I 'd end up here doing what I do. It seems like the common theme for me is seeing something and saying “I can 't do that” then pursuing it until I can. One of my fondest memories is watching someone at the percussion concert play a marimba solo when I was in sixth grade and just looking over at Justin molder and laughing saying “wow I can 't do that” now I do that all the time. I didn 't think I could ever be the leader of a group like this it seemed like too much for me, but now after watching and being in this program and seeing where it could go and what I can do, I want to help take it there. I feel great about next year no matter what happens but I 'm ready to step up, I 'm ready take on whatever I have to to make this year the best year yet. Not just for me but for us all every last one of us in this great family I call home.
However, most of my volunteer work comes from outside of the school, such as; Pelotonia, Light the Night for leukemia and lymphoma, Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, etc. For many of these organizations I have volunteered more than once. Volunteering at Light the Night has a story. For my 16th Birthday party, I wanted to have my friends and I volunteer for the day while having fun at night. So I had 7 boys and girls, along with me, volunteer for Light the Night, organized by me.
Next year, as I embark my first year at university, I hope to fully integrate myself into the community by getting involved in the Students' Union, joining the cheer team, volunteering where I can and making many new friends along the way. At university, I hope to maintain a high grade point average, granted that my education is extremely important to me and that I am extremely ambitious about achieving my goals.Therefore, I will commit lots of my time to my studies in hopes of being a successful student. Nevertheless, I am still looking forward to being a part of the community by devoting my extra time to helping those around me. In classes, I intend on being an active learner, a respectful student, and a helpful classmate; someone who is always willing to lend a hand to others. Through engaging in my community, I hope to bring joy to others around me by spending my time supporting local events, volunteering for fundraisers, and helping plan and organize campus activities.
Throughout my time in ninth grade up to now, in eleventh grade, I have demonstrated myself as a prodigious character in New Hartford. Qualities such as, respect and responsibility are traits that have been engraved into who I am today. For instance, great respect towards those above me, who I can learn greatly from, such as teachers and bosses, and also for my peers and colleagues. Without a doubt, I recognize myself as kind individual in the community. I put those I strongly care
...lties that Charter presented to them. In Charter, I had to continuously work hard in order to catch up with the other students. I had to teach myself how to write essays, how to do algebra, basic geography and more. In the end it was all worth it. My ethnicity, my experiences, and my parents’ sacrifices have taught me to strive on and never give up. Even if it’s difficult, I refuse to give up without a fight. Through the lessons I learned and the challenges I faced, I realize that my goal in life isn’t just to succeed, but to serve others as well. I do not view success as having a higher grade, or a better job, but what I do to help others along the way. With this motto, I desire to live a life where I can be proud to say that I did something to leave an impact in other people’s lives, and that I helped others get through their struggles just as I got through mine.
I have had ups and downs with my health, family life, and sometimes academics. One thing that has remain consistent has been my commitment to service. I have been a member of Sisters Keeping It Real Through Service (S.K.I.R.T.S) since my freshman year. This allows me to participate in various service opportunities every month. Towards the end of my freshman year I decided that I wanted to make service an even bigger part of my life.
With the help of the Me To We team at Queen Street Public School, I volunteered at a local food bank. The experience was quite educational and fascinating. We encouraged staff and students to donate non-perishable food items for the "We Scare Hunger" campaign. This was definitely a highlight of my grade five year because I felt very humble and warm-hearted by doing a simple act of kindness. In addition, I was chosen to participate in the "Intergenerational" program. This was created so that grade five students can learn more from the elders of the Burton Manor senior home. We had the privilege to learn about their history and interact with them through several educational and fun activities. If accepted, I will indeed join several clubs and teams to contribute my time and talents to make the school an exciting learning
organizations, my service did not stop there. I was also involved in several other clubs and
I have always considered myself a very promising student. I have worked extremely hard and received high grades. I have a close knit group of friends and my teachers and I have mutual respect for each other .Although I would consider myself at this present stage ‘fulfilled’ something was missing. I realized it wasn’t a materialistic aspect of my life. Through a tragic incident I finally discovered what fit perfectly in that vacancy. The consecutive hospitalizations of my grandparents evoked great pain and sorrow. However, out of the scorching intensity of this tragedy I was warmed and comforted by realizing what I was devoid of: community service.
My extracurricular and academic activities have helped mold me into a person with character and good qualities. These qualities--respect, humility, kindness, ambition, appreciation for diversity and collaboration, and courage--have not come without valuable failures and lessons. I can continue to develop these qualities and build upon these lessons as I go forward with my university goals and the desire I have to enter the healthcare profession as a nurse. I am able to look beyond the exciting, glamorous parts of both and see that there will be lots of hard work and difficulty. I am ready to face those challenges and do my best and give my all.
During my junior year of high school, I was an officer in my school’s Interact Club. We usually participate in at least one service trip each month which is coordinated by our activity supervisor, Mrs. Lazzaro. Last year, I reached out to the Activities
Extracurricular activities have been essential in my life as a high school student. One of the numerous activities that I have been involved in throughout high school has been the Student Ambassador Club. In this club, students are chosen for outstanding grades and are recommended by the school’s staff. Beginning in freshman year when I was first nominated, I served at many events such as open houses and school assemblies. For instance, every year the Student Ambassador Club administers grandparents’ day for the elementary students at my school. My job was to lead the grandparents to their designated grandchild’s classroom. In addition, every year in February my school hosts the largest open house of the year. My responsibility is to give each
One of my biggest passions is helping people and through Rotaract club, it’s easy to find opportunities to do just that. I go to the Boys and Girls club every other Monday with Rotaract and volunteer there. I have also done work for Habitat for Humanity through Rotaract. Through Rotaract, I’ve had the ability to connect with others who also have a passion for helping
Besides academics, fine arts and sports in school, I have attained leading roles in different groups. This year, I am the Spirit Leader of Student Council encouraging monthly goals and themes and assisting in school events. From creating a student council with a group of peers three years ago we have had success in many events and have found new ways to spread spirit, gather important information and assist with financial groups. Recently, I stepped up to be the leader of the fundraising committee for our ...
I have been involved in the American Cancer Society for five years. My team, Team Hoot has raised funds for cancer as well as participating in Relay for Life each year. This year, I will be on the board committee at Relay; giving back to the survivors. This organization is one that I always promote and give back to. Also being involved in Relay for Life this year, National Honors Society is a club that helps the community. Being on the executive board, I correlate new service projects as well as corresponding with the Lee County National Honor Society chapter. Also, I am forming a new club at North Fort Myers High, Red Cross Club. Being president, Red Cross helps donates funds back to the American Red Cross. This year we are planning to donate materials for our troops as well as materials for individuals in disaster situations. Giving back to the community is very important to me. Being passionate about making a difference is a drive that I always