Alpha Sorority Personal Statement

To be a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is to be resilient, poise, and gracious. To be a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is to be an inspiration to others through your actions. To be a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is to be of service to all mankind.
The mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and genuine friendships among college women, aid in issues concerning girls and women in order to come up with solutions to eliminate or ease the circumstances they may face, maintain an ongoing interest in college life, while also being of service to all mankind. This sorority has not only empowered women to help others, but it

has caused an enormous amount of attraction to many women across the globe.
As a black, first generation, first born child, I had no choice but to be a role model for my younger siblings.

My goal was to stay positive, knowing that I am surrounded by hardships and oppression due to the color of my skin. I had to face this, but also maintain a smile on my face, knowing that my despondency would please the privileged. One reason why I want to be a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated is because of the greatness that has surrounded me in my adolescent years. I was unaware of the strength of the black community until I met the marvelous Mrs. Billie Rayford. I was honored to be granted the 20 Pearls Foundation scholarship by Mrs. Rayford, as she has seen the potential in me to be a successful, driven individual I’ve dreamt to be through my years of community service and being a voice for the community I’ve resided in. She has shown me, as a black woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha, that there are no limits to success. She has shaped me to become less worryful and more open to take information from those with experience, as that is key to substantial growth. She has guided me throughout high school and I appreciate Mrs. Rayford for that, as her honesty, humble nature, and hard work will never go

unnoticed.
My family and community relied on me, to be the spokesperson for the issues we’ve faced daily. As a sophomore in highschool, I was granted the opportunity to be a Youth Legislator for Senate district 11 as a two-year term, in which I was able to hold town hall meetings with my peers to discuss circumstances we face as young adults. I wanted to be sure that their voices were heard, as I too understood the feeling of being neglected. I worked hard to implement change into their school systems and their surroundings, so that they were to feel secure daily. As a Healthcare Administration Policy major, I was introduced to a plethora of healthcare situations our country faces today. We do not have the right to healthcare, and unfortunately, many who don’t have the funds to provide for healthcare for their families and themselves are suffering from lack of treatment options due to the fact that they are limited to care. I was fortunate to be granted a spot at Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada to aid in providing health care for low-income individuals. Working here has shown me that the proper care and treatment can help better the lives of many people, which leaves me with a feeling of satisfaction.