My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.

My name is Ajariah Range and I am a 17-year senior in high school. I attend Haines City High School and currently have a 3.4 GPA. I was born September 11, 2006, in Davenport Florida. I may be young but I have been through so much in life. I was born prematurely at 25 weeks. So I mainly spent most of my early life in the NICU hospital. I know I have a purpose in life from the day I was born. As a baby and toddler, I was on a heart monitor and attended a special-needs daycare. For most of my early childhood, I attended a medically needy school. At 4 years old, I had the opportunity to participate in the Head Start program. That was my first time in a public school learning setting and an opportunity to interact with kids my age. Head Start was a great experience for me and it prepared me for the start of my education. When I was in kindergarten I was diagnosed with ADHD and was put on medication to help me function. Despite my diagnosis, I still flourished in school and was a star student. At the age of ten, I endured so much but it only made me the strong young woman I am today. I was molested by a neighbor, at the time I was scared and depressed. Even though the person was arrested I found myself being depressed and having anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD from this event. But despite all I was going through I used school as a distraction to passion. I don’t see myself as a victim, With treatment and support from my family I am healed. I’m able to use my story as a testimony. I am being raised by my grandmother who is disabled. So getting a scholarship will help me pay for college because my grandmother can’t afford to send me off to college. I’m currently enrolled in dual enrollment at my high school in the LPN program. Once I graduate from high school my goal is to obtain my bachelor's degree in nursing. My life experience drove me towards this career. I have a passion for helping others, all my life medical professionals have helped me. I know this is my purpose in life from being in the NICU to dealing with mental health. Medical professionals are the reason why I am confident and have the courage I have today. Also, I plan to start a non-profit organization for youth of sexual abuse and mental health. As much as my experiences have hurt me, I’ve grown into someone that I’m proud of, and a young woman who is no longer just a victim.