My name is Ajariah Range, and I am 18 years old. I was born on September 11, 2006, in Davenport, Florida, and am a Haines City High School graduate . My journey has not been easy, but every challenge has helped shape who I am today. I was born prematurely at just 25 weeks. This made me spend much of my early life in the NICU and later attend a medically needy school. Despite my health struggles, I always believed I had a purpose. When I was ten, I faced a traumatic experience that led to anxiety and PTSD. A neighbor molested me, but with the help of my family and therapy, I worked through the pain and found healing. My school became a place where I could focus and grow, using my challenges as fuel for my passion for learning and bettering myself. Today, I am enrolled as a freshman at Albany state University . I dream of earning a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance with a focus on exercise, and I will be minoring in physiology.My goal is to become a occupational therapist, I want to help others the same way therapist once helped me. Additionally, I hope to start a nonprofit organization to support young people dealing with abuse and mental health challenges. These experiences have made me strong, proud, and driven to make a difference. I no longer see myself as a victim but as someone with a story and a purpose. I am committed to turning my past into a positive force for others, showing that difficult experiences can lead to strengthandcompassion.Receiving this scholarship will help pay for school and achieve my goal. As a young adult I have already started my mission to help others. One of the situations in which I played a leadership role was during a school community service project where we organized a fundraiser to create awareness about mental health. Because I have personal experience with mental health challenges, the topic was very relatable to me, and thus, I wanted to take the lead. I wanted others to see that one can overcome obstacles through tough times and support is available. My role was to organize activities, have team meetings, and make sure everyone knew what their role in the team was. I led with empathy and made sure each of my team members expressed ideas and contributed in ways they felt comfortable. I was influential throughout this project by listening to everyone's input and keeping our goals clear. I also worked with my team when challenges such as scheduling conflicts or low participation arose to develop a standard solution. This way, everyone had an invested interest and motivation, knowing their voices mattered. Also, I reached out to the community for support by inviting guest speakers to share about mental health to make the event even more effective. The project was quite successful, and we could raise much money for mental health programs. But beyond the funds, it made my classmates more aware of how important it is to care for their mental health and be supportive of others. It taught me how leading by example and listening to others made a meaningful impact, applying Jackie Robinson's belief in the importance of impacting other lives.

My name is Ajariah Range, and I am 18 years old. I was born on September 11, 2006, in Davenport, Florida, and am a Haines City High School graduate . My journey has not been easy, but every challenge has helped shape who I am today. I was born prematurely at just 25 weeks. This made me spend much of my early life in the NICU and later attend a medically needy school. Despite my health struggles, I always believed I had a purpose. When I was ten, I faced a traumatic experience that led to anxiety and PTSD. A neighbor molested me, but with the help of my family and therapy, I worked through the pain and found healing. My school became a place where I could focus and grow, using my challenges as fuel for my passion for learning and bettering myself. Today, I am enrolled as a freshman at Albany state University . I dream of earning a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance with a focus on exercise, and I will be minoring in physiology.My goal is to become a occupational therapist, I want to help others the same way therapist once helped me. Additionally, I hope to start a nonprofit organization to support young people dealing with abuse and mental health challenges. These experiences have made me strong, proud, and driven to make a difference. I no longer see myself as a victim but as someone with a story and a purpose. I am committed to turning my past into a positive force for others, showing that difficult experiences can lead to strengthandcompassion.Receiving this scholarship will help pay for school and achieve my goal. As a young adult I have already started my mission to help others. One of the situations in which I played a leadership role was during a school community service project where we organized a fundraiser to create awareness about mental health. Because I have personal experience with mental health challenges, the topic was very relatable to me, and thus, I wanted to take the lead. I wanted others to see that one can overcome obstacles through tough times and support is available. My role was to organize activities, have team meetings, and make sure everyone knew what their role in the team was. I led with empathy and made sure each of my team members expressed ideas and contributed in ways they felt comfortable. I was influential throughout this project by listening to everyone's input and keeping our goals clear. I also worked with my team when challenges such as scheduling conflicts or low participation arose to develop a standard solution. This way, everyone had an invested interest and motivation, knowing their voices mattered. Also, I reached out to the community for support by inviting guest speakers to share about mental health to make the event even more effective. The project was quite successful, and we could raise much money for mental health programs. But beyond the funds, it made my classmates more aware of how important it is to care for their mental health and be supportive of others. It taught me how leading by example and listening to others made a meaningful impact, applying Jackie Robinson's belief in the importance of impacting other lives.

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.