![user profile avatar](https://static.bold.org/profilePictures/seniorpic7188d6601a0c4dada5ff008d840c7bad.webp)
Ethnicity
Black/African
Hobbies and interests
Gaming
Poetry
Writing
Board Games And Puzzles
Travel And Tourism
Advocacy And Activism
Animals
Agriculture
Animation
Reading
Psychology
Cookbooks
Cultural
Mystery
Horror
Short Stories
Alexis Washington
2,075
Bold Points1x
Finalist![user profile avatar](https://static.bold.org/profilePictures/seniorpic7188d6601a0c4dada5ff008d840c7bad.webp)
Alexis Washington
2,075
Bold Points1x
FinalistBio
I want to get my bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering with a minor in psychology. Though I’m still unsure of my exact area, environmental science touches on a wide variety of equally important issues, so I know I will find my place very easily. Once I’ve been in my field for a while, I plan on becoming a government official. Using my knowledge of the environment and working in different communities, I hope to enact real change and raise awareness of unheard voices and unjust policies.
Education
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Engineering, General
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Civil Engineering
Dream career goals:
Environmental Engineer
Tutor for elementary students
Tri-Citites Enrichment Center2024 – Present8 months
Sports
Volleyball
Varsity2020 – 20233 years
Awards
- 1st team all region
- 2nd team all-district
Volleyball
Varsity2019 – 20201 year
Awards
- Most Improved Player
Volleyball
Junior Varsity2017 – 20203 years
Awards
- MVP
- Coach's Award
- Most Inspirational Player
Basketball
Junior Varsity2016 – 20182 years
Awards
- Coach's Award
- Most Inspirational PLayer
Public services
Volunteering
Key Club — Club member2022 – 2024Advocacy
National English Honor Society — President- organize groups, meetings, and ideas that will lay a strong foundation for the club2023 – 2024Volunteering
Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm — Help out with basic farm chores like planting, watering, or shoveling mulch2023 – PresentVolunteering
Petersburg Public Library — Organize books and assist patrons2024 – PresentVolunteering
The Mary Margaret Foundation — I helped fill a tiny food pantry and helped to decide the winner a several scholarships2020 – PresentVolunteering
K.E.Y — K.E.Y Pearl2014 – 2016Volunteering
Xzone — Student2017 – 2019
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship
I’m the type of person who’s always willing to help my community, and volunteering is a prominent part of my life. Whether it’s stocking a tiny food pantry for kids in need, helping military veterans, setting up a creative writing event for elementary students, or participating in park cleanups, I try to help wherever I can. As I’ve been raised with the mindset of “leave the place better than you found it,” I’m constantly looking for ways to do my part.
For most of my life, I barely knew anything about climate change except that it existed. This was until I joined my school’s People for the Ethical Treatment of the Environment (PETE) Club. I gained the opportunity not only to participate in activities like our school’s garden or seasonal thrift shop but also to spend time learning about food literacy and other sustainable practices. The president even introduced me to a community farm in Petersburg, where we volunteer on a weekly basis.
I enjoy these opportunities to learn. However, my decision to take AP Environmental Science was the most impactful. You don’t realize how much we take life for granted until you hear about the thousands of people and creatures harmed (whether they know it or not) or displaced by urbanization and industrialization practices. From that lesson, I decided to continue learning about the environment and settled on earning my environmental engineering degree. My hope is that the knowledge I gain as an environmental engineer will allow me an intimate glimpse into the various problems affecting communities around the globe. As a result, in the coming years, I will attempt to present and implement my solutions by becoming a government official.
This scholarship would help me pursue my dream of receiving a higher education and give me the time needed to focus on my studies. Environmental engineering touches on many different issues, so I am very eager to go to college and find out where my skills will be most beneficial. With so many opportunities waiting for me, I want the peace of mind that allows me to take advantage of them to the best of my ability.
Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship
As tough of a question as it is, I'd have to choose my middle school English teacher, Ms. Robinson.
I am a literary arts major at my school. Even if that's not my goal in college, it still played a significant role in helping me become who I am. Simply put, I'm too quiet. Rarely ever will you hear me over a crowd, so I write to express the emotions everyone ignored. Ms. Robinson was the first person to see that. She liked the stories I wrote for class assignments and looked at my poems when I applied to my current school. Ms. Robinson was the only person who saw this side of me, so she was the only one who could genuinely encourage it.
I love her like an aunt. I knew I would miss her when I transferred schools, and she would miss me just as much. She encouraged me to leave because she knew it would give me the opportunity to grow as I needed with the tools I needed. With this, I knew that by the end of my four years, I had to ensure that I could look Ms. Robinson in the eyes and tell her I made the right decision. Turns out I didn't have to wait four years. Just last year, I won two contests in fiction and poetry, with several of my pieces getting accepted into other literary magazines. I came back to see her at my old school one day, and she almost cried when I told her the news.
As she hugged me, I felt rejuvenated. That's the only way to describe it. High school was a challenging experience, but knowing I made her proud gave me a new burst of energy. Whether in my literary arts endeavors, dual enrollment courses, or community service, I am confident that I can do whatever I set my mind to. I may still be quiet, but I've found a way to be heard through my actions.
People know me now from the play I wrote, the contests I've won, my community service, and my presidency in my school's National English Honor Society. All that barely scratches the surface of everything that's happened. I've done a lot and will continue doing a lot with my life. All the new opportunities at Virginia Tech, each and every one is another opportunity to show the world what I'm capable of. I'll become the person middle school me would envy (Ms. Robinson already says she brags about me to her students). All the while, Ms. Robinson will continue cheering me on from my mom's Facebook page.