Hello, my name is Ava Osborne, I’m a freshman at Agnes Scott College, and I intend to major in Sociology. My career of choice is any field involving social work that involves loving and serving people, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. I am passionate about these types of careers because they ensure that society’s well-being is the top priority. I also don’t want to be that employee or employer who just says, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing else I can do for you” when there could be another way. I want to go the extra mile for all citizens because we owe each other a debt of love (Romans 13:8-9), and people will never forget when a good deed is done for them, which may lead to them doing good to someone else. I want to build the pure influence of Christ-like love in this society. As you all probably know, the world today is a victim of those who are extremely greedy, violent, and ultimately lovers of themselves. As a result of this, there are extreme levels of poverty, crimes, broken homes, and broken people who lose faith in humanity. I want to do God’s will in my life and love people beyond what is natural, because this is what Jesus calls us to do. I want to build this future by first loving those around me in a way that changes their hearts. Planting the seed of God’s love in people’s hearts not only has the potential to fill their hearts with peace, but they may also want to share that love with others, giving back to the world in a sense. And when enough people have changed by Christ’s immense and all-powerful love in their lives, I know communities and possibly the world can be changed because me plus so many other people, have experienced it for ourselves. My personal goals have been to grow in my relationship with God and learn to be more productive with my time. The sacrifices I’ve made to accomplish these goals are continuously letting go of things that don’t glorify God, trying to spend more time with Him, and consistently setting reminders of important things I have to do throughout the day. I believe these go hand in hand as well. God calls us to live with purpose and to serve one another. All of my educational goals have involved excelling in all my classes while minimizing my use of AI. I believe that becoming fully dependent on artificial intelligence not only harms the environment but also gradually makes us lazy, leading to a lack of critical thinking that is essential for success in life. The sacrifices I’ve made to accomplish these goals are to prioritize my work over personal things [that I may want to do] when necessary because hard work truly does pay off, especially when I won’t have to work twice as hardin the end. My family and I are also paying a lot of money for me to go to school, so I also have to work to help pay tuition. I see not using AI somewhat as a sacrifice because it forces me to actually think instead of resorting to it as a convenience. It’s a minor sacrifice, nonetheless, but something that I often think about. I hope you all consider me for this scholarship. Have a great day!

A critical question we need to ask ourselves is “How do people develop the mindset to be an oppressor?” We typically see that a toddler or child doesn’t have a desire to oppress others, so it's clear that human nature isn’t prone to oppressing one another; it’s developed in time. Whether it’s by parenting, a traumatic event, or anything else. This is where the two sociological topics, nature vs. nurture and Socialization, come into play. I intend to major in Sociology because studying human behavior and why they do certain things fascinates me. People are the way they are for a reason. The nature vs. nurture debate is an ongoing discussion about the respective roles of genetics and socialization in determining individual behaviors and traits. Nature refers to the genetics you were born with, while Nurture refers to the environment you were born in. Socialization is the process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of our social group, by which we become functioning members of society. Nurture and Socialization go hand in hand because they both imply that your environment, especially in your youth, affects what you think about the world and the people in it. In fact, the Bible says, “Bad company ruins good morals.” If you’re raised and influenced by people with immoral beliefs and values, you’re almost bound to pick up some of their views if you let them. People who had a peaceful, loving upbringing are not likely to become oppressive towards individuals when they're older. I am in no way trying to justify humans oppressing another human, but we must also focus on the fact that most people might oppress others because of the internalized values they learn from their environment. But how can we prevent a person’s environment from negatively impacting them? Or better yet, why do certain groups seek to oppress others? One theory I have is that they may be imitated by another group, and want to show dominance over that group before that group has a chance. Oftentimes, people feel that it’s easier to hurt people first before they get hurt. For example, the first record of slavery in the Bible, and so on. In Exodus 1:8-104, it says, “Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt. “Look,” he said to his people, “The Israelites have become far too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country.” So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh.” Here we see that Pharaoh is fearful of the Israelites turning against him and his people and leaving the country, so he decided to take charge and enslave them to forced labor before they had a chance to do anything. This could’ve been the case for slavery from 1619 to 1865, white people could’ve been fearful of the possibility of African Americans overpowering them so they decided to take control of them first. I believe we should start searching for the root of actions like these instead of just the action itself. I also believe our duty is to strive to do good to do the world to prevent people and their environments from developing immoral or deviant mindsets. If we receive the support we need from beyond our families and friends, we won’t feel like anybody’s out to get us. Thank you for reading!

Hello, my name is Ava Osborne, I'm going to be a freshman at Agnes Scott College, and I've been following Christ for almost 4 years. I’ve grown up in a stable household all my life, but that does not exempt me from having experience with or a say on mental health. Mental Health is the state of a person’s social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Someone’s mental health either improves or worsens, most likely based on the situations going on in their lives or how they feel about themselves. In the last five or so years, mental health has grown to be one of the most important topics to me, not only because I’ve experienced some things that can damage one's mental health, but also because it’s one of the leading causes of suicide. Society often hyperfocuses on what we can do rather than how we're feeling. In my school community, I've advocated for Mental Health by joining the Mental Wellness Club. The Mental Health Wellness Club is a student-run organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of its members and others. We host events that make sure students, teachers, and administrators feel good about themselves and have a great time. For example, we hosted a karaoke event during all lunches where everyone sang their clean song of choice, and it was fun. Even those who did not participate had a great laugh or a smile. We typically organize events at least once a month to promote wellness for everyone at the school, aiming to improve their overall day. The leader of the club also lets students in her office to discuss the issues they are facing, whether from home or on school grounds. She offers an ear for those who want to talk about their feelings and offers real solutions. I also joined the United Christians Association, it is a group of students who want to fellowship with other followers of Jesus Christ. We meet once or twice a month to talk about Scripture, do fun friendship activities, and encourage one another. I’ve made a presentation talking about Scripture with my fellow club members and we’ve had meaningful discussions. I am very active with UCA, and I am confident that it’s led to growth within the group. I’m not exactly a social butterfly, but I strive to make a positive impact on everyone I interact with. Another way I've advocated for Mental Health is simply being there for the family and friends I have in my life when they’re going through something and need someone to talk to. Supporting those in need is a very effective way to spread awareness of mental health. Good Mental Health enhances the qualities of relationships and social connection, which lead to stronger communities and more positive societal outcomes. I would like to further advocate for Mental Health by making or joining clubs at Agnes Scott that prioritize the well-being of the students and staff there! I hope this scholarship will give me the foundation and freedom to do so. Have a great day! “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

Hello, my name is Ava Osborne, I'm going to be a freshman at Agnes Scott College, and I've been following Christ for almost 4 years. I’ve grown up in a stable household all my life, but that does not exempt me from having experience with or a say on mental health. In the five or so years, mental health grew to be one of the most important topics to me, not only because I’ve experienced some things that can damage my mental health, but also because it’s one of the leading causes of suicide. Mental Health is the state of a person’s social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Someone’s mental health either improves or worsens most likely based on situations going on in their lives or how they feel about themselves. The COVID-19 Pandemic started the decline in mental health across all age groups, due to more negative engagement on social media (cyberbullying), situations at home getting harder due to many losing their jobs, etc. One main internal belief that I’ve developed due to my mental health experiences is that I’m not pretty or don’t meet the beauty standards of today’s society, which fuels the self-doubt I have not only in myself but sometimes in my success. In 2021, I used the app Discord consistently. Discord is a digital platform where you can connect with people all around the world. I soon started to idolize Discord and prioritized talking to people online rather than doing the important things that needed to be done on a day-to-day basis. I’ve never really had genuine friendships with people so I clung onto them. I would go to sleep late talking to people, then immediately open the app when I woke up, not even thanking God for waking me up that morning. Fast forward months later, some tension developed between two servers I was on. I started talking in the nicer anime-themed server because I felt like I fit in there more. The other server started assuming that I was helping the anime-themed server nuke it. Nuking means to take over the entire server by gaining admin permissions and causing widespread damage. As a result of this, someone sent a picture of me in the server and everyone started making fun of the way I looked to get back at me. I was so shocked by this because I was already insecure about the way I looked, but this event increased the insecurity even more. After this, I started feeling bad about the way I looked and possibly self-sabotaged potential relationships with other people because of my self-inflicted flaw. This incident has taught me that not everyone who talks to/tolerates you is your friend. When people don't ask your side of the story when conflict arises, that demonstrates that many people lack the patience or interest to know your side of the story due to their pre-existing bias against you. Society also tends to prefer a simpler understanding rather than exploring different sides of conflict. I’ve seen many stories about people’s mental health deteriorating extremely or even committing suicide due to the harsh actions of bullying online or in-person. Words have power over us, no matter how small or ineffective they may seem to the offensive party. A study in Britain found that at least 50% of suicides are caused by bullying. Because of this, I always do my best to be there for the family and friends I have in my life when they’re going through something and need someone to talk to, whether bullying is the cause or not. I’ve had difficulty forming genuine relationships with people due to self-isolation and fear of rejection. Being alone has always been easy for me because I feel inadequate in my looks and personality, so I simply avoid social situations. I’ve never desired to engage in relationships because of my mental health, and me putting myself out there to other people leaves me vulnerable to being hurt again. People are often rejected for being different. I have developed some surface-level friendships with a lot of people, and it’s a big step for me. One recurring issue I have is not reaching out to others too many times if they don’t reach out to me. It makes me think, “Oh so they don’t care about me or think about me as I do for them, I’ll isolate so I don’t get hurt.” Of course, I will reach out to people to check on them because that’s the kind of woman I want to be and the friend I’d want for myself too. I don’t want people to feel the way I did while not having any support. I’ve listened to my friends talk about issues they’ve had and they appreciate my words and comfort I try to provide. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) After I graduate from college/start my future career, my goal is to pursue fields that help me to love and serve people, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. Fields like these ensure that society’s well-being is top priority. Good mental health enhances the qualities of relationships and social connection, leading to stronger communities and more positive societal outcomes. More positive societal outcomes lead to increased human rights, enhanced economic productivity, holistic wellness, etc. I don’t want to be that employee or employer who just says,“I’m sorry there’s nothing else I can do for you” when there could be another way. I want to go the extra mile for all citizens because we owe each other a debt of love (Romans 13:8-9), and people will never forget when a good deed is done for them, which could lead to them doing good to someone else.

Hello, my name is Ava Osborne, I'm going to be a freshman at Agnes Scott College, and I've been following Christ for almost 4 years. I’ve grown up in a stable household all my life, but that does not exempt me from having experience with or a say on mental health. In the five or so years, mental health grew to be one of the most important topics to me, not only because I’ve experienced some things that can damage my mental health, but also because it’s one of the leading causes of suicide. Mental Health is the state of a person’s social, psychological, and emotional well-being. Someone’s mental health either improves or worsens, most likely based on situations going on in their lives or how they feel about themselves. The COVID-19 Pandemic was the start of the decline in mental health across all age groups, due to more negative engagement on social media (cyberbullying), situations at home getting harder due to job loss, etc. My experiences with Mentah Health have shaped my internal beliefs about myself more than my spiritual beliefs. One internal belief that I’ve developed is that I’m not pretty or don’t meet the beauty standards of today’s society, which fuels the self-doubt I have not only in myself but sometimes in my performance(s). In 2021, I used to use Discord consistently. Discord is a digital platform where you connect with people all around the world. I started to idolize Discord and prioritized talking to people online over doing the important things that needed to be done on a day-to-day basis, because I’ve never had genuine friendships with people, so I clung to them. I would go to sleep late talking to people, and immediately open the app when I woke up, not even thanking God for waking me up that morning. Discord started turning into an addiction. Fast forward months later, some tension developed between two servers I was on. I started talking in the nicer anime-themed server because I feel like I fit in there more. The other server started assuming that I was helping the anime-themed server “nuke it.” Nuke means to take over the whole server by getting admin permissions and messing everything up. As a result of this, someone sent a picture of me in the server, and everyone started making fun of the way I looked to get back at me. The same people who were always nice to me so easily turned their back on me because of a story they didn't ask my side of. I was shocked by this because I was already insecure of the way I looked, but this event increased the insecurity even more. After this, I started feeling bad about the way I looked and possibly self-sabotaged my relationships with other people because of my own self-inflicted flaw. No one else knows about this situation and it's hard to carry with me. Being made fun of by a server in front of 10+ people has taken a toll on me for a long time, but I have gained confidence in myself this year. This incident has shaped my self-belief that I’ll never be pretty enough for anyone or even myself at times. However, all hope wasn’t lost, because I began reading the Word of God and rooted my identity in it. God says that I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14), and I should be focusing on developing the fruits of the Spirit (having a holy character) in my walk with God. Galatians 5:22 states: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." I’ve realized that I don’t need the approval of others; rather, I should focus on my identity in Christ, and the time for relationships/friendships will come. I’ve seen many stories about people’s mental health deteriorating extremely or committing suicide due to the harsh actions of bullying online or in-person. Words have power, no matter how small or ineffective they may seem to the offensive party. A study in Britain found that at least 50% of suicides are caused by bullying. Because of this, I always do my best to be there for the family and friends I have in my life when they’re going through something and need someone to talk to, whether bullying is the cause or not. I’ve had difficulty forming genuine relationships with people due to self-isolation and fear of rejection. Being alone has always been easy for me because I feel inadequate in my appearance and personality, so I avoid social situations. I’ve never desired to engage in relationships because of my mental health, and putting myself out there to other people leaves me vulnerable to being hurt again. I have developed some surface-level with many people, and that's a big step for me. One recurring issue I have is not reaching out to others too many times if they don’t reach out to me. It makes me think “Oh so they don’t care about me or think about me as I do for them, I’m going to isolate so I don’t get hurt.” Of course, I will reach out to people to check on them because that’s the woman I want to be and the friend I’d want for myself too. I don’t ever want people to feel the way I did while not having any support. I’ve listened to my friends talk about issues they’ve had, and they appreciate the words and comfort I provide. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) After I graduate from college and start my future career, I want to pursue fields that help me love/serve those who are struggling, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. Fields like these ensure that society’s well-being is top priority. Good mental health enhances the qualities of relationships and social connection, leading to stronger communities and more positive societal outcomes. I don’t want to be that employee or employer who says,“I’m sorry there’s nothing else I can do for you” when there's more I can do. I want to go the extra mile for all citizens because we owe each other a debt of love (Romans 13:8-9), and people won't forget a good deed done for them, which can lead them to do good to someone else.

Hello, my name is Ava Osborne, I’m a freshman at Agnes Scott College and I’ve been following Jesus Christ since 2021. I want to build the pure influence of Christ-like love in this society. As you all probably know, the world today is a victim of those who are extremely greedy, violent, and ultimately lovers of themselves. As a result of this, there are extreme levels of poverty, crimes, broken homes, and then broken people who lose faith in humanity. I want to do God’s will in my life and love people beyond what is natural, because this is what Jesus calls us to do. I want to build this future by first loving those around me in such a way that their hearts can be changed. I can’t say I want change in the world without changing my world or the world of those who are closer to me. Ways I can do this are forgiving people who have hurt me, comforting those who are hurt, and giving back to people--whether it’s financially or with my time. Since I’m going to college, this can transition into even more effective endeavors, such as starting a Christian club with other followers of Jesus as a means of fellowship, going out of my way to help people in whatever work environment I’m in, and giving to charities. After I graduate from college and start my future career, I want to pursue fields that help me to love and serve people, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. Careers like these ensure that society’s well-being is top priority. I also don’t want to be that employee or employer who just says,“I’m sorry there’s nothing else I can do for you” when there could be another way. I want to go the extra mile for all citizens because we owe each other a debt of love (Romans 13:8-9), and people will never forget when a good deed is done for them which may lead to them doing good to someone else. Planting the seed of God’s love into people’s hearts not only has the potential to fill their hearts with peace but they could also want to share that love with others, like giving back to the world in a sense. And when enough people have changed by Christ’s immense and all-powerful love in their lives, I know communities and possibly the world can be changed because me, plus so many other people, have experienced it for ourselves. I hope that you guys consider me for this scholarship! I was scammed recently, and this would really help. Have a great day :)

Hello, my name is Ava Osborne, and I am an enrolled student at Agnes Scott College. I’ve been a Christian since 2021 and am planning to major in Sociology. I would like to have a role in ministry because Jesus Christ calls us to love and serve one another and I like helping people. Ministry is essential because having a refuge where so much is going on in the world is vital, whether it’s spiritual, physical, or emotional. Ministry helps us overcome challenges, build discipline, grow in love to serve others, help one another grow closer to God, and overall make a difference in the world. When we love and grow as a people, the environment around us has the potential to better too. Society has grown to be selfish and only wants to take care of themselves, most likely resulting in leaving more people struggling in this high-inflated economy. I believe if society treated one another the way that Jesus Christ intended for, the world, or atleast America would be more peaceful and in order. The place I would like to start making a positive impact through my studies is to make/join clubs centered around helping people, whether it’s academically, emotionally, or mentoring them in any subject they need. Just building community in college enhances the well-being of others and provides strong social networks that we all need. I wanna be able to build my leadership by starting a Christ-centered club at Agnes Scott to fellowship with believers so we can grow in our journeys. Everyone who has come to Christ has been changed in the heart in a transformative way–we learn to love, forgive, have humility, be bold, and take up our cross to honor Jesus in our lives. My desired outcome is to help people in the world experience the true love of God. I also believe that applying my business studies can help others with their financial planning. A financial plan helps us manage money more efficiently, especially in this economy. It helps build a budget, have a cash flow, invest, build a retirement plan for the future, and achieve financial goals quickly. The main reason I’m pursuing this type of education is so I can furthermore serve people the way Jesus wants me too, I believe the next step is consistently helping people in the bigger projects whilst trusting God. It’s hard for us to take risks when we are solely depending on ourselves, but I’m learning and will continue to learn to trust God so He can bless me and out of that I give to others. I don’t want to keep repeating phrases but I pray that you all will consider me for this scholarship!

My name is Ava Osborne. A time when I’ve prioritized my mental health is when I decided to delete an app named Discord. Discord is a digital platform that allows you to connect with people from all around the world. You can join/create a server with tons of people, get on calls with people while listening to music, or just message people individually. I used to be on Discord ALOT, I idolized it and prioritized talking to people online rather than doing the important things that needed to be done on a day-to-day basis. I would go to sleep super late, talking to people, then immediately open the app when I woke up, not even thanking God for waking me up that morning. Discord slowly became addictive, and the people on there changed how I would speak. I wouldn’t even consider cursing before I had the app, but since most of the groups I was in cursed, I slowly started to curse because it didn’t seem like a big deal but it’s sinning against God. I’ve pretty much been “innocent” all my life, but I would act less innocent on Discord. This experience is similar to 1 Corinthians 15:33, which warns, "Do not be deceived, 'Bad company corrupts good morals.'" Now these people didn’t completely change the person I was but I do believe that my innocence was shredded a bit more. Fast forward months later, some tension developed between the two servers I was in. I started talking in the nicer anime-themed server because I feel like I fit in there a little bit more. The other server must’ve started assuming that I was helping the anime-themed server “nuke it.” Nuke means to take over the whole server by getting admin permissions and mess everything up. As a result of this, someone sent a picture of me on the server and started to make fun of the way I looked to get back at me. I was so shocked by this because I was already insecure of the way I looked but this event enhanced it even more. I told them that I had no part in the potential nuking of the server, but they didn’t believe me, so I left. I also used to struggle with wanting the approval of others so bad that I would put them over my feelings. So I joined the server back because I liked the people there, despite what they did to me. Fast forward again, and more minor conflicts have happened, so I just decided to delete Discord. I realized that it made me extremely lazy and often insecure, even though I’ve had some good times on there. Some time passed, I got active again in my real life and strive to be more productive. When I woke up, I would get ready for the day instead of just being on my phone. I’ve learned that deleting an addictive digital app can help me regain my focus and allow more authentic engagement with my community who actually care about me. Everything that happened in 2020-2021 is a distant memory to me in 2025, I’m happier now and in a much better state. I strive to live like Christ (a life of purity), I’m confident in myself, and I’m better at doing what’s best for myself instead of other people. I believe Discord has taught me that it’s better to live life in the real world, be you, not to care what others think about you, and surround yourself with those who are wise so you may become wise too.

Hello my name is Ava Osborne. I'm a graduate from Dutchtown High School and will be enrolling at Agnes Scott College (all-women's college), one of the most prestigious colleges in Georgia. All my life, I've never really known what specific job I wanted to have but I'm certain I want to be in a field where I can help people. I will be majoring in Sociology and have a minor in Accounting. I want to pursue fields that help me to love and serve people, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. Careers like these ensure that society’s well-being is top priority. I've chosen this path because it serves people, and Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, calls us to serve one another because we display God's love to each other in that way. This path excites me because it will give me countless opportunities to pay a debt of love to every person who needs it and I don't want to let money or anything stress-related to restrict that. I believe the world would be a better place if we loved people the way Jesus does, instead of loving when it's easy. I want to make the kind of impact on people that will change their life and inspire them to be good to others too. I want to carry God's love into this world, we all desperately need it. I don't want to be that average worker who does the bare minimum in my field and only says, "There's nothing I can do." when there's more I can do to serve that person. I was in the United Christians Association, Mental Health Wellness Club, and the Senior Academic Mentors (SAMS). All three of them were created by women and over half of the club were women. he United Christians Association is a group of students who want to fellowship with other followers of Jesus Christ. We meet once a month to talk about Scripture, do fun friendship activities, and encourage one another. I’ve made a presentation talking about Scripture with my fellow club members and we’ve had meaningful discussions. I am very active with UCA and I am confident that it’s led to growth within the group. United Christians Association, Mental Health Wellness Club, and making videos talking about Scripture. The SAMS Club is a club of seniors that mentors 9th graders through their high school year and makes them feel welcome at Dutchtown High School. We talk to them in their classrooms and also outside of class, and encourage them to do extracurricular activities. The SAMS give their students a BAGS (Behavior, Attitude, Grades, Success) Sheet to focus on their strengths and weaknesses and to motivate them to achieve their goals so they can be successful in their high school career. The SAMS may also occasionally help the school set up events. We Senior Academic Mentors are to make sure to visit our freshmen classrooms and guide them in the best way we can. While at Agnes Scott, The place I would like to participate in women's empowerment is to make/join clubs centered around empowering them and embracing our interests and quirks, whether it’s academically, emotionally, or mentoring them in any subject they need. Just building community in college enhances the well-being of others and provides strong social networks that we all need. I wanna be able to build my leadership by starting a Christ-centered club at Agnes Scott to fellowship with believers so we can grow in our journeys.

Hi, my name is Ava Osborne, I’m a senior at Dutchtown High School but I’m officially graduating on May 22nd. I’ve been introverted most of my life but I’ve started putting myself out there and going to more social events. I strive to excel in my academics, I like photography, editing, and I’ve been a Christian woman since 2021, plus I’ve started making videos talking about Scripture since last July. I will be studying Sociology and Accounting while enrolling at Agnes Scott College. I want to show people the love of Christ and serve them, and not let money or something stress-related restrict that. A lot of people’s goals are solely to make money and get by, I don’t want to be like that. After I graduate from college and start my future career, I want to pursue fields that help me to love and serve people, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. Careers like these ensure that society’s well-being is the top priority. I also don’t want to be that employee or employer who just says, “I’m sorry there’s nothing else I can do for you” when there could be another way. I want to go the extra mile for all citizens because we owe each other a debt of love (Romans 13:8-9), and people will never forget when a good deed is done for them which may lead to them doing good to someone else. I believe using my studies in Accounting can help others with their financial plan. A financial plan allows us to manage money more efficiently, especially in this economy. It helps build a budget, have a cash flow, invest, build a retirement plan for the future, and achieve financial goals quickly. My minor in Accounting will help me grow in the knowledge of "Financial Tracking and Management, Regulatory Compliance, Informed Decision Making, Transparency and Accountability, etc. Knowing with numbers is sufficient in society and learning how to have money work for us gives us a chance at a life of abundance. I was in the SAMS (Senior Academic Mentors) club, the Wellness Club, and the United Christians Association. The SAMS Club is a club of seniors that mentors 9th graders through their high school year and makes them feel welcome at Dutchtown High School. We talk to them in their classrooms and also outside of class, and encourage them to do extracurricular activities. The SAMS gives their students a BAGS (Behavior, Attitude, Grades, Success) Sheet to focus on their strengths and weaknesses and motivate them to achieve their goals to succeed in their high school career. The Mental Health Wellness Club is a club of students who care about others' well-being. We host events that make sure the students, teachers, and administrators feel good about themselves and have a great time. For example, we hosted a karaoke event during all lunches where everyone sang their clean song of choice, and it was fun. Even those who did not participate had a great laugh or a smile. We usually put events together at least once every month to promote wellness for everyone at the school to improve their day. The United Christians Association is a group of students who want to fellowship with other followers of Jesus Christ. We meet once a month to talk about Scripture, do fun friendship activities, and encourage one another. I’ve made a presentation talking about Scripture with my fellow club members and we’ve had meaningful discussions. I am very active with UCA, and I am confident that it’s led to growth within the group.

Hi, my name is Ava Osborne, I’m a senior at Dutchtown High School but I’m officially graduating on May 22nd. I’ve been introverted most of my life but I’ve started putting myself out there and going to more social events. I strive to excel in my academics, I like photography, editing, and I’ve been a Christian woman since 2021, plus I’ve started making videos talking about Scripture since last July. I will be studying Sociology and Accounting while enrolling at Agnes Scott College. I want to show people the love of Christ and serve them and not letting money or something stress-related restrict that. A lot of people’s goals are solely to make money and get by, I don’t want to be like that. The place I would like to start making a positive impact through my studies is to join clubs centered around helping people, whether it’s academically, emotionally, or mentoring them in any subject they need. Just building community in college enhances the well-being of others and provides strong social networks that we all need. I wanna be able to build my leadership by starting a Christ-centered club at Agnes Scott to fellowship with believers so we can grow in our journeys. Everyone who has come to Christ has been changed in the heart in a transformative way–we learn to love, forgive, have humility, be bold, and take up our cross to honor Jesus in our lives. I believe using my studies in Accounting can help others with their financial plan. A financial plan helps us manage money more efficiently, especially in this economy. It helps build a budget, have a cash flow, invest, build a retirement plan for the future, and achieve financial goals quickly. After I graduate from college and start my future career, I want to pursue fields that help me to love and serve people, including social justice, education, counseling, charity careers, etc. Careers like these ensure that society’s well-being is a top priority. I also don’t want to be that employee or employer who just says, “I’m sorry there’s nothing else I can do for you” when there could be another way. I want to go the extra mile for all citizens because we owe each other a debt of love (Romans 13:8-9), and people will never forget when a good deed is done for them, which may lead to them doing good to someone else. I don’t have that much community service experience; I was a Long Jump Volunteer at MountainView High School for 4-5 hours. In the morning, some other volunteers and I put the nails in the measuring tape to keep it straight. Throughout the afternoon, we used measuring wheels to measure the distance of the Long Jump participants, and I used a shovel to smooth out the sand so the participants could get the most efficient score. The Mental Health Wellness Club I was in was kinda like community service but also not at the same time. The Wellness Club is a club of students who care about others' well-being. We host events once a month that make sure the students, teachers, and administrators feel good about themselves and have a great time. For example, we hosted a karaoke event during all lunches where everyone sang their clean song of choice, and it was fun. Even those who did not participate had a great laugh or a smile. Another example is when we gave people stickers and bracelets with encouraging messages. Afterwards, we would invite them to play mini games for a prize at a table in the cafeteria.