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Braydon Hoeksema
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Braydon Hoeksema
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Hello, my name is Braydon Hoeksema, I am currently a senior at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids Michigan. I am planning on attending Michigan State University in the fall of 2024, to study Environmental Science and sustainability.
Education
Forest Hills Northern High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Environmental Services
Dream career goals:
Environmental Science and Sustanibility
Team member
Top This2022 – 2022
Sports
Rowing
Varsity2023 – Present1 year
Awards
- Varsity Letter
Track & Field
Junior Varsity2020 – 20222 years
Cross-Country Running
Junior Varsity2018 – 20202 years
Research
Environmental science
Grand Rapids White Water Project — community member2022 – 2022
Arts
Bay View Music Festival
ActingShrek JR, Pippin, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.2014 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
St. Jude's Children hospital — community member2021 – Present
Environmental Stewardship Award
I live in Michigan, Commonly known for our inconsistent weather and fluctuating temperatures. However, just yesterday, Febuary 27, it was a high of nearly 70 degrees and sunny. My friends and I went longboarding and had fun as if it was spring already. Today, Febuary 28, it is snowing.
I've lived in Michigan for 18 years, not once have we had a change of temperature and weather so fast and to such a degree. Our current society is putting our planet in great danger of climate change. If a 50-degree change in temperature over a couple of hours doesn't indicate the risk our earth is in, then I don't know what does. We need to take global action, to reverse the harmful effects we are having on our beautiful planet.
Our lifestyles are not adequate to sustain a healthy environment for much longer. Until global action is taken and we can incorporate international cooperation into healing our world, the consequences are going to continue to pile up. We are seeing an increase in global warming at alarming rates. Many people share the belief that climate change and global warming are not individual problems. This is wrong in so many ways. Every single person who is willing to change their lifestyle and have a healthier and more sustainable way of living is one step closer to battling climate change. Even if it is recycling, walking more, carpooling, and reusing daily items, it makes a difference. Anyone can create a change for a better and more sustainable future. The earth is suffering, we need to join the fight against climate change to protect our future.